Things to do in Henderskelfe

No. 7 of Best Things to Do in York

York's Chocolate Story

Whether you're a sweet tooth enthusiast or a visitor captivated by the sweet stories behind chocolate, you won't be able to resist stopping by York's Chocolate Story when in York. The delightful aroma in the air will surely capture your heart—why not follow your senses and step inside for a cup of hot chocolate to warm your stomach? Of course, the various handmade chocolate cakes at York's Chocolate Story won't disappoint your taste buds either. After indulging, whether it's "York Chocolate" or other chocolate treats, they're all worth taking home across the seas to share with family and friends.

National Trust - Nunnington Hall

Yorkshire Lavender

16 years ago, Yorkshire Lavender Farm took the lead in planting a lavender field, and now it has become a famous lavender farm in northern England. There are nearly 100 different kinds of lavender in the farm, especially the French feather-leaf lavender, which is planted separately with a layer of purple, a layer of pink and a layer of white. It is divided into lavender mazes, wildflower areas, deer parks, and the vast Vale of York valley area. Before the end of the tour of the lavender farm, it is necessary to go to EJ's tea room to taste the unique lavender tea and English lavender muffins. You can also buy lavender products such as lavender essential oils and skin care lotions. There is also sweet and delicious lavender cane sugar here. Put one in your mouth to retain the fragrance of lavender.

No. 8 of Best Things to Do in York

York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum is located in the southeast of York Castle, converted from a former prison. Although it is called the Castle Museum, the exhibition content is very extensive. Each themed exhibition area provides different historical life records and collection displays. The museum houses daily objects from the past 400 years, including old TV sets, radios, washing machines and vacuum cleaners. It also introduces the life of the Yorkers from 1580 to 1980, including Victorian and Edwardian style street scenes and houses. Visitors can also visit the prison where the well-known thief Dick Tambing was held, or enter an Edwardian-era popular pub. Life-size old streets with bakeries, banks, bars, and tailors create a sense of time staggering.

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The British Museum

The British Museum's collection spans artifacts from civilizations across the world, with a total of approx. 8 million items, covering regions including ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. The museum has approx. 60 permanent galleries, and the items on display represent only a very small fraction of the total collection, with its ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, and Asian collections being particularly renowned. The south facade of the main building features an Ionic colonnade, and the main entrance is topped by a sculpted pediment. Entering through the main entrance leads into the Great Court, a public space designed by Norman Foster with a white color scheme, where the massive semi-transparent glass roof ensures ample natural light even on London's overcast days. The Great Court was originally part of the British Library; after the library relocated, it was converted into a covered plaza, and the court displays authentic sculptures including a stone statue from Easter Island. The Rosetta Stone bears a decree of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh inscribed in three scripts, serving as the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian civilization and ranking among the museum's most notable exhibits. The Elgin Marbles are sculptural fragments from the Parthenon, dating back over two thousand years, and are now displayed in Room 18. The Portland Vase is renowned for its dark blue glass and white cameo relief decoration, displayed in Room 70. The Tang dynasty copy of Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies survives with nine scenes and holds significant artistic and historical value, though it is not on permanent display. The Chinese collection is concentrated in Rooms 33, 33b, and 95, arranged chronologically by dynasty with artifacts ranging from Shang and Zhou bronzes to Ming and Qing porcelain, among which the Song dynasty Cizhou ware "circus pillow" and the Yuan dynasty blue-and-white dish with fish and aquatic plant design are particularly worth a closer look. The ancient Egyptian galleries are famous for their mummy exhibits and are among the most visited areas in the museum.

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London Eye

Take a ride on the incredible 135-metre London Eye and enjoy a panoramic view of London's stunning skyline, packed with iconic landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and more. Ride during the day, at night, at sunset, or at dusk—which will you choose? The London Eye has a total of 32 air-conditioned, fully enclosed cabins, each of which can accommodate approximately 25 people. It takes about half an hour to complete a full rotation. The cabins are equipped with explanations of various sights in London, which play when they rotate to the corresponding angle. In addition, touch-sensitive information panels are also available.