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Travel page
(Page last revised 11 Apr 2010)
Traveling by road Traveling by rail Traveling by air Independent guide to getting to York Local bus service info. All that's best in QUALITY MODEL RAILWAYS AT THE NORTH'S FRIENDLY SHOW Easter wouldn't be Easter without the North's Finescale Model Railway Show
Our show is easy to get to by road from all over the North, and from the Midlands too with York (the City) and the Racecourse fully signed with both permanent and temporary AA show signing. So firstly, the sat-nav dilemma; if you do choose to use your sat-nav the venue's address is York Racecourse, Racecourse Road, YORK YO23 1EX. However we strongly recommend that all attendees follow the signposted routes to the venue. They may not be the shortest but they will help you avoid congestion in York City Centre.
Known ongoing major roadworks (Data below as for 2010 - 2011 update TBC nearer the event date)
Roads approaching York - Travellers are advised to check the latest roadwatch information. Drivers coming into York from the Harrogate or Boroughbridge areas, or planning to exit the A1(M) at Junc 47 to approach York on the A59, are in particular advised to check that the NYCC roadworks on the A59 at Nun Monkton did conclude on time. Last day of works programmed for Friday 2nd April so these works have potential to delay exhibitors arriving on the Friday set-up day but should be concluded for the public opening on Saturday 3rd.
Roads in York City - Although they are not on the recommended routes to the Show there are currenly known roadworks on the A19 at Fulford and in Gillygate on the York Inner Ringroad. Both are set to be completed by our Show opening date of Saturday 3rd April. (See York City Council's travel to York information page). Gillygate set to reopen for Good Friday 2nd April. However the Fulford work's last day appears to be scheduled as Good Friday so of note for any Exhibitors coming in for the Friday set up day
Traffic Management Advice services
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- Highways Agency live traffic feed service
- A free on-line travel information service with current traffic reports available for the Yorkshire & Humberside region is provided by Frixio
- The AA Roadwatch page link for national traffic news.
- Link to York City Council's travel to York information page
Suggested approach routes
The main routes from the South are M1 (or A1) - A1M (Jnc 45) - A64 - A1036*
From the west; M62 - M1 northbound - A1M (Jnc 45) - A64 - A1036*
From the East of York use the A64, A1079 or A19 respectively then the A64 York Eastern Bypass heading towards Leeds, the A1036*
From the North East - A19 - York Western By pass A1237 - A64 east - A1036*
From Scotland and Cumbria use A1M to Jnc 47 - A59 eastbound - A1237 southbound (York Western By pass) - A64 east - A1036*
All A1036 - Once on the A1036 head into York until you see the grassed, open area of the Knavesmire on your right. At the foot of the dip turn right onto Knavesmire Road and approach the Racecourse area.
Map of York environs showing location of racecourse relative to other main roads. Knavesmire Road is recommended and this is the centre of the three green roads shown and the one just above the racecourse as marked. It is the one that will be signed with the usual temporary event direction signs. The access leaving the A1036 adjacent to the 6 on the map and that from the York Inner Ring Road are not recommended although they can be used for access if you know the route. They will not be signed.
Map courtesy of York Racecourse. As expected York Racecourse have their own web site. including an interactive guide to the course and buildings. Unfortunately their new interactive map is less useful than the previous pdf for visitors to non-racing events.To view a Multimap road map of York centred close to our venue. Once loaded map scale can be changed to to get wider view of the area. Multimap road map
Parking / Park & Ride options (Data below as for 2010 - 2011 update TBC nearer the event date)
On street parking in the South Bank residential area of York is tight and you don't need to use it. Parking for over 800 cars is available free of charge. Disabled parking will continue to be available close to the main entrance to the Show. However there is usually a car boot sale on the Saturday and therefore parking varies according to the day you arrive/other events on the Racecourse site:-
SATURDAY - Visitors traveling to us by car on Satruday should note a major car boot sale is also usually held using one of the main racecouse car-parks. Unless signed otherwise "on the day" the Saturday car parking is expected to be on the Knavesmire with access from "the Triangle". Please do not attempt to park behind the stands on Saturday as there will be no spaces available. Please park where advised by the staff on duty.
SUNDAY & MONDAY - On the Sunday and Monday the larger Car Park should be available which is much closer to the Show. On these days please do drive along the road behind the stands to this park. Please park where advised by the staff on duty.
