York Minster

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

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

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

St Mary's Abbey

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

Jorvik Viking Centre

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

Mallard

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

Rowntree Park

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

York Art Gallery

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

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

Shambles

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

DIG

DIG

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



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