Not often I get into York city centre but nipped in the other day. The shops and streets were very quiet and I managed to get my shopping done in ease. Couldn't believe how quick 2 hours went by. Maybe it would have been a good idea to use the park and ride which is easy to find coming from Ampleforth.Certainly worth using the bus if you are going to spend more than a couple of hours there. I could have happily spent twice the time there and that was just window shopping .The Art Gallery is free and so is the Railway Museum. The Minster however many times I see it never cease to maze me.The sun was shining so brightly on the stonework showing up the intricate detail.With the brilliant blue sky it made for a picture postcard.