By Melanie Marshall, Jenny Noriega, Aly Hetherington, Amy Drayton, Leah O’Neill and Leah Williams
It started with dreaded 8am start most of us were hungover. The bus journey took us to York St John’s university which most of us didn’t notice because we were asleep. The special guest lecture was interesting learning about the organization Visit York and how they operate. The group was course rep Mel Marshall and fellow course mates Jenny Noriega, Aly Hetherington, Amy Drayton, Leah O’Neill and Leah Williams.
All the attractions within York are a stone’s throw away from the city centre making it a major advantage for businesses surrounding the attractions as there will be customers/ tourists passing their business. For example: The Great Yorkshire Soap co. The York dungeons and The Yorkypud available at The Yorkshire Roast co.
York Dungeons lived up to the thrilling experience it advertises itself to be. It attracts most demographic groups: families, young adults, educational trips. The experience was educational, so you come out with historical knowledge as well as memories and a new experience. It is well catered and welcoming for all e.g. Chair lifts for disabled people/adult humor. Actors never came out of character, all senses were targeted. Gift shop added to the overall experience. The tour was 75 minutes and it incorporated a lot of history, this history was chucked at you within the small time limit it was hard to absorb all the information. In the reception area there was not enough room for customers and staff to move while waiting to enter the dungeons. Halloween at the dungeons will be the main reason that most people come to the attraction a few pumpkins doesn’t really allow people to feel the theme.