Things to do in York

Charming, historic city that lies on the River Ouse

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York is a city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth. Its medieval charm is apparent everywhere you look, and all this enclosed by it's magnificent looking 13th-century walls. At the heart of the city lies York Minster, one of the biggest and most splendid Gothic cathedrals in the world. As you begin to explore York you will discover many first class museums and attractions that help explain York's rich heritage, and bring it's history alive. When you're not negotiating the maze of medieval streets and lanes, you might want to take a stroll along the picturesque River Ouse or take in an exhibition at one of the cities trendy art galleries. You will also find a number of renowned theatres, an independent picture house, countless pubs and bars, intimate live music venues and some exquisite restaurants offering food from across the globe.

  Visit places around York


Local Attractions       Museums       Parks & Open spaces       Galleries      

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York Dungeon
Ghoulish visitor attraction. Great family attraction.
Less than a mile



Walking Tours
Walking tours around York.
Less than a mile



Open Top Bus Tours
Enjoy a guided open-top bus tour of York and see the sights - great for all the family.
Less than a mile



The Yorkshire Pass
See More of Yorkshire for Less.
Less than a mile



Treasurer's House
National Trust - York's ‘hidden treasure'.
Less than a mile



Beningbrough Hall & Gardens
National Trust - Spectacular early 18th-century country house.
6.8 miles



Parks And Open Spaces In York
Details of all parks and open spaces in York.
Less than a mile

Jorvik Viking Centre
Interactive Viking visitor attraction.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
CHOCOLATE - York's Sweet Story
Opens spring 2012.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
York Boat
Boat cruises along the River Ouse.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Dig!
Interactive archaeology museum.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
York Minster
One of the great cathedrals of the world.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

  

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  Eat & Drink in York


Restaurants      

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Bella Italia
Fresh Italian food. ☎
Less than a mile

Slug And Lettuce - Low Ousegate
Delicious pub food.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Piccolino
Italian Restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Blue Bicycle
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
La Tasca
Cafes & Restaurants. ☎
Less than a mile
El Piano
Spanish Restaurant.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Cafe Rouge
French-styled bistro.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Zizzi's
Exciting Italian food.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

  


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  Watch, Listen & Nights out in York


Cinema       Theatre, Ballet & Opera       Nightclubs       Live Music & Concerts      



Picture House
Independent Cinema. ☎
Less than a mile

Vue
Multi-screen cinema.  www  ☎
2.4 miles
York Theatre Royal
Regal theatre. Full listings available.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
The Gallery
Multi-award winning nightclub.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
York Grand Opera House
Drama, music and comedy entertainment venue.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Fibbers
Intimate live music venue.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
York Barbican
Prestigious entertainment venue.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
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  Sports & Leisure in York


Golf       Fitness & Leisure centres       Bowling       Water sports       Walks & Cycle rides       Dance       Special Interest      

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David Lloyd
Tennis, health and fitness club. ☎
1.6 miles



Tenpin
Tenpin bowling centre. ☎
2.5 miles



Walking Tours
Walking tours around York.
Less than a mile

Fulford Golf Club
Situated in a heathland and woodland setting just 1mile from the centre of the historic city of York, Fulford Golf Club remains one of the best inland golf courses in Britain.  www  ☎
1.6 miles
Waterworld
Indoor water park.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Fitness First
Friendly health and fitness club.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Bannatyne
State of the art health and fitness club.  www 
2.6 miles
York Sub Aqua Club
Learn to scuba dive.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

  


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  Kids in York


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York Dungeon
Ghoulish visitor attraction. Great family attraction.
Less than a mile



Open Top Bus Tours
Enjoy a guided open-top bus tour of York and see the sights - great for all the family.
Less than a mile



The Yorkshire Pass
See More of Yorkshire for Less.
Less than a mile



Tenpin
Tenpin bowling centre. ☎
2.5 miles

Jorvik Viking Centre
Interactive Viking visitor attraction.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Dig!
Interactive archaeology museum.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
York Dance Factory
Contemporary dance classes for all ages and abilities.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Waterworld
Indoor water park.  www  ☎
2.3 miles
Vue
Multi-screen cinema.  www  ☎
2.4 miles

  

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Where to stay in York

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Did you know...

  • Did you know that York's minster has its own police force - its true! The only other cathedral in the world which can boast this is St.Peter's in Rome which has its own police force in the form of the Swiss Guards.
  • Lancelot Blackburne, Archbishop of York from 1724 to 1743, served as a pirate in the Caribbean in his younger days – though he was already ordained by then. His clerical career progressed on his return to England, but not it seems his morality: he was once ejected from a church for asking for his pipe and beer; and his wife objected to his mistress moving in with them.
  • There are 16 miles of scaffolding covering the East Front of York Minster: enough to stretch from the Minster to Castle Howard.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: De Grey Rooms, Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7HB

Famous for...

Vikings, York Minster, Rowntrees and

Annual events in York