Things to Do in Bootham, York

Minster-side hotels, Georgian streets, museums, and a quieter approach into the old core.

York Museum GardensBotanical Garden
Yorkshire MuseumHistory Museum
The Star Inn the CityModern European

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Top things to do in Bootham

York Museum Gardens
★ 4.7 · 9.2k
Botanical Garden★
Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins & a medieval abbey.
Every day
9 AM – 6 PM
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Yorkshire Museum
★ 4.5 · 2.4k
History Museum★
Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Snowhome
Home Goods
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Where to eat & drink in Bootham

The Star Inn the City
★ 4.4 · 2.7k
Modern European· £20–80
As locations go, this buzzy all-day brasserie is in a real gem – even in a city with as many pretty spots as York.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
9:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 8 PM
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Aly's Bakery York
★ 4.9 · 455
Bakery· £1–10
A traditional cheesecake spot in the city center, offering coffee, fresh baked goods, and desserts.
Mon
12 PM – 6 PM
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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North South
★ 4.7 · 425
Café & Bakery· £10–20
A cafe and bar in Bootham, York, serving food, cocktails, and wine.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 6 PM
Fri
8 AM – 10 PM
Sat
8 AM – 10 PM
Sun
8 AM – 6 PM
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Exhibition Hotel
★ 4.5 · 813
Pub
Modest rooms in an unfussy hotel with a cosy bar/restaurant featuring York's largest beer garden.
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Batanga Mexican
★ 4.7 · 518
Mexican· £10–20
Every day
12 PM – 10 PM
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