York Water Walk
Take the plunge on the York Water Walk as we dive into York's amazing aquatic history. We'll explore how water - from rivers and lakes to distant seas and ancient ice sheets - has shaped the city over thousands of years. We'll find out how to bridge a river with a river, meet the teetotaller who learnt that beer could be better than water, and even do a bit of unicorn-hunting. On the York Water Walk, you'll be sure to make a splash!
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Mary's Abbey, Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England
In the ruins of St Mary's Abbey, we'll learn why Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries didn't work quite so well in York.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Marygate, York YO30, UK
We'll leave Museum Gardens and walk down Marygate to the River Ouse. At Marygate Landing we'll learn of the river's importance to mediaeval trade, and how fisher-monks caused trouble to the city. We'll also ask how an Ice Age deer ended up at the bottom of a swimming pool...!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lendal Bridge, Station Road, York England
In the shadow of Lendal Tower we'll admire Lendal Bridge, and learn about ferrymen, river-chains, and the water engineer who got immortalized in a Kaiser Chiefs song.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: North Street Gardens, North St, York YO1 6JD, UK
After crossing Lendal Bridge, we'll descend into North Street Gardens to see where (and why) the Romans crossed the River Ouse. We'll also learn why beer was better than water, play the ever-popular guessing game of "Ouse Who-" and listen out for the sound of the Viking recorder.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ouse Bridge, Bridge Street, York YO1 9QU England
How can you cross a river with a river- And what's the best bar in York- On the York Water Walk you'll learn the answers to both these questions!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: King's Staith, York YO1, UK
After crossing the Ouse Bridge, we'll meander along the waterfront at King's Staith, discussing floods, docks, and why the Kings of England probably didn't take their boat to King's Staith.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Skeldergate Bridge, Bishopgate Street, York England
Traffic on the River Ouse is relatively quiet these days, but at Skeldergate Bridge we can imagine York in its heyday as a tidal port, and discuss why this area was so important to William the Conqueror.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tower Gardens, Tower Street, York England
You can't offer a York Water Walk without talking about floods, and Tower Gardens is the perfect place to do it, especially with the motte and bailey of Clifford's Tower to admire too.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fishergate Postern Tower, Piccadilly adj Lead Mill Lane, York YO1 9AF England
Leaving the River Ouse behind, we'll turn our attention to York's second river, the Foss. Crossing Castle Mills Bridge we'll stop at Fishergate Postern and learn about waterfalls and ditches, King's fishponds, and why not to stand beneath a garderobe.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Deny's Church, Walmgate, York England
From Fishergate Postern we'll move round to St Denys Church to hear about fishmongers, hydrophobia, and subsidence, before moving on to our final stop by the Merchant Adventurers' Hall on Piccadilly.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
02:00 PM
Duración: 90 To 120 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Museum Gardens, Museum St, York YO1 7FR, UK
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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