York and District (27 miles from Wentbridge)
Places to visit in York and district
York Minster is the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe and renowned worldwide as an artistic and architectural masterpiece. Climb the 275 steps for fantastic views across York and the surrounding countryside.
The York Dungeon brings York’s horrible history to life with 11 live shows, actors and special effects.
At JORVIK Viking Centre, York, you are standing on the site of one of the most famous and astounding discoveries of modern archaeology. Thirty years ago archaeologists revealed the houses, workshops and backyards of the Viking-Age city of Jorvik, as it stood 1,000 years ago along with over 40,000 artefacts!
Winner of the most picturesque street in Britain, the cobbled Shambles was originally a street of butchers shops and houses, but now York's bustling centrepiece is thriving with art, books, knitwear and pastries.
Set in beautiful gardens in the centre of historic York, the Merchant Adventurers' Hall is open for public use as a fully functioning museum and meeting place some 650 years after construction began in 1357. Grade I listed.
One of 5 national attractions in Yorkshire. For a fantastic free day out in York visit the award winning National Railway Museum. Explore three giant halls full of trains and railway legends including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, the iconic Japanese Bullet Train a stunning collection of Royal Trains and the towering Chinese locomotive.
The Yorkshire Air Museum is the largest independent air museum in Britain and is also the location of The Allied Air Forces Memorial. Situated in a 20 acre parkland on the former World War II RAF Bomber Command Station at Elvington near the City of York, it is the largest and most original WWII station open to the public.
From prehistory to the York's medieval splendor, this amazing place tells the whole story in it's fantastic new galleries. Walk on a genuine Roman mosaic floor, kneel at St. William's medieval shrine, see the monsters of the deep that swam when Yorkshire was beneath the sea - and all in the heart of the city.
The ten-acre botanical Museum Gardens, around the Yorkshire Museum, stretch from the River Ouse up to the back of York Art Galley, and from Marygate on one side to Museum Street on the other. The gardens were planted in the 1830s, but many of the historic buildings within them date back much further to Medieval and Roman times.
Only a few metres from York Minster, this was the first house ever given to the National Trust complete with a collection. It has a history spanning 2,000 years, from the Roman road in the cellar to the Edwardian servants' quarters in the attics, and thirteen period rooms in between. Infamous ghost stories are another of the many quirky attributes of this property. Outside is an attractive formal sunken garden.
York St Mary's is a beautiful medieval church which opened as a contemporary visual art venue in 2004. It has the tallest steeple in York at 47 metres high.
York Art Gallery combines a distinguished history of displaying fine paintings and ceramics with a modern-day welcome to all through a busy calendar of exhibitions, events and outreach work.
Known as Cliffords Tower after Rodger de Clifford who was executed for treason and hung in chains on the walls in 1322.
Take a tantalising trip through time as you step into the world famous recreated street, Kirkgate. Experience the sights and sounds of Victorian Britain and discover a whole lot more in this museum of everyday life, famous for its collections of costume, military and social history.
The finest Georgian town house in England. A classical architectural masterpiece of its age, Fairfax House was originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax. Its richly decorated interior was designed by York's most distinguished eighteenth-century architect, John Carr.
UK's only museum dedicated to quilting and textile arts.
Home to the Lord Mayor of York since 1722.
Visit and enjoy world-renowned collections, stunning architecture and inspiring family stories. Relax amid idyllic gardens, enjoy woodland and lakeside walks, and let off steam on the adventure playground.
Barley Hall is a stunning Medieval House, once home to the Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York.
Cruising on the picturesque River Ouse through the walled City of York, you can enjoy a range of public and private cruises, daytime and evening.
York Maze is a unique rural attraction where all ages can lose themselves for a day!
York is one of the most inspiring cities to take a sightseeing bus tour in, from its exquisite architecture to the picturesque cobblestones; York will capture hearts of all ages.
The Bar Walls of York are the finest and most complete of any town in England. There are five main 'bars' (big gateways), one postern (a small gateway) one Victorian gateway, and 45 towers. At two miles (3.4 kilometres), they are also the longest town walls in the country. Allow two hours to walk around the entire circuit.
A family friendly house and garden. The grand 1716 Georgian mansion is set in a park and gardens and there are more than 100 18th-century portraits and seven interpretation galleries, run in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery.
The sheltered walled garden, with spring-flowering organic meadows, orchards and flamboyant peacocks, complements this beautiful Yorkshire house, nestling on the quiet banks of the River Rye.
Perhaps one of York's best kept secrets is this fascinating Museum, situated in York's tallest and most impressive Medieval Gatehouse - Monk Bar. It is said King Richard added its top storey himself in 1484.
The multi award winning Ghost Trail: 7.30pm from the Minster (West Doors), every night (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) - whatever the weather!
Award winning modern grandstands, characterful Listed buildings, manicured lawns and home grown flowers set the scene for the best of racedays. See the leading horses and jockeys perform.
York Theatre Royal aims to offer audiences as wide a range in programming as possible, including drama, comedy, dance, pantomime, youth theatre and more.
The Grand Opera House plays host to touring productions of plays, musicals, opera and ballet, one-off performances by comedians, and other theatrical and musical events.
A magical weekend of ice sculptures, outdoor entertainment and a guaranteed sprinkling of snow.
York Food and Drink Festival is unique because it is set in and around the City's many amazing historic venues. The festival's main focus is Yorkshire food and drink.
Right in the heart of York, you’ll find St Helen’s Square and the York branch of Bettys. A few years after Bettys opened its doors in York war broke out, and Bettys – in particular the basement ‘Bettys Bar’ – became a favourite haunt of thousands of airmen stationed around York. ‘Bettys Mirror’, on which many of them engraved their signatures with a diamond pen, remains on display today as a fitting tribute to their bravery.
York Designer Outlet is just a 10 minute drive by car from the city. Here you'll find over 120 famous name stores, with up to 60% off designer fashions and accessories.
