Things to do in York

York, North Yorkshire

Barley Hall, in York, is a beautiful Medieval House that was once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York. Until the 1980s the house was hid...

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  This Georgian house stands tall to this day and has a fascinating history. Still an architecural marvel, the house now hosts a number of different pa...

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With just sixty minutes on the clock, you are locked in a room and tasked with stopping the plans of an evil scientist, so gather a team and see if you have ...

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Castle Howard, in the heart of North Yorkshire, is a stunning 18th century residence, which is set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in the Howard...

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  While mostly in ruins now, Clifford's tower still stands tall as a fantastic piece of medieval architecture. The largest and most visible piece of Yo...

York, North Yorkshire

Have fun discovering York with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. York is a North Yorkshire city, with more miles of intact wall...

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If you are looking for fascinating, frightening fun, then look no further than Dr. Doom's ghost walks. Follow theatrical costumed guides around the ancient c...

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Established almost 2000 years ago by the Romans, York is certainly not lacking in history and a guided tour around the city's most famous sites is one of the...

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Follow Gary Goldthorpe, the ghost creeper of York, around on a morbidly fascinating journey through the dark corners of the city. Discover the terrifying tal...

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Discover the cherished family home of Noel Goddard Terry, owner of the famous chocolate-making firm Terry’s of York. The house was designed by architec...

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Think you have what it takes to graduate spy school? How about joing the NYPD or becoming becoming a fully qualified astronaut? With Gr8escape York you can f...

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Atmospheric church dating from the 15th century, with some areas showing features from even before then. Complete with box pews giving visitors their own are...

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The Hyena Lounge Comedy Club has a longstanding reputation for bringing the best comedians from the world’s comedy circuit to North Yorkshire. With sho...

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Jorvik Viking Centre goes back over 1000 years in time and houses over 800 Viking items and a reconstruction of a Viking-Age street.

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DIG, in York, is a hands-on archaelogical adventure allowing our trainee 'diggers' to discover the most exciting artefacts from 2000 years of York's History....

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Lost Earth Adventures was founded by Richard and Sarah Goodey. An adventurous husband and wife duo, they’ve never been content with your typical sun, s...

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Visit the Micklegate Bar Museum: Henry VII experience to discover more about this notorious ruler and first Tudor King of England. Find out about his early l...

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  Being home to the Derwent Valley Light Railway, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, anyone visiting Murton far...

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For a fantastic free day out in York visit the award winning National Railway Museum. Explore our three giant halls full of railway legends including Mallard...

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Visit the North York Moors National Park, where history and nature combine to create an amazingly vibrant landscape, which is rich in both heritage and wildl...

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Set in the picturesque countryside of Nunnington, this Tudor manor house has gone through various changes over the years , but still retains a fascinating hi...

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 With a wide variety of different pots and ceramics available to decorate and prices starting from just £4, this studio is perfect for anyone want...

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Rainbows is a Paint-Your-Own Ceramics Studio situated in the heart of the beautiful historic City of York. We offer a fun and relaxing environment for people...

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Visitors are invited to Richard III Experience at Monk Bar to discover the story of medieval York, during the reign of Richard III. From his early ...

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Exclusive Ghost Walk of York. Advanced booking recommended to avoid disappointment. Perfect for anyone wanting a more in depth and personal experience.&...

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  With 2000 years of history to explore, a Bloody Tour of York will cover all the most gruesome, true tales the city has to offer. Follow your guide, M...

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For those looking to learn more about the dark secrets hidden within the city, then a chilling walk along the Ghost Trail of York is perfect. Suitable for al...

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This 14th century Hall is a building of great national importance, as it is one of the largest buildings of its kind and was constructed years before buildin...

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Believed to be the first exclusive ghost walk in the world, an original York ghost walk covers a variety of history, mystery and folklore that surrounds the ...

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Join your Viking tourguide Sigwulf and take a walk around various majors sites of the city, learning about York's Anglo-Sacndinavian and Norman past. With th...

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The Shambles Market, is the perfect shopping destination offering exceptional fresh produce, unique crafts and essential merchandise. With over 85 stalls, of...

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This years winner of Google's Most Picturesque Street in Britain, the Shambles is a fantastic place to take a stroll if you are visiting York. Whether you ar...

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The York Dungeon is a unique visitor attraction that brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes in a truly uniq...

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  With York being home to some of the country's most haunted sites, this spooktacular tour will lead you through all the dark corners of the city revea...

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This Edwardian town house has quite the fascinating history, being transformed from a delapidated property to a residence fit for a gentleman. At the end of ...

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For anyone that is looking to savour all the sites that York has to offer, then an extensive free tour by White Rose York tours is perfect. With the belief t...

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For anyone looking to appreciate the arts, the the York art gallery is the perfect place to visit. With a variety of collections, from over 1000 paintings co...

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Take a trip through 400 years of Victorian British life.

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Two miles long with history stretching back over 2,000 years, York City Walls are a great way to get some exercise and fresh air, as well as see the sights o...

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York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Built around the 14th century, York Minster is visited by over 2 million people a year.

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A stunning medieval church now opened to the public as a visual art venue, York St Mary's hosts a number of different and exciting exhibitions throughout the...

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There is a monster, 1900 years old, thousands have died in its name. Like all the best masters of disguise it’s gone by many names: Eboracum, Eoforvic,...

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York’s Chocolate Story is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families and the...

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Yorkshire Air Museum is based on a Second World War Bomber Command Station. Also housed at the museum is the only restored Halifax bomber.

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Yorkshire Heart is a family run Vineyard and Brewery in York, which focuses on producing their award winning English wines, as well as lovely craft  bee...

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The rich history of York is brought to life within the Yorkshire Museum and is one of the most comprehensive and well stocked museums outside of London. From...

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SKATE, PLAY, SHOP AND DINE AT AWARD-WINNING YORKSHIRE’S WINTER WONDERLAND The award-winning festive event YORKSHIRE’S WINTER WONDERLAND makes a ...

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With a variety of different daily walks run, a tour by Yorkwalk is great way to discover all that York has to offer. From exploring the main attractions of t...