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Helping You Organise Your Group Visit to York

York is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in Europe, home to world class attractions like National Railway MuseumJORVIK Viking Centre and York Castle Museum as well as York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral north of the Alps. You can see these attractions and more with York Pass - the official sightseeing pass for York.

Food and drink in the city is taken quite seriously, with hundreds of pubs, bars and restaurants to choose from you won’t struggle for places to try.

The city plays host to popular annual events like St Nicholas Fayre, York’s Food and Drink Festival and world class racing at York Racecourse.

For these reasons, and many more, you should make sure your group or association visits York. What's more, our free accommodation finding service and local knowledge the Visit York Group Travel Desk is on hand to take the stress out of organising your visit to York allowing you to enjoy more.

Contact Visit York Groups Desk

For all enquiries, please contact the Visit York Group Travel Desk:

Tel: 01904 550080  |  Email: groups@visityork.org 


What We Can Do For You

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Free Accommodation Finding Service

Free Group Accommodation Finding ServiceUse our free accommodation finding service and local knowledge to help you find the perfect place for your group for the best rates.
 

School/Education Visits Information

School group informationOrganising your class' trip anywhere can be tough... Let the Visit York Groups Desk help take the stress out of organising your visit to York.
 

Itineraries for Your Group

Group Itineraries in YorkVisit York Groups Desk offers a wide range of sample itineraries for you to get inspired and plan your group visit to York according to your groups' needs.
 
 

York Pass

Group Discounts on York Pass

Take advatage of our official sightseeing card for York, the York Pass, and recieve entry to over 30 top attractions including York Minster, JORVIK Viking Centre and Yorkshire Museum for one great price. 

Plus Group Organisers can recieve discounts on York Pass to see even more for less.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit York Groups Desk FAQ

When organising any trip there will inevitably be many questions whirling around your head. Get the answers to your questions regarding places to stay for groups in York, York coach parking information and much more.

Read our tailored FAQ sections to find out more.

 
 

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What's On in York:

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  • 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.
    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.
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  • 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.
    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.
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  • 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.
    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.
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  • 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.
    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.

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!

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.

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