York is one of the most intriguing cities in England. A city layered with history, beauty and variety. Superbly preserved, York has witnessed more than 2000 years of vibrant history.
Attractions are thick underfoot in York! Highlights include the magnificent York Minster, the world’s biggest and best railway museum and the Castle Museum with its perfectly recreated Victorian and Edwardian street-scenes. Let 21st century technology transport you back to Viking Age York at JORVIK or marvel at William the Conqueror’s Clifford’s Tower and wander through the terrifying York Dungeon.
Quaint teashopsand pedestrianised streets make York an ideal city to explore on foot. Enjoy self-guided themed tours on churches, food, the riverside, railway heritage, Roman York and the city walls. Take one of “Five routes to retail heaven” around cobbled streets containing 2000 shops.
As a city of festivals, York boasts a year-round calendar of Viking, Roman, Christmas, music, antique, comedy, books, food & drink and horseracing events. York hosts premier horse racing at one of the UK’s leading courses. York is also home to the UK’s largest Festival of Food & Drink in September.
With a wealth of hotels, York is the ideal touring base from which to discover nearby historic houses and gardens and English Heritage and National Trust properties
Detailed City Guide to York
York city map
Must see and do
- York Minster, York
- JORVIK, York
- York Castle Museum, York
- York Dungeon, York
- National Railway Museum, York
- Castle Howard, York
- YorkBoat Guided River Tours, York
- Yorkshire Air Museum, York
- York Racecourse, York
- Clifford’s Tower, York