UK Trip Day 7 (Part 1): Exploring York for Free! 🇬🇧✨

York's old town is compact – best explored on foot! While The Shambles gets all the hype online, the real magic lies in its medieval architecture and timeless charm. 🏨 Where to Stay Premier Inn (Blossom Street North): Steps from the old town = zero transport costs! (The south branch is equally convenient.) 🚶♀️ Free Walking Route York Station → City Walls → Museum Gardens → York Minster → The Shambles → Clifford’s Tower (full loop around the old town!) 🚂 York Railway Museum Free entry (book on Google). Vintage steam trains + rail history – skip if trains aren’t your thing. 🏰 City Walls Highlights Best stretch: Near the station – panoramic views of rooftops + sunrise/sunset magic! 🌅 Connects to Museum Gardens (next stop!). 🌿 Museum Gardens Abbey ruins, lawns, and tiny markets. Perfect for picnics! ⛪ York Minster (Exterior Tour) Northern Europe’s largest Gothic cathedral – free to admire outside! Pro tips: Circle it: Each angle tells a different story. Find the hidden "YORK" sign + Paddington Bear bench in the garden! 🧸 Why pay when York’s beauty is literally all around you? #UKTravel #YorkOnABudget #FreeTravel #MedievalMagic #Wanderlust