Places to visit in and around York

ATTRACTIONS IN YORK

York Minster open daily subject to services.
Adults £5, children free.
T: 01904 557216
www.yorkminster.org

Clifford's Tower, Tower Street proud symbol of Medieval Kings.
Open daily Apr-Sep 10am-6pm. Oct 10am-5pm.
Nov-Mar 10am-4pm. Adults £3, child £1.50.
T: 01904 646940
www.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire

Yorvik, Coppergate the Authentic Viking Encounter Travel 1000 years in just one day. New artefacts gallery.
Open daily Apr-Oct 10am-5pm. Nov-Mar 10am-4pm.
Adults £7.45, child £5.25, Concessions £6.30.
T: 01904 543403
www.vikingjorvik.com

National Railway Museum, Leeman Road - the world's largest Railway Museum Giants of Steam including Flying Scotsman.
Open daily 10am-6pm.
Admission Free!

The NRM’s New Yorkshre Wheel - unique view of the medieval city, river and surrounding area.
Rides start 10am, last ticket at 17.15pm.
Adults £6, child £4, under 4's free.
T: 01904 621261
www.nrm.org.uk

York Castle Museum one of Britain's largest museums of everyday life (Dick Turpin's cell/authentic streets etc). Recently had a facelift with a "meet the people theme".
Open daily Apr-Sep.
T: 01904 687687
www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk

Merchant Adventurers Hall, Fossgate Open daily
Apr-Sep Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm. Fri-Sat 9.30am-5pm.
Sun 12pm-4pm. Adults £2.50, under 7's free.

Treasurer’s House, Minster Yard source of ghost stories!
Open Mar-Sep except Fridays 11am-4.30pm.
Adults £5, child/con £2.50.
T: 01904 624246
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens rich in archaeological finds.
Open daily 10am-5pm. Adults £4.25,
child £2.70.
T: 01904 629745
ww.york.gov.uk

Shambles - stroll Europe's best preserved medieval ancient street to browse, shop or eat! Then go on to do the same thing in Stonegate.

Hidden Secrets - don't pass through York without visiting some of its hidden secrets such as Richard III Museum (houses in 14th century Monk Bar); Micklegate Bar Museum, Barley Hall (off Stonegate) and the Roman Bathhouse beneath the Roman Bath Pub in St. Sampson's Square.

Dig! at St. Savior's Church the newest addition to York's visitor's attractions simulated archaeological site where visitors can excavate a Roman Fort.
T: 01904 554436
www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk

Cold War Relic Open to the Public guided tour of semi-submerged secret Cold War Bunker on outskirts of York.
T: 01904 601901
www.english-heritage.org.uk

 

York Boat, at The Boatyard, Lendal Bridge modern passenger boat with sun decks, heated lounges/bar.
Everyday from 10.30am. 1 hour guided tour.
Evening entertainment and ghost cruises.
T: 01904 628324
www..yorkboa.co.uk

City Sightseeing and Guide Friday open top bus tour.
Daily 9am-5pm Mar-Oct. Daily 10am-3pm Nov-Feb.

The York Dungeon, Clifford Street unique feast of horrible fun! Not for those with nervous disposition!!!
Open daily at 10.30am.
T: 01904 632599
www.tedungeons.com

 

A York Pass gives entry to over 30 favourite attractions, with discounts at restaurants, evening entertainment and car hire.
Day Adult £19, child £10, including free 68 page
guide with maps.
T: 01904 621756
www.yorkpasscom

 

York Racecorse - open 15 race days May-Oct from
11.15am-6pm. Adults from £5, child under 16 free.
T: 01904 620911
www.yorkrcecourse.co.uk

The Ghost Hunt of York 7.30pm Shambles every night,
whatever the weather. No need to book.
T: 01994 608700
www.ghosthunt.co.uk

Throughout the winter months many of York's historic buildings are beautifully illuminated using the most advanced lighting technology. From medieval churches and ancient bridges, to guildhalls and galleries, spectacular lighting now transforms areas of the city, giving them a new significance after dusk.

Activities to do in the city

Climb the 275 Minster steps or try the more leisurely Clifford's Tower - a mere 104 steps for stunning views over the city. Perfect your driving skills and experience the thrills of Go-Karting at the city's F1 Racing Track. Walk the Walls. Four kilometres of Roman fortifications give you a new view of York. York hosts a full programme of events all year, including Farmer's and Continental markets.

Attractions near York

Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, YO41 4AU
Unique award winning museum based on authentic WWII Bomber Command Station.
Open daily 10am-5pm summer. 10am-3.30pm winter. Adults £5,
child £5, seniors £3, reduced rates for groups.
T: 01904 608590
www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk

Castle Howard, 15 miles from York off the A64
supreme and unspoilt example of the 18th century at its most sumptuous.
House open Mar-Nov. Grounds all year from 10am daily, last admission 4pm.
T: 01653 648333
www.castlehoward.co.uk

Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum, Malton YO17 6RT
sights, sounds and smells of wartime Britain.
Open daily 10am-5pm. Adults £4.50, child/con £3.50.
T: 01653 69777
www.edencamp.co.uk

North Moors Railway, Pickering Station, Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ
most popular heritage railway in Britain. Steam locos travel 18 miles of track through stunning countryside.
Open Apr-Oct 9am-5.30pm.
Adults £13, child £6.50, seniors £11.50.
T: 01751 472508
www.northyorkshiremoorsrailway.com

The Visitor Information Centre can give you a free guide to
where to stay and what to do
T: 01904 621756
E: tourism@yorkvic.co.uk
www.visityork.org

Editorial by Pam Wilkinson.