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York

4.2
Specialty Museums · History Museums · Architectural Buildings
City of Festivals
Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence. This tourist-oriented city offers a wealth of historic attractions, as well as a variety of cultural and recreational activities. York was once the capital of the Roman province Britannia Inferior, and in the Middle Ages grew into an important wool-trading hub. Today, this relatively small urban center is one of the most popular places to visit in England, nicknamed the "City of Festivals" because of its busy calendar of cultural events. The roads within the old city center are pedestrianized, making sightseeing on foot or by bike a breeze. Find what you're looking for from your York holiday, by planning the whole thing with us using our handy United Kingdom trip itinerary maker website.
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    Top York tours

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    Popular things to do in York

    National Railway Museum ©
    History Museum
    National Railway Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    York Castle Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    York Castle Museum
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    York City Walls ©
    Ruin
    York City Walls
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    York Minster ©
    Architectural Building
    York Minster
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from York

    Beamish Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Beamish Museum
    Beamish
    4.6
    Duration: 6 hours
    Durham Cathedral ©
    World heritage site
    Durham Cathedral
    Durham
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Yorkshire Wildlife Park ©
    Zoo
    Yorkshire Wildlife Park
    Doncaster
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Chatsworth House ©
    Art Gallery
    Chatsworth House
    Bakewell
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in York

    Jorvik Viking Centre
    Specialty Museum
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    York's Chocolate Story ©
    Specialty Museum
    York's Chocolate Story
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The York Dungeon ©
    Specialty Museum
    The York Dungeon
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Kohima Museum ©
    Military Museum
    Kohima Museum
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in York

    Brewtown Tours
    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Brewtown Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Breezy Knees Gardens ©
    Garden
    Breezy Knees Gardens
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Yorkshire Air Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Yorkshire Air Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Treasurer's House ©
    Historic Site
    Treasurer's House
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in York

    Castle Howard ©
    Castle
    Castle Howard
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    York Cold War Bunker ©
    Historic Site
    York Cold War Bunker
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    St. Crux Parish Hall ©
    Historic Site
    St. Crux Parish Hall
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    York City Church ©
    Religious Site
    York City Church
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in York

    York Maze ©
    Theme Park
    York Maze
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Piglets Adventure Farm ©
    Farm
    Piglets Adventure Farm
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Homestead ©
    Park
    The Homestead
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    The Original Viking Walk ©
    Private Tour
    The Original Viking Walk
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    York Shambles ©
    Neighborhood
    York Shambles
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes
    York Bird of Prey Centre ©
    Wildlife Area
    York Bird of Prey Centre
    Huby
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fountains Abbey ©
    World heritage site
    Fountains Abbey
    Ripon
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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