Park and ride options - If you are traveling to York with a party including non-model railway orientated members you have the option of using P&R into the City from the north and then the Show shuttle bus out to the Knavesmire. (Visitors from the north or north east - The service from Rawcliffe Bar drops off/picks up in Station Rise) Alternatively park in our free car parking facilities and the remaining members of the party can use the Show link into York. Visitors from outside the N/N East should note that the York outer bypass (Northern section) near the A19/A1237 roundabout at Rawcliffe Bar does get very busy at peak/holiday times. Link to York City Council Park & Ride page.
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Easter disruptions -
1) Are there any relevant Network Rail Engineering works this year? - This interactive page on the National Rail Enquiries website allows you to check for works/timetable changes on your intended route for any day over the Easter holiday period. (Link newly added for 2010)
2) RMT Dispute - Not until after Easter, commences early on Tuesday 6th April. (Note in the event this was postponed)
Exhibition bus link -For those arriving by rail, coach or service bus an exhibition bus link operates from York Railway Station. The pick-up at York Railway Station should be on the opposite side of the road to the station entrance by the old waiting shelter as it has been in previous years. Vehicles will be from Transdev, formerly Top Line Travel, so the paint livery may differ compared to that of your last visit. The bus link is not restricted to show visitors and may be used by other family members to go into York from the Knavesmire while you come in and enjoy the show. (Fare not included in Show price) The Bus Service will commence at 9.15 am and then every 15/30 minutes until 15 minutes after the Show closes. . (Section to be rechecked for the 2011 show)
Main line & long distance rail services
East Coast - York is located on the East Coast Main Line with regular electric services to London and Scotland plus some HST services also to other Scottish destinations. The current franchisee operator is East Coast. (National Express are not now the ECML franchisee).
Grand Central Rail (Kings Cross - York - then selected stations to Sunderland). Services commenced on 1 March 2008. See GCR website/timetable for service information. (NB Our link to their route map page now deleted as it is no longer available on their website)
Cross country expresses operate services to the Midlands, South Coast and Scotland passing through York. (Formerly Virgin X Country trains)
East Midlands Trains (Incorporating the former Midland Mainline franchise) - this company offers a very limited service between London (St Pancras) and York but the Saturday morning northbound service from, and associated evening return to St Pancras, may be of use to our visitors from intermediate stations. (NB Our link to their route map page now deleted as it is no longer available on their website)
Regional / local train services
(1) Northern Rail - Operate local trains to York from Leeds, Harrogate, Selby, Hull etc. Northern Rail's Network Map (Pdf) Users of the map are warned it is NOT an easy to navigate option, partly as it is diagramatic not geogrpahic in layout but also because lines not used by Northern are omitted, rather tnan shown in grey, so York is not obvious to find!!!. (links checked/updated 28 Mar 2010)
(2) First Transpennine Express - Operate trains to York from Lancashire (via Leeds), Manchester Airport and from the North East including Thirsk and Scarborough. First Transpennine's Trains to York overview page added 28 Mar 2010.. (NB Our link to their route map page now deleted as it is no longer available on their website)
Link to York City Council's travel information page
By Air - (Sub-section checked/updated 28 Mar 2010)
Leeds/Bradford and Manchester International airports are within fifty and ninety minutes respectively. International travelers should note that there is a rail link to York from Manchester Airport
Leeds/Bradford Airport - official web site - Leeds/Bradford
Manchester Airport - Home page with air travel and transport links pages Manchester Airport (Manchester Airport - Rail service link - information is available on Manchester Airport's main site)
Link to York City Council's travel information page
Independent sites covering how to get to York (Last update 11 April 2010)
Independent York Bus page - Bus services in York
Exhibition bus link -For those arriving by rail, coach or service bus an exhibition bus link operates from York Railway Station. The pick-up at York Railway Station should be on the opposite side of the road to the station entrance by the old waiting shelter as it has been in previous years. Vehicles will be from Transdev, formerly Top Line Travel, so the paint livery may differ compared to that of your last visit. The bus link is not restricted to show visitors and may be used by other family members to go into York from the Knavesmire while you come in and enjoy the show. (Fare not included in Show price) The Bus Service will commence at 9.15 am and then every 15/30 minutes until 15 minutes after the Show closes. . (Section to be rechecked for the 2011 show)Local bus services are provided by several bus companies, including First Bus. First Bus - web site
Independent York Bus page - Bus services in York
Link to York City Council's travel information page
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