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Tourist Attractions In YorkYork Minster - Is the seat of the Archbishop of York and the largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe It displays some of the best examples of medieval craftsman's work to be found anywhere.
The Shambles - is an historic, narrow street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. As you walk the cobbled street you are transported back in time to the Elizabethan period but the street dates back to medieval times. In some places the street is so narrow that if you stand with arms outstretched you can touch the houses on both sides.
The Castle Museum - Visit the authentic Victorian Street Experience in The Castle Museum showing everyday life in Victorian England.
Clifford's Tower - Standing high on its mound, Clifford's Tower is one of the few vestiges of the pair of castles built by William the Conqueror in the city of York. William needed to establish his control in the North and York's castles were the stepping stones of the Normans to terrorize the northern counties. York was often the seat of government in the 13th and 14th centuries, so the castle would have been magnificently appointed. Today, the tower stands as a symbol of the might of the medieval English Kings.
The National Railway Museum - See The Flying Scotsman and many other famous engines and carriages.
The Jorvik Viking Centre - Get face-to-face with the Vikings on the very site where archaeologists discovered the remains of the place they once called home. Discover what life was really like over 1000 years ago, meet our Viking residents, see over 800 items uncovered here, and journey through a reconstruction of actual Viking-Age streets.
York Racecourse - At The Knavesmire, York Racecourse hosted Royal Ascot in 2005. The famous Ebor Festival is a must in August!
York Walls - A collection of images and 360-degree panoramas taken around York's historic city walls.
Richard The Third Museum - Perhaps one of York's best kept secrets is this fascinating Museum situated in York's tallest and most impressive Medieval Gatehouse - Monk Bar. It is said King Richard added its top storey himself in 1484.
Monk Bar, York, YO1 2LH.
Tel: 01904 634191.
Opening Times: 9.00am-5.00pm daily.
York City Art Gallery - 700 years of European painting from gold ground panels to the art of the present day.
Exhibition Square, York. YO1 7EW.
Tel: 01904 551861. Fax: 01904 551866.
Open: Daily 10am - 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.
700 years of European painting from gold ground panels to the art of the present day.
Yorkshire Air Museum - Halifax Way, Elvington, York.
Tel: 01904 608595.
Open: 10.30am - 5.30pm.
York Information
Bus info - 20, George Hudson St
York North Yorkshire
Tel: York (01904) 551400
What's on York - A comprehensive York Events guide with up-to-date weekly listings of events in the York area. This lively bustling city has a wide range of entertainment and events from music gigs to farmers' markets, comedy festivals to puppet shows.
York On The Web – Why not make the most of your stay in York, for the latest information on things to do and see in this historic City plus details of where to eat and drink.
