York Tourist information - What to see and do in York, from The Press newspaper.

Skipton Castle

12:00am Monday 25th January 2010

Guardian of the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, this unique fortress is one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England. Standing on a 40-metre high crag, fully-roofed Skipton Castle was founded around 1090 by Robert de Romille, one of William the Conqueror’s Barons, as a fortress in the dangerous northern reaches of the kingdom

Duncombe Park

Duncombe Park, which has been the home of the Duncombe family for over 250 years, is situated on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors and adjacent to the picturesque market town of Helmsley surrounded by over 300 acres of stunning grounds and parkland

York Minster

York Minster is definitely the jewel in the historical crown of York.

Selby Abbey

Iconic architecture; sacred space and a vibrant worshiping community make Selby Abbey the place it is today. Men and women have worshiped here and served the wider community for over 900 years. Selby is a small Yorkshire town, 12 miles South of York with one of the most superb Abbey churches to be found anywhere in England.

York Racecourse

York Racecourse is one of the finest racecourses in the world, let alone Britain, and attracts thousands of visitors each year to take advantage of top quality racing, outstanding facilities, great viewing across Knavesmire and a wonderful atmosphere that makes a day out racing a real treat.

Bar Walls

Visitors who enjoy a walk and have a couple of hours to spare can get one of the best views of the city by strolling along the city's medieval walls.

Museum Gardens

One of the largest of York's attractive parks and a real favourite with visitors and locals alike.

Jorvik Viking Centre

Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-age city of Jorvik.

National Railway Museum

The world's largest railway museum is home to a wide range of railway icons and literally millions of artefacts, from Mallard - the world's fastest steam locomotive - to a lock of Robert Stephensons hair.

Rowntree Park

Situated on the bank of the River Ouse, this park sprawls over approximately 30 acres.

York Art Gallery

The permanent collection, which is renowned for its old masters, as well as a collection of British paintings spanning six hundred years is now displayed along themes including people, places and landscapes.

Clifford's Tower

For the sheer drama of its setting, and its chequered history, there is little in York to rival Clifford's Tower.

Shambles

Tourists from all over the world come to visit Shambles, one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe.

DIG

Have you ever wanted to take part in an excavation and discover real objects from ancient civilisations?