🌞Join us as we explore all there is to see and do in York. There is something for everyone!!
👍INTRODUCTION
The city of York is a beautiful medieval city in the county of Yorkshire in the UK. York has an abundance of attractions for all ages, most of which sadly have a cost attached. Saying that we regularly spend the day there and only buy food and drink. There are plenty of historic buildings, quaint shopping streets, pretty gardens and the city walls, that cost you nothing to explore.
👍WHERE TO PARK IN YORK
Our place of choice to park when visiting York for the day is the Marygate car park, its postcode is YO30 7DT. This website will give the options of other council run car parks Long stay car parks – City of York Council
There are also a number of Park and Ride locations around York, please see this website for details Park & Ride – City of York Council
👍WHAT IS THERE TO SEE AND DO IN YORK
✅ Jorvik Viking Centre
The Jorvik Viking Centre opened in 1984, following and archaeological dig and find in 1978. In 2001 a time machine was installed to experience life back in the Viking Age.
✅The Hole in Wand
The Hole In Wand – Magical Wizard Mini Golf in York
The Hole in Wand – Home Page – The Hole in Wand Magical Mini Golf, York
✅Clifford’s Tower York
Clifford’s Tower, York is a historic stronghold with amazing views of the city. It was built by William the Conqueror
Clifford’s Tower, York | English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk)
✅Castle Museum
York Castle Museum is one of my favourite museums to visit, I really enjoy the room and street sets. Your entry ticket to York Castle Museum is valid for a year, so you can visit as many times as you like during that period.
✅York Crown Court
York Crown Court is an 18th Century Courthouse
✅ Boat trips
York has a variety of day and evening river cruises available for you to enjoy. There is a limit on how close you can get to many of the best sights of York, but it is still a pleasant experience.
York Sightseeing Cruise on River Ouse with City Cruises by City Experiences
✅ York Dungeon
The York Dungeon is a great attraction to visit. It is part of the Merlin group, so if you have an annual pass this would be included.
Unmissable York Attractions | The York Dungeon (thedungeons.com)
✅York Army Museum
York Army Museum is a very reasonably priced museum, with many discounts including for Service Personnel, so it is worth checking the website.
✅ The Shambles
The Shambles York is the oldest street in York, some of the buildings date back to the 13th century and a must for Harry Potter fans, as it has become a bit of a Diagon Alley with the variety of little independent stores on offer.
✅ York Minster
York Minster is a magnificent Cathedral both inside and out. The minster was completed in 1472.
✅St Michael Le Belfrey
The Belfrey was built in the 15th Century and is found next to York Minster.
✅York Chocolate Story
York’s Chocolate Story is a fun attraction for all ages of chocolate lovers, with or without children
York’s Chocolate Story (yorkschocolatestory.com)
There is so much more to see in York, other attractions are – Afternoon Tea at Betty’s Tearoom • The National Railway Museum • Yorkshire Museum • Museum Gardens • York City Walls • York Cold War Bunker • And so much more!!
🎥We have included two videos below, one of a day exploring York and another aboard a river cruise in York.
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