Browse York Attractions

17 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ

Discover the secrets of the Bar Convent. Founded in 1686, the sisters established the first school for girls in York during perilous times, when it was illegal to be a Catholic.

Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA

Just over a mile from the city centre, York’s Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a vibrant hub of live entertainment, hosting productions from pantomime and musicals by talented local groups to touring performances, in a stunning art deco building.

17 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ

A beautiful Georgian Building home to Museum, cafe, conference and accommodation.

Speciality: Gluten free

Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

This new gallery showcases the work of local artists and craftspeople in a beautiful new building adjoining The Moors National Park Centre. The Gallery was shortlisted for the British Wood Awards.

Pickering Station, Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ

Enjoy fun days out for all the family aboard the world’s most popular heritage steam railway.

Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN

A beautiful Georgian House with full period detail, see how a Georgian gent lived and entertained.

St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NN

Grab a trowel and dig to see what you can find in DIG's specially designed excavation pits. Rediscover some of the finds that archaeologists have uncovered under the streets of York.

Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QB

Inspiring 58 acres of stunning gardens, perfect for relaxation and ideas, with year round events for all. Fabulous Betty's Tea Room, extensive RHS shop & plant centre.

35 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW

A real haunted house, over 700 years old. Countless visitors have felt the icy touch of invisible fingers and heard eerie screechings from the attic.

27 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1GG

Visit the former home of Noel Goddard Terry, of the famous York chocolate-making firm, Terry’s of York. The house was designed by architect Walter Brierley.

The Estate Office, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA

Thousands of trees from hundreds of places set amidst a stunning landscape of lakes,ponds and gentle walks, always something beautiful and unusual to see in this woodland garden. There are no boundaries in the arboretum just trees and sky.

2 Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, York, YO1 8AR

Discover the Medieval townhouse of the Prior's of Nostell and former Mayor of York. Rediscovered under a relatively modern façade, the stunning building has beautiful exposed timber frames, high ceilings and a horn window.

Monkbar, York, YO1 7LQ

The exhibition tells the story of Richard III, King of England (1483-1485).

Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR

On 1 August 2010 the Yorkshire Museum reopened after a major £2 million refurbishment. Housing some of the finest collections of archaeological and geological finds in Europe the Yorkshire Museum is the ideal first port of call for any trip

Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, Malton, YO17 9LS

A fine art gallery dedicated exclusively to the work of one of the country’s foremost wildlife and nature artists. Robert Fuller’s life-like sculptures and paintings are favoured at home by the RSPB and the National Trust.

King's Square, York, YO1 7LD

York's newest visitor attraction, now open!. Take a mouth-watering journey through the story of chocolate and confectionery in York.

Nunnington, Nr Helmsley, York, YO62 5UY

Picturesque 17th Century house with organically managed walled garden, famous for its miniature rooms collection and changing programme of high profile art and photography exhibitions and an innovative events programme.

Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DD

Imposing Georgian mansion, built in 1716 & contains one of the most impressive Baroque interiors in England.