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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.

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Featured Events

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The Orb at York Minster

The Orb at York Minster

Thu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016

Caiptal of the North

Capital of the North

Sat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Toy Stories

Toy Stories, Come and Play!

Sat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Paper Trail

Paper Trail by Deborah Bowness

Thu 9 - Fri 31 May 2013

Buskival

Buskival

Sat 25 May 2013

May Spring Meeting

May Spring Meeting

Sat 25 May 2013

York Minster Revealed

York Minster Revealed

Sat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Buskival

Buskival

Sun 26 May 2013

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market

Fri 31 May 2013

Spring Food and Drink Festival

Spring Food and Drink Festival

Sat 1 - Sun 2 Jun 2013

Thunder Day - All Engines Running

Thunder Day - All Engines Running

Sun 2 Jun 2013

Take Over Festival

Take Over Festival

Tue 4 - Sat 15 Jun 2013

Scampston Does Vintage

Scampston Does Vintage

Sun 9 Jun 2013

York Festival of Ideas

York Festival of Ideas

Thu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013

York Events Calendar

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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
    Allied Air Forces Memorial Day at Air MuseumSun 1 Sep 2013Details to be confirmed.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • From Yorkshire... With Love at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 8 Sep 2013From Yorkshire?With Love is vibrant shopping event! With over 40 Yorkshire based independent businesses selling contemporary crafts, artisan foods, vintage homewares and affordable art.
    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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
    September Meeting at York RacecourseSun 8 Sep 2013Fun for all on Press Family Sunday: last season included seven thoroughbred races plus pony racing, our interactive racing zone, bouncy castle and special appearances at intervals by popular children's television character Peppa Pig.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 40th Anniversary Heritage Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors RailwayFri 13 - Sun 15 Sep 2013A great weekend for heritage diesel enthusiasts with a number of guest and home-based diesel locomotives on the line.
    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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
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  • 40th Anniversary Heritage Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors RailwayFri 13 - Sun 15 Sep 2013A great weekend for heritage diesel enthusiasts with a number of guest and home-based diesel locomotives on the line.
    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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
    York Festivalof Cycling at Rowntree ParkSat 14 - Sun 15 Sep 2013Get ready for the York Festival of Cycling, Rowntree Park. Browse the many different types of bikes there are, and try a few out to see how different they can be!
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  • 40th Anniversary Heritage Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors RailwayFri 13 - Sun 15 Sep 2013A great weekend for heritage diesel enthusiasts with a number of guest and home-based diesel locomotives on the line.
    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.
    York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.
    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.
    York Festivalof Cycling at Rowntree ParkSat 14 - Sun 15 Sep 2013Get ready for the York Festival of Cycling, Rowntree Park. Browse the many different types of bikes there are, and try a few out to see how different they can be!
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • York Food and Drink Festival at York Food FestivalFri 20 - Sun 29 Sep 2013Enjoy the best of regional produce, great demonstrations, street food and events to suit all pockets.
    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.
    York Book Fair at York RacecourseFri 20 - Sat 21 Sep 2013From modest beginning with just 20 exhibitors at the White Swan Inn in York in 1974, the York Book Fair has grown into the largest, and many say friendliest, rare, antiquarian & out-of-print book fair in the U.K.
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  • York Food and Drink Festival at York Food FestivalFri 20 - Sun 29 Sep 2013Enjoy the best of regional produce, great demonstrations, street food and events to suit all pockets.
    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.
    York Book Fair at York RacecourseFri 20 - Sat 21 Sep 2013From modest beginning with just 20 exhibitors at the White Swan Inn in York in 1974, the York Book Fair has grown into the largest, and many say friendliest, rare, antiquarian & out-of-print book fair in the U.K.
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  • York Food and Drink Festival at York Food FestivalFri 20 - Sun 29 Sep 2013Enjoy the best of regional produce, great demonstrations, street food and events to suit all pockets.
    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.
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  • York Food and Drink Festival at York Food FestivalFri 20 - Sun 29 Sep 2013Enjoy the best of regional produce, great demonstrations, street food and events to suit all pockets.
    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.
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  • York Food and Drink Festival at York Food FestivalFri 20 - Sun 29 Sep 2013Enjoy the best of regional produce, great demonstrations, street food and events to suit all pockets.
    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.
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  • York Food and Drink Festival at York Food FestivalFri 20 - Sun 29 Sep 2013Enjoy the best of regional produce, great demonstrations, street food and events to suit all pockets.
    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.
    That'll Be The Day at York Barbican CentreWed 25 Sep 2013Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That?ll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock ?n? roll will make its debut appearance at the York Barbican with a ?Brand New Production? for 2013.
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  • York Food and Drink Festival at York Food FestivalFri 20 - Sun 29 Sep 2013Enjoy the best of regional produce, great demonstrations, street food and events to suit all pockets.
    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.
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  • 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.

13 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

40th Anniversary Heritage Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors RailwayFri 13 - Sun 15 Sep 2013A great weekend for heritage diesel enthusiasts with a number of guest and home-based diesel locomotives on the line.

20 September 2013 to 29 September 2013

York Food and Drink Festival at York Food FestivalFri 20 - Sun 29 Sep 2013Enjoy the best of regional produce, great demonstrations, street food and events to suit all pockets.

08 September 2013 to 08 September 2013

From Yorkshire... With Love at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 8 Sep 2013From Yorkshire?With Love is vibrant shopping event! With over 40 Yorkshire based independent businesses selling contemporary crafts, artisan foods, vintage homewares and affordable art.

27 September 2013 to 29 September 2013

40th Anniversary Autumn Steam Gala at North Yorkshire Moors RailwayFri 27 - Sun 29 Sep 2013The Autumn Steam Gala will have more information shortly.

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.

13 July 2013 to 15 September 2013

York Maze 2013Sat 13 Jul - Sun 15 Sep 2013York maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an ?a-mazing? day out. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events.

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.

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.

01 September 2013 to 01 September 2013

Allied Air Forces Memorial Day at Air MuseumSun 1 Sep 2013Details to be confirmed.

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.

14 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

York Festivalof Cycling at Rowntree ParkSat 14 - Sun 15 Sep 2013Get ready for the York Festival of Cycling, Rowntree Park. Browse the many different types of bikes there are, and try a few out to see how different they can be!

08 September 2013 to 08 September 2013

September Meeting at York RacecourseSun 8 Sep 2013Fun for all on Press Family Sunday: last season included seven thoroughbred races plus pony racing, our interactive racing zone, bouncy castle and special appearances at intervals by popular children's television character Peppa Pig.

20 September 2013 to 21 September 2013

York Book Fair at York RacecourseFri 20 - Sat 21 Sep 2013From modest beginning with just 20 exhibitors at the White Swan Inn in York in 1974, the York Book Fair has grown into the largest, and many say friendliest, rare, antiquarian & out-of-print book fair in the U.K.

25 September 2013 to 25 September 2013

That'll Be The Day at York Barbican CentreWed 25 Sep 2013Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That?ll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock ?n? roll will make its debut appearance at the York Barbican with a ?Brand New Production? for 2013.

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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.

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Chocolate Special Offers in York

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.

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York Self Catering

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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.

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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.

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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.

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York Tourist Information Centre

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.

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