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Discover 3 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in York, England

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Cat Statues of York

Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

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Indoor and outdoor exhibits abound, including live demonstrations of historic locomotives in action

British National Railway Museum

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

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Secret maps of the UK in the Control Room.

York Cold War Bunker

This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60's glory.

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Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate.

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

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Allerton Castle

Gothic Revival Castle used as a shooting location for The Secret Garden and other films.

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Mother Shipton's Cave and the Petrifying Well

Once thought to be the mysterious work of a witchy prophetess, a well with unusual properties turns objects into "stone".

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15 MILEs FROM York

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Eden Camp

WWII artifacts, including the building itself.

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18 MILEs FROM York

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