York, England Attractions
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York Minster
+8 attractions
The striking York Minster Church is built in a typically Gothic style. Dating back to the 13th century, the Cathedral was built to honor the monks who converted people living in the area to Christianity.
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Harrogate, England
(Near York)
+15 attractions
This well known spa town and holiday resort has long been important for the springs which were found here in the 1500s.
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Jorvik Viking Centre
(Old Town)
+1 attraction
Showcasing the likes of Vikings in the late 9th and early 10th centuries, the Jorvik Viking Centre is an interesting historical museum.
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Malton - Castle Howard
(Yorkshire Wolds Route)
A beautiful Palladian mansion, Castle Howard features beautiful gardens which are home to the largest collections of old roses in the country.
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National Railway Museum
On display at the National Railway Museum are interesting locomotives dating back to as early as 1820.
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Old Town
+26 attractions
York's charming old town is home to numerous attractions including a Castle, museum, town walls, theater, gardens and churches.
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Town Walls
(Old Town)
Stretching across 4.8 km, York's Town Walls make for an interesting historical attraction.
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum offers a marvelous insight into the English way of life throughout various centuries. It includes Kirkgate, a Victorian street with a number of small shops.
All values are in local currency
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Adult | 7.50 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 6.50 |
| Child | 4.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Bishopthorpe Palace
Bishopthorpe Palace has been the site of the palace of the Archbishop of York since the 13th century. The Chapel is the only part of the original building that has survived and the remainder of the palace dates from the 18th century.
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping
The Bridestones and Crosscliff Estate is a natural area made up of moorland, woodland and farmland. Bridestones Moor is named after its unusual rock formations. It has three species of heather and an ancient woodland believed to date back to the last Ice Age which can be explored by following a short nature trail.
At the end of Crosscliff Moor is Blakey Topping. It was created by massive erosion by glacial meltwater and offers a fabulous view of the area from its summit.
At the end of Crosscliff Moor is Blakey Topping. It was created by massive erosion by glacial meltwater and offers a fabulous view of the area from its summit.
Bridestones, Crosscliff, and Blakey Topping / Roseberry Topping
Smout House, Bransdale,
Fadmoor
York YO62 7JL
England
Smout House, Bransdale,
Fadmoor
York YO62 7JL
England
Open all year.
Atoll is charged on the Forestry Commission's Forest Drive that passes through the region.
Castle Howard
Castle Howard is situated on over 1000 acres of parkland with lawns, woods, nature walks a scenic lake and fountains. The house itself is richly furnished and filled with family treasures. Explore the rooms and galleries then stroll through the parkland to enjoy this, the largest and most spectacular stately home in Yorkshire.
Central Station
The continuous curve of the platforms is enhanced by the elaborate girders and columns that support the arching roof of the station.
Friargate Museum
Situated in Lower Friargate, the Friargate Museum's collection of wax figures, ranging from Alfred the Great to current models, bring history alive.
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
King's Manor
King's Manor (16th/17th century), where Henry VIII, James I and Charles I stayed when visiting York, has been beautifully restored and now belongs to the university.
Kirkham Priory
Kirkham Priory is an English Heritage property. It is an Augustinian foundation from 1122. It is still possible to see the sculptured gatehouse and the cloister, both from the late 13th C. Also visible is the Romanesque refectory doorway.
All values are in local currency
Kirkham Priory
Whitwell On The Hill
York YO60 7JS
England
Whitwell On The Hill
York YO60 7JS
England
Hours
March 21 to July 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
August 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Adult | 3.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 2.40 |
| Child | 1.50 |
| Group discounts | FREE |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Rail Rider's World
Model railroad enthusiasts will greatly enjoy Rail Rider's World in York station.
All values are in local currency
Rail Rider's World / York Model Railway
Tearoom Square
York Station
York YO2 2AB
England
Tearoom Square
York Station
York YO2 2AB
England
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | 11.50 |
| Adult | 4.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 3.30 |
| Child | 2.50 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Treasurer's House
The Treasurer's House in York has medieval origins. It was restored in the 17th century by Frank Green, a local industrialist, who made it his home. It remains as he left it, with a collection of fine furnishings and paintings.
Treasurer's House
Chapter House Street
York YO1 2JD
England
Chapter House Street
York YO1 2JD
England
Hours
March 15 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Parking
None
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
York Early Music Festival
This annual 10-day festival takes place in mid-July and focuses on a different composer and theme every year. Events include small choral and chamber concerts, and recitals as well as large symphonic performances in great halls. Lectures on the featured composer or theme are also organized. The venues include medieval churches and halls throughout the town.
York Festival and Mystery Plays
This annual two-week festival takes place in mid-June, along-side the York Early Music Festival. The highlight of this festival is the York Mystery Plays which are held every four years. The plays are held within the ruins of St Mary's Abbey and include hundreds of York residents in the cast. Other events include film screenings, poetic readings, classical concerts and smaller dramatic presentations.
Yorkboat Guided River Trips
Yorkboat Guided River Trips sail everyday through the middle of the historic city of York.
Yorkshire Lavender
Yorkshire Lavender is a hillside farm of nearly 60 acres featuring lavender gardens and a specialty nursery.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
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