Drax Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is NZ$153 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$153
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great view of York minster.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is NZ$206 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$206
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,718 reviews)
Lovely hotel and rooms felt very grand

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is NZ$161 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$161
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,555 reviews)
Room was lovely and clean, bed could have been comfier. Building works outside the room at 7am wasnt a good touch when i was away for a night to chill. Breakfast was nice with a lovely view

Reviewed on 27 Feb 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! (289 reviews)
Clean and central to shops and other attractions. Comfortable bed and lovely big bathroom.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Goodramgate Apartments
The Riverside York

The Riverside York

5 out of 5
8 Peckitt St York England
Stay at this luxury apartment in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions York Christmas Market and Shambles are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
The apartment was beautifully appointed and very close to all attractions.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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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
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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 family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

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

Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$39
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

NZ$39
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

NZ$46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

NZ$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience

York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience

NZ$142
per adult
York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works

Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works

NZ$46
per adult
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works
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Cities near Drax

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