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Things to do in York, YouGoDo have 36 great activities and experiences in York, and 11 additional things to do within 25km of York. Our most popular activities in York include History, Culture & Attractions, Family, Kids, Short / Half Day Tours and Golf. According to YouGoDo users the top 10 activities in York are Self-Run Treasure Hunts, Ghost Hunts/Paranormal Events at The Golden Fleece, Golden Fleece, York Ghost Hunt, Self Drive Supercar Hire, Ghost Hunt at the Haunted House of York, The Dungeons, Let me show you how to use simple quality ingredients to produce delicious meals and desserts, Ghost Hunting around the UK with Fright Nights, City Sightseeing bus tours of some of the World's Great Cities and Virgin Balloon Flights.

Top 10 Things to Do in York

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Self-Run Treasure Hunts

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Imagine a Treasure Hunt which you can run yourself using your mobile phone. Wildgoose Treasure Hunts have the answer...Wildgoose Takeaway is a unique self-run Treasure Hunt that uses the latest text-messaging technology to manage everything for you - no more scoring of answers or arguing over who has won; the state-of-the-art mobile technology takes care of this so that you can concentrate on the most important thing - winning!

Ghost Hunts/Paranormal Events at The Golden Fleece

United Kingdom: York

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We have had some interesting nights at York's oldest pub and the ghostly residents within. So it's no wonder that a return each year has always been requested.

Situated in the very centre, the Golden Fleece is York's Most Haunted pub, thus one of the England's most haunted sites. Although it appears extremely small from the outside, this historic building offers 4 rooms and the Bar areas to ...

Golden Fleece, York Ghost Hunt

United Kingdom: York

Join Fright Nights (the orginal ghost hunting company est 1999) at one of the oldest coaching inns in York 'The Golden Fleece. Early records confirm its existence as far back as 1503. It stands directly opposite York's most historic and picturesque street, the Shambles. The rear yard is named after Lady Alice Peckett whose husband, John, owned the premises as well as being Lord Mayor of York around 1702.

Over the years the Golden Fleece has ...

Self Drive Supercar Hire

United Kingdom: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Yorks, York

Self drive supercar hire throughout the UK. Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley and other Supercars to drive on the open roads of the UK.

Ghost Hunt at the Haunted House of York

United Kingdom: York

Join Fright Nights Join Fright Nights (the original ghost hunting company est 1999) at the Haunted House of York for a special Ghost Hunt.

Situated on York's oldest street, "Haunted" @ 35 Stonegate is one of the most haunted buildings in York. During an episode "Ghost Towns" a terrifying possession took place in the seance room.

The house stands on a site that has been continuously occupied since AD 71. It is a timber-framed construction ...

The Dungeons

United Kingdom: Edinburgh, London, York

Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon. Live actors, shows, two rides and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique ninety minute experience.

Everything that you see is based on real historical events from Jack the Ripper, to the Great Fire of London, torture and the plague. Now with two scary rides the London Dungeon ...

Let me show you how to use simple quality ingredients to produce delicious meals and desserts

United Kingdom: York

Treat yourself to a relaxing day at Harmony House cookery school. No intimidating classroom here. Join me in my own kitchen. numbers on courses are limited to 8 so you can be sure of our individual attention and a relaxed fun atmosphere.
Full day and residential courses available plus cookery demonstrations.

Ghost Hunting around the UK with Fright Nights

United Kingdom: London, Nottingham, York

Fright Nights, the original ghost hunting company Est 1999.

Ghost hunts, psychic suppers, haunted weekends, ghost festivals and ‘inferno’ events. Fright Nights are internationally recognised for their unparalleled experience in offering paranormal events. So, whether you are a budding ghost hunter or just keen to experience the paranormal first hand, take the Fright Nights challenge and pick an event for the ‘must – do’ experience of the ...

City Sightseeing bus tours of some of the World's Great Cities

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24 Hour hop on hop off sightseeing tours by open top bus. With distinctive buses and friendly staff, the choice in selected cities between multi-lingual commentary or live guide, an exclusive Kids Commentary in some destinations, sightseeing has never been so much fun! Hop On and Hop Off as much as you like at any of the bus stops on the route and see all the best sights and attractions that the town or city has to offer. We look forward to ...

Virgin Balloon Flights

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Experience the dizzy heights of hot air balloon rides and hot air ballooning flights in the UK with Virgin Balloon Flights. Hot Air Ballooning is our passion - one we would love to share with you. Let us launch you into the majestic world of hot air balloon rides to experience the sheer joy of the oldest and most romantic form of aviation in the world. The incredible feeling of time suspended as the world drifts quietly below is one you will ...

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