Timeline
14:42
Start with a latte and a pastry at Spring Espresso. It is open from 08:00, so this is a safe early stop to fuel up before the walk.
15:02
Walk 17 minutes NNW to York Minster. Arrive with 20 minutes to spare to find a quiet spot outside or in the nave to watch the golden light hit the stonework.
16:12
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW at 16:12, casting long shadows across the Minster's facade.
16:57
Head to The Kings Arms, a 12-minute walk away. The pub is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 22:30 on Sundays, making it the perfect spot to settle in for the evening with a drink.
Local tip
The Kings Arms has a flood level gauge on the wall recording its history with the river. Check the opening hours for your specific day of the week.
Check before you go
- Spring Espresso is open 08:00-17:00 daily.
- The Kings Arms is open Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00 and Su 12:00-22:30.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to York (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).