Westow Travel Guide

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East from Spy Hill Looking east from the footpath over Spy Hill towards the Wolds.
East from Spy Hill Looking east from the footpath over Spy Hill towards the Wolds.
View over Howsham Wood On the path that heads south from Spy Hill.
Westow. View west towards the main road through Westow.
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Howsham Wood. View south towards the wood along the road from Kirkham.
Photo by Stephen Horncastle (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is £68 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£68
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great view of York minster.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is £91 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£91
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,715 reviews)
Amazing suite. Gorgeous hotel. Customer service A*. Can’t wait to stay again!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is £71 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£71
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,568 reviews)
Spotless. Very friendly. Great location

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
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Goodramgate Apartments

Goodramgate Apartments

4 out of 5
7 Lord Mayor's Walk York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews)
Clean and central to shops and other attractions. Comfortable bed and lovely big bathroom.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Goodramgate Apartments
The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

2 out of 5
Willow House Caravan Park York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
Everything was wonderful and amazing ill definetly be coming back

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods
The Riverside York

The Riverside York

5 out of 5
8 Peckitt St York England
Stay at this luxury apartment in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions York Christmas Market and Shambles are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
The apartment was beautifully appointed and very close to all attractions.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Riverside York
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Popular places to visit

York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza

York Minster

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York
Walmgate Bar in York

York Barbican

Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

York Barbican

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

£17
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

£17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

£20
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York

York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.

£13
per adult
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour

York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.

£10
per adult
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
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Cities near Westow

York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza

York

On the way to Malton

Malton

Manor Lane over Thornthorpe Bridge A historical anomaly arises here; Thornthorpe as a place does not exist, yet here we have a bridge, a beck and a farm named after it. Is it a Deserted Medieval Village that is yet to be found?

Burythorpe

A path towards Gillylees Wood The path through the wheat is well defined.
Photo by Peter Church (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Welburn

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