Indoor Things to Do in York
There are 33 indoor things to do in and around York, North Yorkshire. Offering rainy-day indoor venues, this page gathers them in one place with the nearest listed first.
Among them are Queen Margaret School Outdoor Pool, Queen Margaret School Indoor Pool and Hole in Wand. 2 of them are free to visit; there is a mix of indoor and outdoor options (33 indoor, 1 outdoor). Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of York, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for York.
- 01 Roman Bath Museum0.1 mi
- 02 York's Chocolate Story0.1 mi
- 03 Hole in Wand0.1 mi
- 04 Jorvik Viking Centre0.1 mi
- 05 Barley Hall0.1 mi
- 06 Merchant Adventurers' Hall0.1 mi
- 07 York Saint Mary's0.1 mi
- 08 Fairfax House Museum0.2 mi
- 09 York Army Museum0.2 mi
- 10 York Minster Undercroft0.2 mi
- 11 Quilters' Guild0.2 mi
- 12 York Castle Museum0.3 mi
- 13 Yorkshire Museum0.3 mi
- 14 York Art Gallery0.3 mi
- 15 Micklegate Bar Museum0.4 mi
- 16 Bar Convent Museum0.5 mi
- 17 National Railway Museum0.7 mi
- 18 Kohima Museum1.2 mi
- 19 Norman Rea Art Gallery1.5 mi
- 20 Hollywood Bowl2.0 mi
- 21 Smoki Gallery2.2 mi
- 22 Wacky Warehouse2.3 mi
- 23 Agility2.4 mi
- 24 tenpin2.5 mi
- 25 Oxygen Activeplay2.5 mi
- 26 Atelier Galleries2.6 mi
- 27 Yorkshire Museum of Farming2.9 mi
- 28 Craven's Motorcycle Museum3.5 mi
- 29 Queen Margaret School Indoor Pool6.1 mi
- 30 Queen Margaret School Outdoor Pool6.2 mi
- 31 Catton Heritage Museum6.4 mi
- 32 Shandy Hall16.4 mi
- 33 Ryedale Folk Museum24.6 mi
Good to know
How many indoor things to do are there in York?
This page lists 33 indoor things to do mapped in and around York, including Queen Margaret School Outdoor Pool. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the indoor things to do near York free?
Yes — 2 of the places listed for York are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at indoor things to do near York?
Expect rainy-day indoor venues. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of York. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for York.