York Minster in York, England.

York Minster: 2026 ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Visiting York Minster? Get the full visitor guide with current hours, ticket prices, parking options, and vital accessibility tips for the historic York cathedral. Important! Entry to the York Minster is included within the Visit York Pass. If you’re planning to visit several attractions in Yorkshire, this…
Whitby Abbey in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

7 of the best ruined abbeys you can visit in England

England’s ruined abbeys are evocative reminders of a lost medieval world. The Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII caused their destruction. These sites offer a tangible connection to England's spiritual and political history. Visitors can expect to explore magnificent Gothic architecture. They stand…
A stag in Wollaton Park, Nottingham.

9 reasons to visit Nottingham

The National Justice Museum, City of Caves, Robin Hood walking tours and England’s oldest pub are among the reasons to consider Nottingham for a city break. The National Justice Museum – tales of crime and punishment The National Justice Museum is inside an old courthouse…
The Pina Colada was invented in Puerto Rico.

Birthplaces of booze: Where famous cocktails were created

Thirsty travellers can make a pilgrimage to the places where much-loved cocktails were created, such as… The Singapore Sling – Raffles, Singapore Few cocktails have as strong a geographical connection with their birthplace as the Singapore Sling. In 1915, Ngiam Tong Boon was working at…

Ripon Cathedral: 2026 ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Ripon Cathedral in Ripon, North Yorkshire is an Anglican church noted for its seventh-century crypt and diverse range of English Gothic architectural styles. This 2026 guide provides key practical information for first-time visitors, including the latest opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, accessibility…