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Osbaldwick is a village located in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 4,000. Governed by City of York Council, it is situated within the YO10 postcode area. Visitors should note its proximity to York city center, providing easy access to the historical and cultural attractions of the area.
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The Derwent Arms, Restaurant & Caravan site
Located in the charming village of Osbaldwick, The Derwent Arms offers ample parking for visitors enjoying its renowned restaurant and caravan site. Known for its exceptional food and welcoming atmosphere, it's a perfect stop for travelers exploring York. The facility provides easy access for both dining and lodging guests, making it a convenient choice for a relaxing visit.
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The Fat Badger
The Fat Badger provides comfortable accommodation in york.
St. George's Guest House
Low-key B&B in a Victorian house offering traditional rooms, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & parking.
Things to Do in Osbaldwick
Rowntree Park
Escape to Rowntree Park, a leafy riverside oasis in York offering playgrounds, nature walks, and a peaceful atmosphere.
The Bloody Tour of York
The City of York walls are the most unique and complete in the country. They have also seen their fair share of blood with heads spiked on Micklegate bar, a medieval Jewish massacre and cannon fire from the Civil War in 1644.Join award winning Mad Alice on a gruesome walk on the walls as she highlig...
Heworth Holme
Heworth Holme in York offers a serene escape with its expansive grassy fields and wooded areas, perfect for dog walking and leisurely strolls. Located in Tang Hall, this park provides free parking, making it an accessible spot for visitors looking to enjoy nature without the hassle of parking fees.
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The Whisky Lounge
The Derwent Arms, Restaurant & Caravan site
Located in the charming village of Osbaldwick, The Derwent Arms offers ample parking for visitors enjoying its renowned restaurant and caravan site. Known for its exceptional food and welcoming atmosphere, it's a perfect stop for travelers exploring York. The facility provides easy access for both dining and lodging guests, making it a convenient choice for a relaxing visit.
Mr P’s Curious Tavern
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Geographic Facts
This village is geographically within the following regions:
- Population
- 4,086
- Postcode
- YO10
- Administrative area
- City of York
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Local Care Home Hosts Free Understanding Dementia Talk
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The York Hungry Minds campaign expands its free breakfast pilots to 10 more primary schools, providing vital support to families and boosting child wellbeing.
Local Care Home Launches Veterans Cafe VIP: What Veterans and Their Families Need to Know
A York care home invites veterans, ex-service personnel, and families to a new free monthly cafe. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and bacon rolls at Meadowbeck.
Local Care Home Launches Veterans Cafe VIP Initiative
Meadowbeck Care Home in York is launching a new, free monthly café for Armed Forces veterans. Join them for a friendly catch up with tea, coffee & a bacon roll.
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Walk: River Foss Trail, York
A lovely riverside walk with an abundance of wildlife. The walk follows the River Foss from Haxby to York City Centre. The Route what3words for start point: ///overjoyed.string.zinc Start / Finish Point: Folks Close bus stop, Towthorpe Road, Haxby, York YO32 3LY Distance: 4.5 Miles GPX Route Map haxbyriversidewalkgpxfileDownload Walk Description This scenic riverside walk starts from the Folks Close bus stop along Towthorpe Road, Haxby (bus 13). Look out for Landing Lane which is straight ahead on the right. Turn into this lane and look out for a public footpath sign on the left. This track leads to the River Foss. The footpath follows the river as it flows from Haxby to York city centre. The middle part of the walk can be completed on either side of the river until reaching the historic All Saints Church. Stay on the west bank of the river after passing this church. The walk is a great place to see wildlife Look out for ducks, moorhens and dragonflies. If you are lucky you may see a kingfisher. Shoals of fish can easily be seen swimming in the river on a sunny day. The River Foss is also home to water voles. They have disappeared from many parts of the country but can still be found here. At three points the footpath briefly leads to a roadside footpath, but then quickly returns to the riverside. To return to York city centre take the number 12 bus from the Eboracum Way bus stop along Heworth Green.
