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Our city is built on 2000 years of incredible history and has more attractions per square mile than anywhere else in the UK. York is home to many world-class museums, art galleries and other fun filled experiences for you to enjoy. Discover York's tales on one of our fascinating walking tours, finding out about the city's past as you wander through the streets and snickelways. Sample York's spooky and sinister side on one of the many thrilling ghost walks.
There's plenty of other entertainment on offer too, with a host of theatres, cinemas and music venues ready to round off your evening with a touch of culture at a premier show, concert or screening. If you want to get active, there are plenty of activities in York to satisfy you, from bike hire to trampolining. With the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales in easy reach, as well as many beautiful gardens, you can enjoy the great outdoors with York as your base.
With so many things to do in York, make the most of your visit by staying in York for longer, so you can take your time and see more of our incredible city.
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York's Chocolate Story
York's Chocolate Story, located in the heart of York, is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the histor…
Clifford's Tower
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Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens - National Trust
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Goddards - National Trust
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York Leisure Centre: Clip 'n Climb
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Ellers Farm Distillery
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BOBH - Day Tours of Yorkshire
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Treasurer's House - National Trust
Treasurer's House is now closed until spring 2023 - we look forward to welcoming you back for at tour then. A house of …
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Housing some of the finest collections of archaeological and geological finds in Europe, the Yorkshire Museum, is the i…
National Railway Museum
Escape the day-to-day and join National Railway Museum for a journey through time. Get up close to icons of the rails i…
Dalby Forest
Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventur…
ClueGo Ltd
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Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden - National Trust
Spend a whole day exploring North Yorkshire's World Heritage Site, less than 30 miles from the centre of York. A place…
York Castle Museum
Welcome to the award-winning York Castle Museum - come and immerse yourself in over 400 years of York's past. Come and…
York Art Gallery
Spot the L.S. Lowry’s, Turner or Hockney and surround yourself with some of the best ceramic art in the world at one of…
City Sightseeing York
The City Sightseeing York tour will capture the hearts of all ages! With so many things to do and attractions to see, Y…
BOBH - Private Day Tours of Yorkshire
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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! Min. 45-Minute Sightseei…
Clueniversity of Magic - Solve The City
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JORVIK Viking Centre
Discover the Original Viking Encounter at JORVIK Viking Centre! Experience the Viking Age by pre-booking your visit now…
Treasure Hunt York
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The Secret City by CityDays
Treasure Hunt York - A New Way To Explore The Ancient City Of York. Immerse yourself in stunning York, solving head-scr…
Visit York Information Centre & Gift Shop
The Visit York Visitor Information Centre is based in the heart of the city, not far from the iconic York Minster. Our …
The York Dungeon
York Dungeon - Dick's Back! Get ready to journey back through 2000 Years of York's darkest History as you see, hear and…
York Minster
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