The historic city is home to a number of attractions, from haunted pubs and ghost tours to pretty tearooms and gift shops
The spooky season is nearly upon us, and Halloween enthusiasts are gearing up for some frightful festivities. From seasonal shopping to spooky getaways, there’s no shortage of options for those seeking festive thrills.
Families looking for some spooky fun might consider a trip to York, North Yorkshire. The charming city has been dubbed the best place to get into the Halloween spirit, with attractions for all ages. From ghost tours to haunted pubs, or cosy tearooms and gift shops, there’s lots to see, and the stunning streets look like they belong in a fairytale.
Visit York says that the city is unlike any other. The tourism board said: “Perfectly placed half-way between London and Edinburgh and with the glorious Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Wolds right on the doorstep, York is unlike any other English city. There’s thirty world-class museums you can explore, the best racecourse in the country and a thriving cultural scene.”
TikTok user @josiewilkinz recommend visiting York for Halloween fun in a viral video. Josie told viewers: “If there’s one place to get in the Halloween spirit, it is York. Less than a two-hour train from King’s Cross, it is the perfect day trip. Grab a little mini pumpkin, make your own pumpkin bouquet.
“You feel like you’ve stepped into Diagon Alley from Harry Potter. All the wand shops, you can get butterbeer. If I was a child here, I would have imploded. When you go to the Shambles, you’ll find this little ghost shop (…) Beside it, this fudge pantry, you can go in and get some free samples. They’re delicious.
“Next to that is York’s longest-established chocolatier. This is where you can get a chocolate shot and a chocolate shot glass for only £3.
“I also recommend heading down for York Food Festival,” Josie added. “It’s got such a wide variety of vendors and loads of free samples. We were given a local tip that the best Yorkshire pudding is found at Chopping Block at Walmgate Ale House.
“They serve it as a bar snack, which I really like. The interiors are very rustic, lots of board games, it’s really cool, and they’ve also got a spooky haunted past, which ties in with that Halloween theme.
“Finished the day with York’s best flat white, found at Kiosk, and you’re in the Halloween spirit, all in a day’s work.” Her caption added: “If I could recommend one place for spooky season.”
The video proved very popular, and it gained over 11,000 likes, reports the Express. Someone commented: “Amazing place.” Another said: “Love a trip to York.” A visitor shared: “The best sausage roll I had was in York,” and a fan added: “I love York.”
If you’re planning a trip to York this month, the York Food and Drink Festival runs from September 19 to September 25. Popular attractions include the Shambles, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval shopping streets; the York Minster, the city’s cathedral; and the city’s ghost walks, ideal for anyone looking for a spooky tour.