Things to do in York


York is a beautiful city that has a lot of history and culture. You can visit the stunning York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, or walk along the medieval walls that surround the city. You can also explore the charming streets of the Shambles, where you can find quirky shops and cafes


York is also famous for its chocolate, so don't miss the chance to taste some delicious treats at the York Chocolate Story museum. York is a great destination for anyone who loves art, architecture, history and of course Chocolate!

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York Minster

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Adults £10

York Minster

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.

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City Walls
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Free

City Walls

York still has most of the medieval walls that surrounded the city 700 years ago. The tops of these walls were partly rebuilt about 150 years ago.

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Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio
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From £4

Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio

Rainbows is an award winning Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio situated in the heart of the beautiful historic City of York.

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York Museum Gardens
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Free

York Museum Gardens

Set in the stunning surroundings, this is a great space to meet friends and family and enjoy the peace and tranquillity that the gardens have to offer.

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Yorkshire Museum
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Adults from £7.27

Yorkshire Museum

Explore York's role as a capital of religion, power, commerce, art and wealth across the Anglican, Viking, Norman, High Medieval and Tudor periods.

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City Cruises York

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From £8

City Cruises York

Experience the best sightseeing tour in York with our City Cruise York sightseeing cruise, Self Drive-Boat tour and evening cruises.

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York's Chocolate Story

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Adults £11.50

York's Chocolate Story

Discover the stories behind the greatest names in chocolate, unwrap the secrets of chocolate making, and even learn the art of the chocolatier yourself.

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York Mansion House
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Adults £6.50

York Mansion House

Hidden treasure and secret rooms: find out more about this remarkable house.

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Gr8escape York
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From £48

Gr8escape York

One hour is all you have to solve the various codes and puzzles to escape from York's live escape room.

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Fairfax House
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From £7.50

Fairfax House

Discover the finest Georgian Townhouse in England where city-life behind closed doors unfolds.

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Jorvic Viking Centre

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Adults £15

Jorvic Viking Centre

Experience Viking life from 975AD. See, hear and smell the past in this amazing attraction with 40,000 artefacts.

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York Dungeon
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From £11

York Dungeon

York's funniest and scariest attraction brings together 10 live shows, 75 minutes of fun and 2000 years of history. Come face-to-face with characters.

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York Castle Museum
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Adults £9.09

York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum is a museum located in York on the site of York Castle, originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068.

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National Railway Museum

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Free

National Railway Museum

Telling the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society.

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York Cold War Bunker

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Adults £7.50

York Cold War Bunker

The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritages properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britains Cold War.

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