Plan your visit to York
A city where ancient walls surround incredible local businesses, attractions, shops, accommodation and eateries, with exciting events every day and inspiring festivals every month of the year.
Perfectly placed half-way between London and Edinburgh and with the glorious Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Wolds right on the doorstep, York is unlike any other English city. There’s thirty world-class museums you can explore, the best racecourse in the country and a thriving cultural scene.
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City Cruises York - Sightseeing Cruises
Enjoy York's No. 1 sightseeing tour; an entertaining and informative cruise on the River Ouse! Step on-board and take a seat on the top deck or wrapped up warm in our enclosed saloon - wherever you sit you will have a g…
Visit York Information Centre & Gift Shop
Welcome to York, a city steeped in history, culture, and charm. Before you embark on your exploration, make sure to dro…
York Minster
Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space wh…
Shambles Market
Shambles Market is your ultimate destination for a diverse range of shopping needs. From exquisite quality gifts and fr…
The Visit York Pass
The Visit York Pass is an added value sightseeing card giving you the flexibility to visit top attractions in the city …
Itineraries
Accessible City Break: Inclusive Day Out in York
Explore at your own pace – York has something for everyone. York is a city full of charac…
Accessible York: Explore with Confidence
Amazing accessible experiences in York. This list offers a snapshot of venues with detail…
York Mumbler’s Guide to Accessible Family Fun in York
York Mumbler has published a comprehensive, free online guide for families with accessibi…
Accessible Adventures in the North York Moors National Park
Join accessibility advocate and content creator, Life of Pippa, on unforgettable adventur…
Visit York Tourism Awards 2025: Winners
The Visit York Tourism Awards 2025 celebrate excellence across a diverse range of categor…
Green York: Plan a Sustainable Weekend
York has so much to offer for those wanting a sustainable trip away, from eco-conscious r…
York Festivals
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Eboracum Roman Festival 2025
TakeOver 2025
York Festival of Ideas 2025
Our Blog
View all BlogsWhether you’re visiting York for the first time or you’ve lived here all your life, we’ve got something to inspire you.
Find Accessible Businesses
Let us know what services you require so we can show you only the results that meet your needs. Accessibility details are provided by Visit York member businesses. We recommend contacting venues directly to confirm specific features before visiting.