Things To Do
The Stables Tearoom at Carlton
Carlton Towers has a lovely little tearoom next to their vineyard (where they make wine that's also available for purchase) that you can come and enjoy on either side of the wedding.
York
York is the closest city to the venue and also one of the most historic and beautiful places in all of England. Only a 30 minute drive from the venue (or 30 minute train ride from Selby), we suggest either visiting or staying there on either side of the wedding date. York dates back to the beginning of the first millennium AD but archaeological evidence of people in York dates back to 8000 BC. The city is worth seeing and has a ton of beautiful little restaurants, cafes, landmarks, bars, and shops to explore.
York Castle Museum
You can see hundreds of years of English history all in one place at York Castle Museum, from the world renowned Victorian street Kirkgate, to meeting infamous prisoners in their cells, all the way to the swinging sixties.
House Of Trembling Madness // Lendal (No table bookings)
A quirky medieval bar with stuffed animal heads lining the wall that serves hard-to-find Belgian beers and a jolly good time.
Betty's Café Tea Rooms
No visit to York is complete without a trip to the famous Café Tea Rooms at Betty's, open since 1936. Perfect for a full English breakfast or afternoon tea, and some of the most delicious little cakes and macarons.
Ye Olde Starre Inne
The oldest still-functioning pub in York (since 1644). Perfect for a Sunday roast and some hair of the dog.
York Theatre Royal
Built in 1744, York Theater Royal is home to plays and live performances of all sorts whether it's pantomime, comedy, plays, dances, or solo acts. Check back closer to the date to see what's on their schedule.
York Art Gallery
Built in 1879, York Art Gallery’s extensive collection of paintings spans more than 600 years and works that range from 14th century Italian panels and 17th century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney.
Shambles
One of York's most famous landmarks that looks something out of a Harry Potter film, filled with medieval shopfronts, pubs, and restaurants.
The Habit Cafe Bar
A former stonemason’s and later a priest’s house, The Habit is a historic bar with a view of York Minster and has regular live music.
Boat Experiences in York
A 30 minute drive from the venue you can take an evening cruise, a sight-seeing boat tour, an afternoon tea boat ride, or even book a boat to drive yourself down the River Ouse in York.
North York Moors National Park
An hour's drive from the venue is North York Moors National Park, one of the largest (and most breathtaking) expanses of heather moorland in the UK. Located along the coast, the park has gorgeous valley and ocean views, waterfalls, historic landmarks, 16 castles, wild flowers, a Hogwarts-worthy steam train, and tons of wildlife.
Leeds
Leeds is the largest city in Yorkshire and a 40 minute drive from the venue (or 20 minute train ride from Selby). Leeds is home to a multitude of museums, parks, abbeys, landmarks, and cultural centers, hosts 14 major historic sites, and the Royal Armouries which houses the national collection of arms and artillery. Call Lane, by the River Aire, is also famed for its bars and live music venues under converted railway arches.
Leeds Kirkgate Market
Kirkgate Market is the largest covered market in Europe with 245 stalls and businesses and a number of weekly events. You can find everything from sausages to dance classes.
Elland Road
Elland Road football stadium is home to Kaya's father's football team, Leeds United, who will be mid-season during the wedding. Exact schedule for match fixtures dependent on the football season.
Leeds Otley Run
One of the most famed pub crawls in the UK, the Otley Run is a rite of passage for many Leeds University students in the summer but has transformed into a challenge for anyone looking for a boozy afternoon. The recommendation is to start between 12-3pm and try to make it to the Dry Dock by 11pm. There are 17 bars to try and hit to complete the run. Costumes are also highly encouraged.
Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is an hour and 20 minutes from the venue and is a national park of lush valleys, wildlife, waterfalls, and classic British countryside. Home to some of the darkest skies in the country, it’s possible to see the Milky Way, planets, meteors and even the Northern Lights when walking at night. It also houses several castles, arts and crafts workshops, food and drink, rock climbing, farms, caverns, reservoirs, and historic towns.
Park Lodge Shooting School
For those looking for something more in line with Guy Ritchie's "The Gentleman", you can try your hand at clay pigeon shooting at Park Lodge Shooting School, a 10 minute drive from the venue.
Hazlewood Castle Activity Centre
Hazlewood Castle is a 30 minute drive from the venue and offers all sorts of adventure activities including quad biking, air rifle shooting, archery, axe throwing, bushcraft, crossbows, escape rooms, and minigames.
sketch
Sketch is one of the cooler dining/bar experiences in London and definitely worth checking out if you haven't been before. They do take walk-ins but it's recommended to make a reservation.
The Tamil Prince
Located near Islington, The Tamil Prince has some of the best Indian food in the UK outside of Brick Lane.
The Little Scarlet Door
One of the coolest little clubs in London, TLSD is designed to look like a house inside so it feels much like a house party in the middle of Soho.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, Kew Gardens is filled with over 40,000 living plants and is about an hour's train ride from central London.
Covent Garden
One of our favorite places in London, Covent Garden is filled with shops, restaurants, bars, and street performers and is all within walking distance to Soho, Oxford Street, Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Trafalgar Square for a jam-packed, tourist-filled, but well-worth-it day.
Tate Modern
For a little culture along the River Thames, the wonderful museum/art gallery the Tate Modern has free entry and a lovely little cafe on the top floor where you can see the river, Millennium Bridge, and St. Paul's.
Nando's Baker Street
This one is self explanatory—cheap but delicious chicken. They're also everywhere so just type in Nando's and there's one probably 15 minutes from where you are currently.
The Savoy
One of, if not the most traditional afternoon tea spots in London and a personal favourite.