Fountain Lake Lodge

The lodge, being set in a relaxed rural setting, is in a perfect location for short breaks as it's so close to York City Centre. Nearby there are many beautiful villages and Gastro pubs that you will be spoilt for choice! There are lovely walks and cycle routes also. In fact, so many places to visit during your holiday or short break in Yorkshire.

Below are some of the attractions to be found in York as well as outside of the City Centre. And we have also listed a couple of pubs perfectly placed for country walks and hikes around the countryside with the occasional pub lunch for energy!

York City Centre Attractions

York Minster

Possibly one of the greatest cathedrals in the world,

well worth a visit during your visit toYork

Jorvik Viking Centre

During your Short Break in York, why not be a Viking for the day?!

National Railway Museum

The museum always has a full activity programme for the kids - they'll love it!!

York Art Gallery – Exhibition Square, York Centre

The Art Gallery changes their exhibitions every month, and is permanent home

to paintings by Hockney & LS Lowry, to name but a few.

York River Cruise

Why not take a relaxing and fascinating boat trip down the River Ouse during your holiday

or Short Break in York or you could hire a Red Boat and navigate yourself down the River.....

Cliffords Tower

Once the central stronghold of York Castle, the tower is all that remains,

the views from the top show clearly why it was of such strategic importance

Ghost Walks

The Ghost Hunt of York, Meet each night at 7.30pm at the Shambles.

Hear the blood chilling history of York, a spine tingling experience which will haunt you forever!!!

York Maze

Elvington Lane, York.

The Maze is carved out of 1.5 million maize plants and is thought to be the largest maze in the world!

One of the best places to visit during your holiday or short break in York. At the maze, there are also fun

and games for all ages - an adventure playground, 9 hole crazy golf course, a chance to meet all

the animals that eat the maize and watch pig racing! You could play "Water Wars" or take a tractor

and trailer ride round the maze. (Summer activity only)

Nearby Places to Visit - Outside York City Centre

Castle Howard

You will also be close to numerous Stately Homes such as Castle Howard

Beningbrough Hall

An imposing Georgian mansion, built in 1716 which contains

one of the most impressive Baroque interiors in England

Sutton Park

A lovely early Georgian stately home - The beautiful gardens are renowned

and have won many awards including the Silver Gilt Award & Yorkshire in Bloom

Minister Falconry Centre

Sutton Park grounds also houses the Minster Falconry Centre, a fantastic Bird of Prey Centre

with lots of daily attractions and opportunities to meet and handle the birds.

It also organises Hawk Walks and Owl Experiences which are very popular with the kids.

Yorkshire Moors

The Lodge is also close to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, which is beautiful protected landscape with stunning wild heather moorlands and quaint villages along with its famous steam railway line.

It is also perfectly placed for the Yorkshire Dales where you will find the most outstanding scenery.

Places to Eat

Rose and Crown

The Rose & Crown, Sutton on the Forest, located a bike ride away, is listed in the

top 100 places to eat by 'Eat Out' Magazine. Its our favourite place too!

Bluebell Ox

Lovely meals, great beer garden too. Very busy, so book in advance!

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