Walk: York Riverside
Enjoy this circular route from York to Bishopthorpe along the bank of the River Ouse. The Route what3words for start point: ///ballots.items.tinsel Start Point: Rowntree Park, Terry Ave, York YO23 1JQ Finish Point: Rowntree Park, York Distance: 3.75 Miles GPX Route Map yorkriversidewalkDownload Walk Description From Rowntree Park in York you pass the curved Millennium Bridge and continue walking south along the riverside pathway. There are two sets of stiles on this route. The path takes you underneath the A64 flyover and passes alongside Bishopthorpe Crematorium on your right. The footpath ends at a road – you can take a detour by turning left and walking past Bishopthorpe Palace and following the bend in the road to the Main Street, complete with three pubs! Otherwise, to follow this route turn right and walk along the pavement, crossing the flyover. When you are level with the entrance to Middlethorpe Hall Hotel on your right, turn left along the track towards York Racecourse. Turn right when you reach the racetrack, and follow the cycle route alongside the track which takes you towards the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory, where the cycle route turns right towards Bishopthorpe Road. At the road, turn left and walk along the pavement towards the city centre, and turn right on Butcher Terrace which leads you back to the Millennium Bridge.
Walk: York (The Judge's Lodging)
A classic tour around the historic centre of York - starting and finishing at The Judge’s Lodging. The Route what3words for start point: ///putty.fixed.rail Start / Finish Point: The Judge's Lodging, 9 Lendal, York YO1 8AQ Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map walkshire-york-for-the-judge-s-lodging-1Download Walk Description Starting at The Judge’s Lodging, turn right onto Lendal, and then right again on to the A1036 Museum Street. Cross over Blake Street at the traffic lights and continue towards the Minster straight ahead. At the corner, spend some time taking in the astonishing majesty of York Minster. Turn right, not onto the pedestrian Minster Yard, but onto the road High Petergate. Continue down onto Low Petergate to the cross roads with Goodramgate. Cross over and walk down King’s Square, but keep to the right. Turn right down Newgate, and then left down the famous Shambles. At the junction with the road Pavement, turn right and walk to the traffic lights. Cross over Piccadilly, turn right and then left to go down Coppergate. At the next junction, turn left down Castlegate, following it around to the right onto Tower Street. Follow Tower Street, with Clifford’s Tower on the left. Cut through the park on the left, and turn right to cross Skeldergate Bridge. Cross over the road called Skeldergate, and take the entrance to the city’s walls on the right hand side. Walk on the wall, past the railway station and eventually reaching Station Road. Turn left to cross Lendal Bridge and then right on Lendal to return to The Judge’s Lodging.
Walk: Middletons Hotel York
Take in a brief fix of the historic county city of York, with this short walk from Middletons Hotel. Book now The Route What3words for Start Point: ///giant.faces.ruled Distance: 1 Miles Start Point: Middletons Hotel, Cromwell Road, York YO1 6DS Finish Point: Middletons Hotel, Cromwell Road, York YO1 6DS Book now GPX Route Map walkshireyorkmiddletonshotelDownload Walk Description With the Middletons Hotel behind you, turn left and walk down Cromwell Road. At the junction with Skeldergate, cross over, and then turn right. At Bishopgate Street, turn left to walk over the River Ouse, via Skeldergate Bridge. Once across, turn left just after the tower on the bridge, to enter Tower Gardens. Keep to the left path, to walk alongside the river. When you reach the Kings Arms, turn right up King’s Street. At Nessgate, turn left and then follow the road around the corner to the left onto Low Ousegate. Cross the Ouse again, this time using Ouse Bridge, and then turn left at the traffic lights down Skeldergate. Turn right onto Fetter Lane, and walk down to the next junction. Turn left onto Bishophill Senior, and follow this down to return to the hotel on the left. The hotel itself is a series of listed building in the heart of York with car parking. Book now