Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate: The Quirky Gem of York

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate Sign, start on the A64(M) if you're coming from the east or the west. From the A64, take the A1036 towards York. Once in York, follow signs for the city centre. You can find parking in one of the many car parks in York, such as the 'St. George's Field' or 'Nunnery Lane' car parks, which charge approximately £1.50 to £2.50 per hour. After parking, walk towards the Shambles, a famous medieval street in York. The sign is located at 23 Shambles, YO1 7LZ, which is only a short walk from most city centre car parks.

• Public Transportation

  If you are traveling by train, take a train to York Station. Direct trains run frequently from major cities like Leeds or Manchester, with tickets typically costing between £10-£30 depending on the time of booking and travel. From York Station, it's about a 15-minute walk to the Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate Sign. Exit the station, head east on Station Road, turn right onto the A1036 (Leeman Road), and then left onto Skeldergate. Continue on Skeldergate, then turn right onto the Shambles where the sign is located at 23 Shambles, YO1 7LZ. Alternatively, you can take a local bus from the station to the city center, which costs around £2.50.