York Explorer

York Explorer

** Out and about in historic England **

Planning a trip to York? Then you’ve come to the right app!

Romans, Vikings, Normans and Medieval times all left their mark on York. Its dense maze of atmospheric streets and alleys, ancient walls and historic buildings are perfect for today’s visitors to enjoy on foot.
The sheer number of sights and attractions can be overwhelming though, and that’s where this York Explorer app can help: join a local author for accurate, unbiased and sponsorship-free information, with content designed to help plan your perfect trip and show you around once you’re there.

With over 700 photos and 150 entries, York Explorer provides:

✭ Concise backgrounders
• history (Vikings, Normans, …)
• architecture (Gothic, Georgian, …)
• festivals, activities (Viking Week, Rivers Festival, Walls Walk)
• local foods (Yorkshire pudding, cheese, …)
• free stuff (kids’ activities, tours, …)

✭ Facts about attractions, museums and buildings
• handy information, extra tips
• unique app-friendly tours
• quirky local knowledge

✭ Selected listings
• food shops - for picnics or souvenirs
• restaurants - cheap ’n cheerful to fine dining
• cafés - for snacks or afternoon tea

Before you arrive, the photos and background info will inspire you, while the app’s filters will help you zero in on what interests you most.
When you’re here, the app will guide you from place to place and provide unique, handy, on-the-spot guides to major sights such as the gothic Minster, or the medieval City Walls.
Back home, the photos will jog your memory and help you to share your memories with others.

✭ Technical features ✭

The FREE version:
✔ Easily SORT entries - by category, name, price, location (using your device's inbuilt GPS)
✔ Submit COMMENTS easily: give the author a piece of your mind for free!
✔ One-click WEBSITE LINKS
✔ Regular UPDATES

Upgrade to the PAID version for:

✔ AD-FREE content
✔ The ability to SAVE favourites

★ About the Author ★

Englishman Raymond Williams spent his working life in publishing and has now lived in the capital of White Rose Yorkshire, "God's own county", for some thirty years.

Having shown dozens of visiting friends around his fascinating home town and inspired by his son - an experienced travel writer - he decided to share some of his local knowledge with others keen to explore the fascinating old city of York.

✭ About Sutro Media ✭
This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!
If you have any problems, comments or suggestions for improvement, we’d love to hear from you - [email protected]

★ About Sutro Media ★

This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!

If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you - [email protected]