Clifton Explore Centre - Library and Reading Cafe
WHERE
York
What it’s like
A local library with a reading café and garden, open for browsing books, drop-in events and a sit-down with a sandwich.
Books to borrow, a garden to sit in, and a café doing hot and cold drinks alongside handmade sandwiches and cakes. It's a quieter sort of outing than most on this list, which is exactly the point if you need an hour where nobody's climbing anything.
The site lists community events and activities running alongside the usual library business, so it's worth a look at what's on rather than assuming it's just shelves. The garden is described as peaceful, and on a decent day that's probably where you end up, book in one hand and a coffee in the other while whoever you've brought potters about.
There's a car park on site plus bike parking, so getting there without the car is easy enough too. Hours are the same Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm, and it's shut on Sundays, so that's one to build round rather than turn up to on a whim.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Car park on site
- Food
- Café serving hot and cold drinks, handmade sandwiches and cakes
- Closed all day Sunday, so plan your visit for the Monday to Saturday window
- The garden is worth factoring in on a nice day
- Bike parking is available if you're not driving
Plan your visit
What is there to do here?
Borrow books, drop in on community events and activities, or sit out in the garden. The café's there too if you want a proper stop rather than a quick visit.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 3pm Monday to Saturday. It's closed all day Sunday.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's a car park on site, plus bike parking if that's how you're getting there.
Can we get food there?
The café does hot and cold drinks along with handmade sandwiches and cakes.
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