Drax

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Drax Power Station, taken on a March day when the north wind was blowing sleet.Looking across the river Ouse from Barmby Tidal Barrage
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Carr Lane, Long Drax Looking west along Carr Lane from the site of the level crossing on the disused Hull & Barnsley Railway. Services on the Hull & Barnsley Railway line west of South Howden only lasted from the 1880s until 1st January 1932 and the regular service between Hull and South Howden ended on 30th July 1955, although some excursion traffic continued until about 1958. A short stretch of the line was reopened at Drax in the '70s to transport coal from nearby mines to the power station. Carr Lane is a common name in these parts, the carrs traditionally meaning rough pasture on reclaimed marshland which was only suitable for grazing when the water level was low. The lane here was widened in the early 1970s to accommodate the huge loads being transported from a jetty on the River Ouse during the building of the power station. Built between 1974 and 1986, Drax was the last coal-fired plant to be built in Britain and is also the largest, producing around 7% of the country's electricity.
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Hales Lane to Drax Hales
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Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is AED 292 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 292
AED 350 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
Check in very impersonal - check in via machine, 2 staff stood there don't even say hello or lift their heads or wish you an enjoyable stay. Room very dark, would not be able to work at desk due to this. Otherwise fine, comfy bed, good location.

Reviewed on 16 March 2026

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Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is AED 311 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
AED 311
AED 373 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,587 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 16 March 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is AED 347 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 347
AED 416 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,730 reviews)
Fabulous, absolutely loved it and can’t recommend it enough.

Reviewed on 15 March 2026

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Goodramgate Apartments

Goodramgate Apartments

4 out of 5
7 Lord Mayor's Walk York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
Really central. Excellent check in support, allowing us to leave bags. Things just abbit tired, dishwasher was broken and left with stagnant water which was quite smelly

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

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The Riverside York

5 out of 5
8 Peckitt St York England
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
The apartment was beautifully appointed and very close to all attractions.

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Sycamore Apartments

Sycamore Apartments

3 out of 5
2 Sycamore Place York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)
Very good location. Easy to find, parking was good and fo the price point the room was exactly what we needed for our city break

Reviewed on 10 March 2026

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Selby Abby

Selby Abbey

You can find out about the history of Selby with a stop at Selby Abbey. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its lively bars.

Selby Abbey

Selby Town Hall

Enjoy a show at Selby Town Hall, a storied theater in Selby. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Selby Town Hall

Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve during your travels to Skipwith.

Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve

The Oaks Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Ellerton at The Oaks Golf Club.

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Selby Superbowl

You can enjoy the entertainment at Selby Superbowl during your travels to Selby. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Selby Superbowl

Barlow Common

Explore the great outdoors at Barlow Common, a lovely green space in Selby. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the bars and restaurants.

Barlow Common