York is in the North East of England, about half way between London and Edinburgh.
Car
London to York by car is 3 ½ hours; Birmingham is 2 hours; Manchester is just over 1 hour and Edinburgh is 4 hours. For detailed directions, type in “York” at http://maps.google.co.uk/
Coach
National Express has regular services from many UK towns – often very reasonably priced. For coach times and tickets, check out www.nationalexpress.com
Train
There are direct trains to York from most major cities. Find out train times and ticket prices at www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com.
Plane
The closest airport is Leeds International and a direct train to York from there takes 1 hour.

York has 3 amazing shopping centres with every shop you can think of and a bustling market open 7 days a week...also a racecourse, two theatres, a famous Art gallery and a stunning Cathedral.
Check out the renowned McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, where there are 110 discounted designer stores selling surplus stock; you can pick up Dolce and Gabanna, Armani, Chanel, Paul Smith etc for as little as 25% of the recommended retail prices.
There’s a beer and cider festival in September for some serious drinking and chilled out partying. York Early Music Festival in July is a world class event with the most amazing summer party atmosphere, apparently unmissable. And there’s York Ghost Festival in October if you’re into the paranormal! Visit York Dungeon if you want to be spooked – not for the faint-hearted.
There are so many quality places to stop for a bite to eat – some very reasonable priced. We recommend a Hen party lunch or tea in a charming cafe-bar called Koko’s, next to the majestic cathedral. Their cocktails are to die for and they also serve gourmet Italian coffee, delicious cakes and snacks.

As well as exploring the city, enjoying good food and drink with lots of girly banter, we recommend combining an activity package into your Hen day or weekend. This way, you will get maximum fun and adventure out of your Hen Do in York and we take away the stress and hassle of you trying to organise this major event on your own! At Henparties.com we have hand-picked each package to make your Hen party in York seriously special and bring the girls together in style. Whether you are looking for hardcore adventure or lady-like sophistication, we have it covered!
Henparties.com has packages to suit every budget and desire. For example, a session of pole dancing, cheerleading or Burlesque dancing is an intimate girly package and will arm you with some seriously hot moves for your night of dancing later.

Men don’t care where they crash for the night, but ladies do and Henparties.com has gone to every effort to find the best quality accommodation in town for each price range.
We offer a selection of 2, 3 and 4 star hotels. 4 star is for ladies who want a bit of a treat, a hotel bar, a hairdryer, free soaps/shower hats and excellent service. 3 star is good, all-round, clean and comfortable accommodation. 2 star is basic and fine if you are on a tight budget, but don’t expect Buckingham Palace!
All rooms have en suite bathrooms and every hotel is centrally located with good security, so you can easily find your way back there to shower and change into your party clothes and, importantly, to sleep safely at the end of the night. A tasty breakfast is included in all packages – essential fuel for the morning after!
If you want to have a chat about a suitable hotel for your group, just pick up the phone and we will be happy to advise.

You are spoilt for choice as to where to eat and drink in York, with an abundance of vibrant, upmarket bistros, restaurants and bars offering one of the widest menu selections we have seen in any town. And, of course, the essential cocktails, wines and champagnes are on tap to warm up your cockles for a night of serious partying!
There are only a handful of night clubs in the city, although this is not necessarily a bad thing – there are plenty of gorgeous men to be found in this concentrated area!
If you are intending to go wild, go to Tru Club “York’s Biggest and Best Night Out”. This is a big club with 4 rooms and 5 bars and offers pretty much all types of music. We can even hire out a booth for you and pre-book your champagne!
Do you want to party in style, but be able to hear yourself speak? Then Toffs is the venue for you. Toffs Night Club has two rooms, each with its own music – one with a dance floor and one with a cool bar. Upstairs is the biggest VIP lounge in York, for members only.
If you want us to organise a perfect, tailor made evening for your Hen night in York – eating, drinking, music, entertainment, dancing, more drinking (!!) – just let us know what food you like, what music you like, what vibe you like and we’ll use our knowledge of York to arrange the ideal combination.
Your group can walk straight in to the most popular bars and clubs in town and not waste valuable party time queuing or ending up in a dive. We only pick bars and night clubs with top reviews, so you can trust Henparties.com to treat you to an unbeatable night of partying at the best possible venues in York.