Guidebook for York
Sightseeing
York Minster
DeangateLargest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. An absolute must see.
The most beautiful park in York - home to the fascinating Yorkshire Museum and the ruins of the magnificent St Mary's Abbey.
127 locals recommend
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetThe most beautiful park in York - home to the fascinating Yorkshire Museum and the ruins of the magnificent St Mary's Abbey.
The story of York must include the story of the Vikings in the city - wonderfully and interactively told at the Jorvik Viking Centre
181 locals recommend
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateThe story of York must include the story of the Vikings in the city - wonderfully and interactively told at the Jorvik Viking Centre
Home of the national collection of historically significant railway vehicles.
153 locals recommend
National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadHome of the national collection of historically significant railway vehicles.
Visit the Norman keep of York Castle - it has stunning views of the city.
67 locals recommend
Clifford's Tower
Tower StVisit the Norman keep of York Castle - it has stunning views of the city.
Wander the ancient city walls and view the city from an entirely different perspective.
19 locals recommend
City Walls
Wander the ancient city walls and view the city from an entirely different perspective.
Beautiful little park with exquisite views of the Minster in a tranquil setting - escape the tour groups in this wonderful garden.
Dean's Park
2 Minster YardBeautiful little park with exquisite views of the Minster in a tranquil setting - escape the tour groups in this wonderful garden.
Ancient house and gardens managed by the National Trust
10 locals recommend
National Trust - Treasurer's House, York
Minster YardAncient house and gardens managed by the National Trust
Food Scene
For the quintessential English afternoon tea - you have to go to Betty's - if the queue is too long - try Betty's little sister, Little Betty's on Stonegate
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareFor the quintessential English afternoon tea - you have to go to Betty's - if the queue is too long - try Betty's little sister, Little Betty's on Stonegate
Dine by the river in style. The Star Inn has recently been renovated and offers excellent views of Lendal Bridge.
79 locals recommend
The Star Inn the City
Museum StreetDine by the river in style. The Star Inn has recently been renovated and offers excellent views of Lendal Bridge.
Rustique
28 CastlegateWonderful French brasserie.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer more your thing? Visit the quirky House of The Trembling Madness for a worldwide collection of tipples, and have a drink in the medieval bar upstairs...
52 locals recommend
House Of The Trembling Madness
48 StonegateBeer more your thing? Visit the quirky House of The Trembling Madness for a worldwide collection of tipples, and have a drink in the medieval bar upstairs...
Great local pub, just by Bootham Bar with a beer garden with views of the Minster
16 locals recommend
Lamb & Lion Inn
2-4 High PetergateGreat local pub, just by Bootham Bar with a beer garden with views of the Minster
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
63 Boar LnClosest convenience store
Arts & Culture
Catch a new release film or screenings of Shakespeare plays performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company, or Operas from the Royal Opera House and Glyndebourne.
67 locals recommend
City Screen Picturehouse York
13-17 Coney StCatch a new release film or screenings of Shakespeare plays performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company, or Operas from the Royal Opera House and Glyndebourne.
York Theatre Royal
Saint Leonard's Place'The' theatre in York