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 RM343 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
RM343
RM412 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,711 reviews)
Stunning building with imposing staircases and plenty of space, never feeling crowded. Staff were professional and friendly. Rooms were well appointed and bathrooms stylish and spacious.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Milner York
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is RM309 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM309
RM370 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great welcome by Jennifer (think she was called Jennifer) spotless room very friendly staff breakfast plentiful fantastic location will be back

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Moxy York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is RM305 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
RM305
RM366 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,497 reviews)
Very comfortable room and the hotel is in a perfect location to explore York. The fridge in the room was a perfect addition as it meant we could bring some drinks and snacks into the room and keep these chilled. The breakfast was lovely with lots of options for everyone. Also liked being able to ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
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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 Wi-Fi, 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 13 Jan 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 holiday 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 22 Nov 2025

Vas's York House
City Apartments Monkbar Mews

City Apartments Monkbar Mews

4 out of 5
3 Monkbar Mews York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and Netflix. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Great area, close to everything, auper clean apartment

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

City Apartments Monkbar Mews
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Popular places to visit

Selby Abby

Selby Abbey

You can find out about the history of Selby with a visit to Selby Abbey. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Selby Abbey

Selby Town Hall

Get tickets for a show at Selby Town Hall, a popular theatre 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 savour the bars and restaurants.

Barlow Common

Things to do

Nth York Moor Small group day trip tour to Whitby inc steam Train

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

RM432
per adult
Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

RM93
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

RM93
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The beautiful city of York has the best preserved medieval streets in the country.

Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM49
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

RM93
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York

Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York

RM68
per adult
Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York
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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

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