Sightseeing in and around York
Sightseeing
York Minster is the biggest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe, and considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful Gothic buildings. It took over 250 years to build and the craftsmanship is breathtaking; you can’t help but stare and wonder about how they managed its construction nearly 900 years ago.
If you have the energy and ability, do climb up the central tower, which will reward you with the highest view in all of York. But do be warned that there are 275 steps, up a narrow and fairly steep spiral staircase.
209 locals recommend
York Minster
DeangateYork Minster is the biggest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe, and considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful Gothic buildings. It took over 250 years to build and the craftsmanship is breathtaking; you can’t help but stare and wonder about how they managed its construction nearly 900 years ago.
If you have the energy and ability, do climb up the central tower, which will reward you with the highest view in all of York. But do be warned that there are 275 steps, up a narrow and fairly steep spiral staircase.
For a day trip from York Castle Howard makes a lovely drive the approach to the House is stunning particularly in autumn ;take a stroll around the lovely grounds or visit the iconic setting used in Bridgeton and Brideshead
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
For a day trip from York Castle Howard makes a lovely drive the approach to the House is stunning particularly in autumn ;take a stroll around the lovely grounds or visit the iconic setting used in Bridgeton and Brideshead
Excellent art gallery with regular exhibitions. Lovely shop and cafe too.
118 locals recommend
York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareExcellent art gallery with regular exhibitions. Lovely shop and cafe too.
York Castle Museum
Tower StreetReally interesting museum with authentic victorian street.
Unique museum cateloguing the history of York back to Roman times, housed in classical building in beautiful grounds.
60 locals recommend
Yorkshire Museum
Unique museum cateloguing the history of York back to Roman times, housed in classical building in beautiful grounds.
Fascinating building just outside the Micklegate bar.
7 locals recommend
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
17 Blossom StFascinating building just outside the Micklegate bar.
Beautiful walk around the walls, now medieval, originally Roman
44 locals recommend
York City Walls on Roman Fortress
Beautiful walk around the walls, now medieval, originally Roman
City Cruises York King's Staith Landing
King's StaithLovely boat trip up the river Ouse
Shambles
ShamblesAuthentic medieval street, with Harry Potter shops for the kids
York City Sightseeing
Exhibition Square21 stops round the City and run every 15 minutes