Sancton Travel Guide

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Footpath at Hessleskew Gare, east of Sancton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The footpath leading west from the Yorkshire Wolds Way to North Newbald.
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Footpath at Hessleskew Gare, east of Sancton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The footpath leading west from the Yorkshire Wolds Way to North Newbald.
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Farmland View, north of Sancton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Looking in a SWW direction from the Sancton to Market Weighton road towards the Vale of York from MR: SE89673997. In the distance can be seen the massive Drax coal-fired power station with Eggborough one beyond that.
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The Wolds Way north of Gare Gate, Sancton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
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The Quiet Road to Sancton at Houghton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The photograph shows one of two short stretches of road on a circular walk from Newbald via Houghton Moor and Sancton.
Photo by Roger Gilbertson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
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The price is NZ$161 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$161
26 Feb - 27 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,542 reviews)
Stayed over the weekend. Very clean everywhere. Staff very polite. Breakfast was very good will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is NZ$156 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$156
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
Nice modern hotel in a great location

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Moxy York
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street York England
The price is NZ$163 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$163
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Clean spotless room with everything we needed.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hilton York
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Humber Lofts Serviced Suites

Humber Lofts Serviced Suites

4 out of 5
94 Alfred Gelder Street Hull England
Stay at this aparthotel in Hull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St Mary the Virgin Church and Hull Guildhall are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
Lovely, clean apartment. Excellent and prompt communication via telephone. Spacious and modern. Only downside was parking, there are 11 spots for 20 units, not advertised on expedia. You didn't find out til after pre check-in which caused some headache. But when we got there, parking lot was empty ...

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Humber Lofts Serviced Suites
Student Only The Boulevard

Student Only The Boulevard

2.5 out of 5
6-18 Hull Rd York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shambles and York Christmas Market are located ...
Student Only The Boulevard
Ivy Cottage, is a stunning Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm

Ivy Cottage, is a stunning Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm

Kexby York
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shambles and York Christmas Market are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Very comfortable

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Ivy Cottage, is a stunning Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm
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Popular places to visit

Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

York Minster

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
Walmgate Bar in York

York Barbican

Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

York Barbican
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York

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
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour

York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.

NZ$23
per adult
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
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Cities near Sancton

York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

York

Minor road near Goodmanham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. This shows the minor road leaving Goodmanham, passing over Mill Beck, and heading southeast before its junction with another minor road.
Photo by Dr Patty McAlpin (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Market Weighton