Museum Gardens and St Mary's Abbey
Museum Street, by Lendal Bridge
Address: Museum Street, York YO1 7FR- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
Stroll the botanical gardens by the river and the ruined arches of St Mary's Abbey, with the Yorkshire Museum's columns behind.
Why it's a good date: A calm, green spot right in the centre, ideal for a picnic or a slow walk between other plans. The abbey ruins are especially lovely in late-afternoon light.
Photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
