Timeline
17:12
Pick up a hot drink and a pastry at The Kitchen at Alcuin. It opens early enough that you can grab something to keep your hands warm while you walk.
17:27
Walk to Hull Road Park. The 25-acre space is open 24/7, so you can enter immediately. Find a spot near Osbaldwick Beck where the water voles make their home.
18:07
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow over the park and the beck before the light fades.
18:27
Stay for a few moments as the park goes quiet. The volunteer-maintained grounds are peaceful in the twilight.
Local tip
The park is maintained by volunteers, so please stick to the paths. The Beck is a habitat for endangered water voles, so keep your voice low to avoid disturbing them.
Check before you go
- Hull Road Park is open 24/7.
- The Kitchen at Alcuin is open Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30. Check if it is open on your specific day if you plan to go outside these hours.
Worth knowing
- The Kitchen at Alcuin is open at 17:12 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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