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Your Home in York

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Charming bedrooms

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Boutique Hotel York

Welcome to The Judge's Lodging, York

Highly regarded as one of the best places to stay in York, The Judge’s Lodging is steeped in history. A grade I listed townhouse, this York City centre hotel brings together charming hospitality, classical boutique bedrooms and fresh locally sourced food. Whilst being perfectly located to enjoy everything York has to offer.

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Explore The Judge's Lodging

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Food & Drink

We pride ourselves in creating delicious dishes using the best locally sourced ingredients.

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Bedrooms

Classical bedrooms individual in character with all the touches you need to relax.

Local area

Local area

The city of York on your doorstep, tales to be told and experiences to be had.

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It's always good to book

Don’t leave it to chance, with a seasonally changing menu and some delicious specials on offer each day make sure you book a table whether popping in with friends or staying for the weekend.

Dietary Requirements:

With everything cooked fresh, our chefs will do all they can to make sure there’s plenty you can eat. But please give us the heads up when you’re booking so we can feed you properly.

Please note for bookings for more than 8 people please email relax@judgeslodgingyork.co.uk

Packages

Explore the beautiful county of Yorkshire and learn more about the history of York with one of our packages.

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Yorkshire Dales Tour

Enjoy a day exploring the Yorkshire Dales with Mountain Goat Tours

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North York Moors & Whitby Tour

Head into the North York Moors National Park where you will explore the beautiful landscapes and historical sites before heading to the coast, this tour is a day to make memories you will never forget.

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All Creatures Great and Small Tour

See the landscape that inspired James Herriot, creator of All Creatures Great and Small with Mountain Goat tours

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Jorvik Viking Experience

Travel back to the year AD 975 at JORVIK Viking Centre! A world-famous ‘must-see’ visitor attraction in the heart of York city centre.

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Discover York

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Stay in York

A city with tales to tell

A city with tales to be told. Surrounded by ancient walls and dating back to the Roman’s, York is a journey of discovery around every corner, from quaint narrow streets to grand architecture don’t forget to look up when nipping about the city.

Things to do

Cultural tours, classical delights, boat trips. Go and take it all in.

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York Minster

First built in the 7th Century, York Minster has stood as one of the city’s most fascinating attractions. The building features a 275-step staircase that leads to incredible panoramic views of the city and is home to the largest single expanse of medieval stained glass in the UK.

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York’s Chocolate Story

York has a vast history of chocolate making, with Terry’s Chocolate Orange taking its name from one of the city’s most notable residents, Sir Joseph Terry. Take a journey through the city’s story, with some of the tastiest chocolates ever made. Then, have a go at becoming a chocolatier yourself!

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The Shambles

The Shambles is a time capsule of the city’s Victorian roots. Shop the mix of high street brands and unique independent businesses, and for Harry Potter fans, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the inspiration for the book’s iconic Diagon Alley.

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The Hole In Wand

A must-visit for all Potterheads, The Hole In Wand is fantastic fun for the whole family. Encompassing nine magical mini-golf courses, you’ll embark on a wizarding adventure like no other, with bubbling cauldrons, magic portals, and plenty more along the way!

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Our history

Standing strong as an institution of York, the Judge’s Lodging is steeped in history. With a wealth of fascinating tales from its creation, to the residents that have lived here, to the numerous services the Grade I Listed building has served to the city over the years.

 

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Awards and Accreditations

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In the Press

There’s an atmospheric cellar bar, hidden terrace and simple pub food which can attract quite a crowd’ ‘The impressive three-storey building, with its twin-curving entrance staircases, has a Georgian core and Victorian additions.

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