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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The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is P6,716 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
P6,716
P8,059 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,707 reviews)
Good room and friendly staff. Annoying problem with flushing toilet was dealt with eventually.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
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The price is P4,876 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
P4,876
P5,851 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,514 reviews)
Very friendly staff, love the hotel

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is P4,631 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P4,631
P5,557 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great hotel. Stayed here on a solo travel trip. Relaxing bar in the lobby and close to the main shopping/bar areas in York. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Moxy York
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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, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
Great apartment, very central, clean and easy to check in after hours as long as you give them 24hrs notice as it's states when booking

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Goodramgate Apartments
Vas's York House

Vas's York House

2 out of 5
2 Queen Anne's Road York England
Stay at this vacation home in York. Enjoy daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions York Minster and York Christmas Market are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Clean room and bathroom, lovely and welcoming host

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Vas's York House
Churchill Apartments

Churchill Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Flat 3 Aspire Apartments York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions York Minster and York Christmas Market are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
Nice flat, great view and location, convenient parking. Only drawback is the communal door between the flat and lift wouldn't open, so we had to use 3 flights of stairs to go through the garage every time.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Churchill Apartments
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Popular places to visit

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 relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Selby Abbey

Selby Town Hall

Enjoy a show at Selby Town Hall, a storied theater in Selby. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Selby Town Hall

Selby Superbowl

You can enjoy the entertainment at Selby Superbowl during your travels to Selby. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Selby Superbowl

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.

The Oaks Golf Club

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

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

P1,371
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

P1,371
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Nth York Moor Small group day trip tour to Whitby inc steam Train

Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

P6,370
per adult
Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

P1,290
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

P1,613
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

P6,531
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
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Aerial Photo of Goole UK showing Marina. Goole is a port town and civil parish on the River Ouse in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Goole