Things to do in York outdoors


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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Attraction
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.

Attraction
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.

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.

Activity
Adults £10

York FootGolf

York FootGolf is the perfect place to enjoy the UKs fastest growing sport, Golf but with football and 20 inch holes.

Attraction
Adults £8

Murton Park

Welcome to Murton Park, home of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and the Derwent Valley Light Railway.

Moorlands Nature Reserve
Attraction
Free

Moorlands Nature Reserve

A beautiful small Edwardian woodland with a spectacular collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. Ablaze with colour in Spring.

Attraction
Adults £15.50

York Maze

Created from over one million living, growing maize plants, York Maze is the largest award winning maze in the UK.

York Golf Range - Crazy Golf
Activity
Adults £3

York Golf Range - Crazy Golf

Come and enjoy a game of Crazy Golf at York Golf Range, suitable for all ages. Fun for families, couples and groups of friends..

York Bird of Prey Centre
Attraction
Adults £9

York Bird of Prey Centre

The Centre is home to over 80 birds with 45 different species and holds 2 flying displays every day. Why not come, meet and handle the birds on the day.

Attraction
From £1.50

Yorkshire Lavender

Yorkshire's original family-run lavender farm, Lavender Gardens and Specialist Plant Nursery.

Activity
From £10

Skirmish Paintball

The home of the finest paintball venue in the Leeds/Yorkshire area.

Activity

Garforth Golf Club

A place of relaxation and recreation for members, their families, visitors and guests since 1913.

Rievaulx Terrace
Attraction
Adults £5.50

Rievaulx Terrace

One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens, containing two temples.

Attraction
Adults £10

Rievaulx Abbey

Escape to this tranquil valley of the North York Moors and discover the impressive ruins of one of England's most powerful Cistercian monasteries.

The Falconry Centre
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Adults £6.50

The Falconry Centre

Enjoy the thrills and excitement of falconry at the Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre, with over 70 birds and 30 species.