York Visitor Attractions
Use our York sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to York, or browse by location using the map of attractions in York.
York, North Yorkshire YO60 7DA
Tel +44 (0)1653 648 444
Castle Howard is over 300 years old and is one of Britain's finest historic houses. Whilst touring the house guides will tell stories of its history, family and collections. Also visit the extensive gardens and shop.
Coppergate Centre, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9WT
Tel +44 (0)1904 643211
Jorvik Viking Centre is a popular visitor attraction. The exhibition is based on archaeological evidence unearthed during excavations. Walk through reconstructed Viking streets and browse the shop for books and gifts.
Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire YO26 4XJ
Tel +44 (0)8704 214001
The National Railway Museum is the largest railway museum in the world and has a collection of historically significant vehicles, like The Rocket and The Mallard. With so much to see it's a great free day out.
Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9XD
Tel +44 (0)1904 654818
The 14 century Merchant Adventurers' Hall is the finest building of its date and type in Europe and is of major national importance. On display to the public are fine collections of paintings, furniture and silver.
12 Clifford's street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9RD
Tel +44 (0)1904 632599
Deep in the heart of historic York, buried beneath its very paving stones, lies the North's most chillingly famous horror attraction. The York Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life.
4-5 College Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7JF
Tel +44 (0)1904 557216
York Minister is renowned worldwide as an artistic and architectural masterpiece. It is over 250 years old and offers a lot to experience for all age groups. This is a site where history has been made.
The Boatyard, Lendal Bridge, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DP
Tel +44 (0)1904 628324
YorkBoat operate 4 guided river tours a day from King's Staith & Lendal Bridge with 45 minute commentaries. Sit on the top deck or in the warm as you view the sights of York in comfort
Halifax Way, Elvington, North Yorkshire YO41 4AU
Tel +44 (0)1904 608595
The Museum is very popular with aviation enthusiasts and is a great day out for all. There are displays of aircraft, military vehicles, uniforms, an air gunners' collection and a Barnes Wallis collection.
