Date spot in York
The Original Ghost Walk of York
Meet outside the King's Arms on the river at eight for the ghost walk that's been leading people round York's darkest corners since the 1970s.
The King's Arms, King's Staith, by Ouse Bridge
Address: The King's Arms, 3 King's Staith, York YO1 9SN- Event
- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Halloween
- Big night
Why it's a good date: Spooky enough for a good excuse to hold hands, with plenty of laughs too. Go in autumn or winter when it's properly dark, and warm up in the King's Arms afterwards.
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A cruise on the Ouse
King's Staith, by Ouse Bridge
Address: King's Staith, York YO1 9SN- Activity
- Mid-price
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
- Outdoors
Take a boat from King's Staith along the River Ouse, past the old warehouses and under the bridges, with a skipper pointing out the sights.
Why it's a good date: An hour of sitting back and letting the city drift past. The evening cruises are the romantic choice, so book one for a summer night.
Photo: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Squeeze into York's smallest pub, two tiny rooms on Fossgate that haven't changed since an Edwardian refit, with real ale and no music or TV.
Why it's a good date: There's nothing to do here but talk, which makes it perfect for a date. It's small and doesn't take groups, so it's best for just the two of you.
Photo: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Graze through small plates at a relaxed restaurant on Micklegate where modern British cooking picks up ideas from all over the world.
Why it's a good date: Small plates mean you both get to try everything, and the cooking is precise but playful. Book ahead, especially at weekends.
