skip to top navigation skip to main navigation skip to content skip to site search skip to basket

Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation in York

You'll fall in love with York from the moment you arrive...

With its rich ancient history, romantic ambience and fun activities, York is the perfect holiday destination for couples, families and groups. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and wealth of visitor attractions, York is a flourishing city, just two hours by train from London.

Delve into the city's vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country's most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

With hundreds of attractions, museums, historic buildings, tours, shops, restaurants and bars within the compact walled city you’re never far from an awe inspiring moment. From booking York hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation to expert information on attractions, events, tickets and maps our Official Visitor Information Service will help you get the very most from your stay in our beautiful city.

What’s more, the Official Sightseeing Pass ‘York Pass’ will save you money at 30 top attractions and over 40 shops and restaurants throughout York and beyond.

Search Accommodation

Use the form below to search fantastic deals on York Hotels, B&Bs, Self-catering accommodation.

Book York hotels, B&Bs and Self Catering in York

York Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Catering at great rates...

With a wonderful selection of hundreds of York hotels, B&Bs and Self-Catering accommodation you'll be spoilt for choice with Visit York.

Offering the best rates online, exclusive offers and no booking fees you can be certain of great value for money for your holiday or break in York. By booking with us, you're directly supporting the local economy and helping us to maintain the visitor information service we've proudly operated for over 25 years.

Book Your Stay in York >

Attractions, activities and tour guides in York

Things to Do

York is one of the most fascinating, diverse and romantic cities in the world. Discover a rich history dating back to Roman times, world-class visitor attractions and fantastic family activities.

Shopping

York is a wonderful haven for shopaholics looking for something a little different. From independent boutiques to all the high street names you'd expect in a modern city, York has something for everyone...

Restaurants in York, York Food and Drink Festival

Food & Drink

Voted as a TripAdvisor top 10 European Destination for food and wine, York is a renowned foodie heaven. Fine restaurants, laid back street cafés and relaxed pubs await around every corner...

Featured Events

/ Highlights of York events, festivals and entertainment

To browse all events coming up in York please click here >

From Lent to Pentecost

Tue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013

Capital of the North

Sat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Toy Stories, Come and Play!

