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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Must See & Do
Visit York Visitor Information Centre & Gift Shop
Welcome to York, a city steeped in history, culture, and charm. Before you embark on your exploration, make sure to drop by the Visit York Visitor Information Centre. 📍 We've moved! York's Visitor Informa…
The Visit York Pass
York In The Palm Of Your HandThe Visit York Pass is an added value sightseeing card giving you the flexibility to visit…
Shambles Market
Shambles Market is your ultimate destination for a diverse range of shopping needs. From exquisite quality gifts and fr…
York Minster
Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space wh…
York Park & Ride
With convenient sites around the city and regular buses into the centre, Park & Ride is a simple, great-value way t…
Shambles Food Court
Discover the Shambles Food Court nestled within the renowned Shambles Market, steeped in historical charm. Indulge in t…
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
Itineraries
Christmas in York: Festive Adventures Every Day
York is made for Christmas. Think twinkling medieval streets, festive window displays, in…
Must See & Do in York
Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the beauty and charm of our amazing city …
Hidden Gems of York
Step off the beaten track and delve deeper into the city’s ancient past to uncover some o…
York Chocolate Trail
Known as 'The Chocolate City', York is the home of Terry's Chocolate Orange, Rowntree's a…
Starring York: Dark Horrors
Beneath the beauty lies the Gothic. Stand among the ruins of Whitby Abbey, the birthplace…
Visit York Tourism Awards 2026: Winners
The Visit York Tourism Awards 2026 celebrate excellence across a diverse range of categor…
Experiences
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £29.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy a chippy tea with a view? Of course you do.Combine the best of British tra…
Half-Day Spa Experience
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Prices From £135.00
When time is short and you need some Spa time to help escape the pressures of everyday life, choose your half-day exper…
The Deathly Dark Tour of York
The Deathly Dark Tours
Prices From £8.00
The Deathly Dark Tours are known for their award-winning comedy horror / ghost walks in the heart of York; a city belie…
York Festivals
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Christmas in York 2026
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
The Yorkshire Halloween Festival
What's on in York
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The Preserving Season | An Evening with Tommy Ban…
The Abbey Inn at Byland
Lessons in Chemistry's Bonnie Garmus for Peck & P…
Topping & Company Booksellers
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.
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