Our base for exploring Yorkshire was a quaint coach house in the "Bishy" (Bishopthorpe) Road area of York, about 15 minutes walk from the historic town centre. The house was charming and roomy with all we needed for the week.
We spent several days touring the walled city and learning about its history from Clifford's Tower, the Army Museum and a "free" walking tour given by an amateur historian who collected tips at the end.
The picturesque coastal town of Whitby was the destination for a pleasant day trip, this time by bus which provided great views of the Yorkshire countryside and shoreline. After exploring the harbour, we climbed the 199 steps to see the gothic Whitby Abbey and the nearby and lovingly maintained Church of St. Mary.
Before returning to York, we thoroughly enjoyed a classic cream tea in a traditional tea room called Botham's.
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