Yorkshire Magic Tour: A Complete Guide to Medieval Fairytales

|A complete guide to medieval fairytales. May to September is the golden travel season in York! In spring and summer, the roses at Castle Howard are in full bloom, the Yorkshire Dales are lush and green, and the temperature is a comfortable 15-25℃. 📍 Must-see attractions 1️⃣ York Minster 👉🏻The largest Gothic cathedral in Europe! The stained glass is breathtaking. Climb to the top to overlook the red rooftops of the entire city. Tickets are £18 and include an audio guide. It is recommended to book evening prayer to listen to the organ performance (only open on Sunday afternoons). 📸Photo spots: Upward shot of the main entrance of the cathedral + panoramic view from the top 2️⃣ The Shambles 👉🏻Harry Potter fans, get excited! The prototype of Diagon Alley in "Harry Potter," with its slanting wooden houses and stone roads, is super magical. Check out "Butterbeer" 🍺 (The Potions Cauldron) and Thai fried chicken. 3️⃣ Castle Howard 👉🏻The same venue as Jay Chou's wedding! Baroque manor + 300 hectares of French gardens. In spring and summer, the roses bloom into a movie scene. It's perfect to wear a white dress for photos. 4️⃣ York City Walls 👉🏻Free! The 3.4-kilometer medieval city wall. Start from Bootham Bar and walk for 20 minutes to Monk Bar to overlook the spires of the cathedral + panoramic view of the old city. The romance value is maxed out at sunset 🌇. 5️⃣ National Railway Museum 👉🏻A paradise for train enthusiasts! There is a Queen's private train + the Hogwarts Express from Harry Potter. Experience being a driver in the interactive cockpit. 🚶 Classic 2-day tour route Day 1 Strolling through the Old City 09:00 Take a train from London to York (2 hours direct, choose a seat on the right to see the scenery) 11:30 Eat scones with Earl Grey tea at Betty's Tea Room 🍵 (queue up in advance!) 13:00 York Minster → Climb to the top for a God's-eye view 15:00 Buy magical souvenirs + eat popular fried chicken on The Shambles 17:00 Watch the sunset at Clifford's Tower 19:00 Eat at the Michelin one-star Roots York by the River Ouse Day 2 Manor + Wilderness 09:00 Take wedding-style photos at Castle Howard 12:00 Have a picnic in the manor (British baskets can be ordered on the official website) 14:00 Drive for 1 hour to the Yorkshire Dales! Hike the Malham Cove loop and encounter herds of dwarf horses 🐎 18:00 Before returning, go to York Designer Outlet to find Burberry bargains 🍴 Foodie Radar ✔Yorkshire pudding with roast beef 👉🏻The Whippet Inn ✔Best fish and chips in the UK 👉🏻Near Whitby Abbey ✔Magic-themed afternoon tea 👉🏻The Potions Cauldron 💡 Tips ▪York's attractions are concentrated, wear comfortable shoes ▪If you want to take empty shots, it is recommended to go out at 8 o'clock before the tourists arrive