The Shambles and the Snickelways
The Shambles, between King's Square and the Pavement
Address: The Shambles, York YO1 7LX- Other
- Outdoors
- Free
- Culture
Wander the Shambles, a medieval street of overhanging timber-framed shops, then lose yourselves in the snickelways, the narrow passages that cut between York's streets.
Why it's a good date: York at its most storybook, and free. It's packed by late morning, so go early or after the shops shut when it's quiet and lamplit, and grab something to eat at Shambles Market just behind.