Sat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness

Thu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013

Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical

Mon 13 - Sat 18 May 2013

York Guildhall Orchestra

Sat 18 May 2013

York Does Vintage

Sun 19 May 2013

May Spring Meeting

Sat 25 May 2013

''Whippets & Wellies' - Yorkshire Countryside Fun

Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013

Farmers' Market

Fri 31 May 2013

Spring Food and Drink Festival

Sat 1 - Sun 2 Jun 2013

York Events Calendar

	May 2013					>
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	2 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	3 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	4 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	5 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
6 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	7 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	8 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	9 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	10 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	11 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	12 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
13 Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical at Grand Opera House YorkMon 13 - Sat 18 May 2013David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the UK tour of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	14 Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical at Grand Opera House YorkMon 13 - Sat 18 May 2013David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the UK tour of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	15 Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical at Grand Opera House YorkMon 13 - Sat 18 May 2013David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the UK tour of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	16 Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical at Grand Opera House YorkMon 13 - Sat 18 May 2013David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the UK tour of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	17 Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical at Grand Opera House YorkMon 13 - Sat 18 May 2013David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the UK tour of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	18 Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical at Grand Opera House YorkMon 13 - Sat 18 May 2013David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the UK tour of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls. York Guildhall Orchestra at York Barbican CentreSat 18 May 2013The York Guildhall Orchestra concludes its 33rd season with its final visit to the symphonies of Gustav Mahler.	19 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. York Does Vintage at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 19 May 2013Our York vintage fair is the original 'Britain Does Vintage' fair set in the heart of Yorkshire and our hometown, the beautiful city of York. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
20 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls. Horrible Histories - The Terrible Tudors at York Barbican CentreMon 20 May 2013We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!	21 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls. Horrible Histories - The Terrible Tudors at York Barbican CentreTue 21 May 2013We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! Horrible Histories - The Vile Victorians at York Barbican CentreTue 21 - Wed 22 May 2013We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!	22 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls. Horrible Histories - The Vile Victorians at York Barbican CentreTue 21 - Wed 22 May 2013We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!	23 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	24 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	25 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. ''Whippets & Wellies' - Yorkshire Countryside Fun at Castle HowardSat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013Celebrating the best of Yorkshire. Local craft and produce. Dog Show, fun competitions and more Buskival at York City CentreSat 25 May 2013Join us in the city centre for a weekend of fun and games watching more than 50 different buskers and entertainers perform. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. York Minster RevealedSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls. May Spring Meeting at York RacecourseSat 25 May 2013A chance to take in racing at York in the Spring, perhaps as the start of a Bank Holiday break in the city.	26 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. ''Whippets & Wellies' - Yorkshire Countryside Fun at Castle HowardSat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013Celebrating the best of Yorkshire. Local craft and produce. Dog Show, fun competitions and more Buskival at York City CentreSun 26 May 2013Join us in the city centre for a weekend of fun and games watching more than 50 different buskers and entertainers perform. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. York Minster RevealedSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
27 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. ''Whippets & Wellies' - Yorkshire Countryside Fun at Castle HowardSat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013Celebrating the best of Yorkshire. Local craft and produce. Dog Show, fun competitions and more Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. York Minster RevealedSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	28 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. York Minster RevealedSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	29 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. York Minster RevealedSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	30 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Treasure Island - Outdoor Theatre at Castle HowardThu 30 May 2013There is something for everyone in Cambridge Touring Theatre's acclaimed open-air production of Treasure Island. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. York Minster RevealedSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	31 Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before. Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York. Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. York Minster RevealedSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls. Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetFri 31 May 2013Farmers' markets take place regularly on Parliament Street in the city centre.

13 May 2013 to 18 May 2013

Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical at Grand Opera House YorkMon 13 - Sat 18 May 2013David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the UK tour of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

01 May 2013 to 31 May 2013

Casting a New Light on Nunnington at Nunnington HallWed 1 - Fri 31 May 2013New lighting designs at Nunnington Hall are transforming rooms, displays and parts of the collection in a way which has never been seen at Nunnington before.

30 May 2013 to 30 May 2013

Treasure Island - Outdoor Theatre at Castle HowardThu 30 May 2013There is something for everyone in Cambridge Touring Theatre's acclaimed open-air production of Treasure Island.

25 May 2013 to 27 May 2013

''Whippets & Wellies' - Yorkshire Countryside Fun at Castle HowardSat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013Celebrating the best of Yorkshire. Local craft and produce. Dog Show, fun competitions and more

19 May 2013 to 19 May 2013

York Does Vintage at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 19 May 2013Our York vintage fair is the original 'Britain Does Vintage' fair set in the heart of Yorkshire and our hometown, the beautiful city of York.

25 May 2013 to 25 May 2013

Buskival at York City CentreSat 25 May 2013Join us in the city centre for a weekend of fun and games watching more than 50 different buskers and entertainers perform.

26 May 2013 to 26 May 2013

Buskival at York City CentreSun 26 May 2013Join us in the city centre for a weekend of fun and games watching more than 50 different buskers and entertainers perform.

09 May 2013 to 31 May 2013

Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness at York City CentreThu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013Deborah and art students from York College will collaborate to design an outdoor wallpaper installation to bring beauty, new life and inspiration to the outside of empty properties in York.

16 February 2013 to 31 December 2013

Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.

14 February 2013 to 30 May 2016

The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.

12 February 2013 to 19 May 2013

From Lent to Pentecost at York MinsterTue 12 Feb - Sun 19 May 2013Experience the greatest of York Minster's Festivals, with the solemn majesty and joyful celebration of York Minster's traditional services, a magnificent human journey.

25 May 2013 to 31 December 2013

York Minster RevealedSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.

16 February 2013 to 31 December 2013

Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.

31 May 2013 to 31 May 2013

Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetFri 31 May 2013Farmers' markets take place regularly on Parliament Street in the city centre.

