The historic City of York has a wealth of award winning attractions and a range of superb shops set in a magnificent historic setting. As George VI said "the history of York is the history of England".
Visitors to York shouldn't miss the magnificent stained glass in York Minster - the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. And try and set aside an hour or so to walk on the historic walls that surround the city.
The river Ouse runs right through the centre of the walled city and a daytime or evening cruise with YorkBoat is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the sights of York and discover its rich history from the commentary/storyteller!
Key sights visible from a YorkBoat on the River Ouse today, include: | |||
| Roman Multangular Tower | (4th century) | ||
| St Mary's Abbey ruins | (12th century) | ||
| Clifford's Tower | (13th century) | ||
| York Minster | (1220 - 1472) | ||
| Guildhall | (15th century) | ||
| St Peter's School where Guy Fawkes was educated | (627AD) | ||
| Bishopthorpe Palace | (13th century) | ||
| Stone-built Ouse Bridge | (1820) | ||
| Cast-iron Skeldergate Bridge | (1882) | ||
| Lendal Bridge | (1863) | ||
| Clifton Bridge | (1963) | ||
| Scarborough Bridge | (1844) | ||
| Boatyard and buildings | (18th century) | ||
| Site of the Battle of Fulford | (1066) | ||
| St George's Field where witches were ducked | (Middle ages) | ||
| Castle Museum/prison buildings where Dick Turpin spent his last night | (18th century) | ||
| Bonding warehouse | (1875) | ||
| Terry's Chocolate Factory | (1930) | ||
| National Railway Museum | (1975) | ||
| River side penthouses | (1980's onwards ) | ||
| City Screen Cinema | (2000) | ||
York is an ideal base for a holiday in Yorkshire with good rail and transport links and a wide range of accommodation to suit every budget and preference. You'll need at least 2 or 3 days to see the key attractions and sights.
York Tourism Bureau can give you more details of where to go and where to stay in York - visit www.visityork.org.
Key Attractions & Tours include: | |
| York Minster - www.yorkminster.org | |
| National Railway Museum - www.nrm.org.uk | |
| York Dungeon - www.thedungeons.com | |
| Jorvik - the Viking City - www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk | |
| Guide Friday Open top buses - www.guidefriday.com | |
| York City Sightseeing Buses - www.city-sightseeing.com | |
| York Racecourse - www.yorkracecourse.co.uk | |
| Theatre Royal - www.theatre-royal-york.co.uk | |
| Grand Opera House - www.york-operahouse.co.uk | |
| Yorkshire Museum - www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk | |
| York Castle Museum - www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk | |
| York Art Gallery - www.yorkartgallery.org.uk | |
| York Model Railway | |
| Clifford's Tower - www.cliffordstower.com | |
| Castle Howard - www.castlehoward.co.uk | |
| Where to stay and things to do in Herriot Country - www.herriotcountry.com | |
| The McArthur Glen Designer Outlet - www.yorkdesigneroutlet.com | |
plus many more museums, shops, restaurants and places to visit...
