Visit York VIP Pass
The Visit York VIP Pass provides free access to the below attractions, tours, and experiences. These are available to media/press visits as well as Visit York Members who wish to be a part of the VIP Pass.
If you wish to join the list of members on the VIP Pass, please contact membership@makeityork.com. For any media enquiries, please contact comms@makeityork.com.
Please note: pre-booking may be required to visit any of the attractions listed. Please contact the venue when planning your adventure to make sure they can accommodate you.
York Attractions
| Business | Address | Terms & Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre | 17 Blossom Street York YO24 1AQ | Free Guided Tours are available every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 10am and 11.30am. |
| Barley Hall | Off Stonegate York YO1 8AR | Seasonal opening times - Check website before visiting |
| City Cruises York | King's Staith York YO1 9SN | Valid on any York City Cruise – check website for available times/dates. |
| Clifford's Tower | Tower St York YO1 9SA | Seasonal opening times - Check website before visiting |
| DIG | St Saviourgate York YO1 8NN | VIP pass holders must call 01904 615505 to check availability |
| Fairfax House | Castlegate York YO1 9RN | Please see our website for opening times and What's On |
| Goddards | 27 Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1GG | See website for opening times. Please note there is accessible parking only. |
| JORVIK Viking Centre | Coppergate York YO1 9WT | JORVIK Viking Centre operates as pre-book only. Please check opening times and book tickets before you visit. |
| Merchant Adventurer's Hall | Fossgate York YO1 9XD | Occasionally closed for private functions - check website for details |
| National Railway Museum | Leeman Road York YO26 9XJ | Pass holders can ride free on the Road Train. |
| Roman Bath Museum | St Sampsons Square YO1 8RN | Please call ahead to check opening times. |
| Treasurer's House | Minster Yard York YO1 7JL | See website to pre-book for a house tour - use the 'Affiliate organisation' free ticket option, and bring the VIP Pass on the day. Booking is only for April – October. No booking needed for Christmas. |
| Van Gogh Immersive Experience | Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN | See website. |
| York Army Museum | 3 Tower Street York YO1 9SB | See website for opening times. |
| York Art Gallery | Exhibition Square York YO1 7EW | See website for opening times. |
| York Castle Museum | Eye of York, Castle Area, YO1 9RY | See website for opening times. |
| York Mansion House | St Helen's Square, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9QL | Re-opens in August 2025. |
| York Minster | Deangate, York, England YO1 7HH | See website for opening times. |
| York's Chocolate Story | 3-4 Kings Square, York YO1 7LD | See website for opening times - Walk Ups Only |
| The York Dungeon | 12 Clifford Street York YO1 9RD | Open daily throughout the year (excl Dec 24th to Dec 26th); Please check website for times. Excludes Dungeon Lates and Walking Tours. Photo ID and proof of employment required. |
| Yorkshire Museum | Museum Gardens York YO1 7FR | See website for opening times. |
Beyond York Attractions
| Business | Address | Terms & Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Air Force Memorial Yorkshire Air Museum | Elvington York YO41 6AU | Pass not valid on event days. |
| Beningbrough | Beningbrough York YO30 1DD | Open all year. Check website for opening times. |
| Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby | Grape Lane Whitby YO22 4BA | Seasonal opening times - Check website before visiting |
| Castle Howard | Castle Howard York YO60 7DA | See website for seasonal opening times. Pass not valid at Christmas or Events. Pre booking via the website is strongly advised to avoid disappointment |
| Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal | Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3DY | Seasonal opening times - Check website before visiting |
| Mother Shipton's Cave | Prophecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DD | Email in advance to book a timeslot. Pass not valid at Christmas. |
| National Centre for Birds of Prey | Duncombe Park, Helmsley, York YO62 5EB | Open 7 days a week, from mid February until mid October. Please see website for exact dates. |
| Nunnington Hall | Nunnington Nr Helmsley YO62 5UY | Seasonal opening times - Check website before visiting |
| Stillingfleet Lodge Garden and Nurseries | Stewart Lane Stillingfleet York YO19 6HP | See website for opening times. |
| The Yorkshire Arboretum | Castle Howard York YO60 7BY | See website for opening times. Contact administrator@yorkshirearboretum.org for any enquiries. |
| Wolds Way Lavender | Wintringham Malton North Yorkshire YO17 8HW | See website for opening times. |
York Tours and Experiences
| Business | Terms & Conditions |
|---|---|
| BOBH – Day Trips from York | Please call to make the booking, subject to availability |
| The Bloody Tour of York | Meet outside St Williams College, please check times ahead of booking. |
| Ghost Trail | See website for dates and times. |
| The Original Ghost Walk | See website for dates and times. |
| York City Sightseeing Bus Tour | Opening times for the season are 09:08-5:28. Running services up to every 15 minutes. |
| York Cycling Tours | See website for dates and times. |
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