25 May 2013 to 25 May 2013

May Spring Meeting at York RacecourseSat 25 May 2013A chance to take in racing at York in the Spring, perhaps as the start of a Bank Holiday break in the city.

18 May 2013 to 18 May 2013

York Guildhall Orchestra at York Barbican CentreSat 18 May 2013The York Guildhall Orchestra concludes its 33rd season with its final visit to the symphonies of Gustav Mahler.

07 May 2014 to 07 May 2014

Sarah Millican: Home Bird at York Barbican CentreWed 7 May 2014The brilliant comedian Sarah Millican makes her debut York Barbican performance.

20 May 2013 to 20 May 2013

Horrible Histories - The Terrible Tudors at York Barbican CentreMon 20 May 2013We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

21 May 2013 to 21 May 2013

Horrible Histories - The Terrible Tudors at York Barbican CentreTue 21 May 2013We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

21 May 2013 to 22 May 2013

Horrible Histories - The Vile Victorians at York Barbican CentreTue 21 - Wed 22 May 2013We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

To see more events, search here...

Simon Calder of the Independent presents his top tips - 48 hours in York

Offers & Essentials

/ Helping you enjoy the perfect holiday in York

York Dungeon Reopened

York Dungeon reopens again bringing you a brilliant cast of professional actors, 11 shows, authentic sets and costumes and amazing special effects, which will take you on a unique thrill-filled journey through 2000 years of York's murky history.

Visit York Dungeon >

Home of Chocolate

York is a city built from chocolate. Some of the world's well-known brands like Kit Kat, Smarties and Aero began life in the city. If you love chocolate, you'll adore the York Chocolate Trail where you can discover the city's chocolate history and taste some yummy samples.

Choc Info & Offers >

Feature: Self Catering

York is the ideal base to enjoy your UK self catering holiday and to explore the city and the wider Yorkshire region. From pictureseque holiday cottages to short term holiday apartments, Visit York has over 100 self catering properties to choose from.

View Special Feature >

Download maps of York and our free visitor guide

Maps, Guides & Info

Packed with essential information about York, this section includes free visitor guides and maps, giving you the inside track from local experts. Read a brief introduction to York and its history, watch videos about York and find out about our Visitor Information Centre.

Read & Download Info >

Discount vouchers and code for York Attractions

York Pass

Save on attractions with a 1, 2 or 3 day official York Pass. Giving you entry to 30 top York attractions for one great price, the pass is a great way to save money during your stay in the city. The York Pass also includes exclusive discount vouchers to use in shops, restaurants and attractions in York.

Visit YorkPass.com >

Visitor Information Centre

Visit York operates a state of the art visitor centre at 1 Museum St, near York Minster. If you need any assistance or information during your stay, our expert staff are here to help. We stock a wealth of information leaflets, event and tour tickets, books, guides and merchandise.

Opening Times & Directions >

Featured eShop Products

Buy York tickets, tours, merchandise, books, DVDs and gifts in our secure eShop.

York Souvenir Guide

£9.99

Order Now

York Pitkin City Guide (Various Languages)

£4.99

Order Now

East Coast Rail Tickets to York from only £13

You'll fall in love with York from the moment you arrive...

Search Accommodation

York Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Catering at great rates...

Things to Do

Shopping

Food & Drink

Featured Events

From Lent to Pentecost

Capital of the North

Toy Stories, Come and Play!

Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness

Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical

York Guildhall Orchestra

York Does Vintage

May Spring Meeting

''Whippets & Wellies' - Yorkshire Countryside Fun

Farmers' Market

Spring Food and Drink Festival

York Events Calendar

Offers & Essentials

York Dungeon Reopened

Home of Chocolate

Feature: Self Catering

Maps, Guides & Info

York Pass

Visitor Information Centre

Featured eShop Products

Visitors

Members

Groups

Conferences

Media

Help & Contact

You'll fall in love with York from the moment you arrive...

Search Accommodation

Featured Events

York Events Calendar

Offers & Essentials

Featured eShop Products

eNewsletter