Heritage and Culture - Only In York

Great East Window at York Minster
Marvel at the largest expanse of stained glass in the UK, York Minster’s Great East Window.

Horn of Ulf
Witness a replica of the Horn of Ulf, this 1,000-year-old treasure was believed to have belonged to a Viking nobleman, who gifted the land on which York Minster now stands.

York Mansion House
York Mansion House is the earliest home ever built for a Lord Mayor still standing in the UK.

Clifford's Tower
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city from the top of Clifford’s Tower, a proud symbol of the power of medieval kings.

JORVIK Viking Centre
Immerse yourself in Viking York at the world-famous JORVIK, explore the city as it existed over 1000 years ago, and discover the sights, sounds and smells of the Viking Age.

National Railway Museum
Peek into the past and imagine what it was like to explore Britain as part of the Royal Family, aboard Queen Victoria’s Palace on Wheels at the National Railway Museum.

Bar Convent
Explore the Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre or book a stay at England’s oldest working convent.  Visit the 250-year-old hidden chapel.

Castle Howard
Visit one of England’s finest stately homes, Castle Howard and be part of CountryFile live.

Roman Bath
Discover a pub with a Roman Bath in the basement, find out more about Eboracum as you step underground.

Yorkshire Museum
Take an epic journey back through 150 million years at Yorkshire Museum’s Jurassic World.

York Pass
Visit 30 attractions in less than one square mile, don’t forget to buy your York Pass.

Yorkshire Air Museum
See inside the historic Halifax bomber and explore over sixty exhibits at the Yorkshire Air Museum.

Holgate Windmill
Sit under the turning sails of Holgate Windmill. This country’s oldest 5-sailed mill, explore the historic building and learn how traditional stoneground flour is produced.

Travel with LNER
Travel by train from London to York with LNER, along the railway line that was shaped by York’s railway king George Hudson.