York Tourist Information & Visitors Guide
The superbly preserved, walled city of York has witnessed more than 2000 years of vibrant history. Today quaint tea-shops, bustling shopping streets and award winning attractions ensure year round popularity. Dont miss the magnificent Minster, explore our railway heritage and discover our Viking ancestory.
York Highlights
- York Minster - the largest Gothic cathedral north of the Alps with some superb 800 year old stained glass
- Jorvik Viking Centre - explore what life was like in York over 1000 years ago when the Vikings ruled the land
- National Railway Museum - don't miss the largest railway museum in the world covering every conceivable aspect of railway travel
- York Dungeon - discover the dark side of York life in the ghoulish, gruesome dungeon
- York Castle Museum - museum of everyday life, authentic household room scenes, toys and clothes from the past
- Castle Howard - just a few miles outside York this magnificent house is still the family home of the Howard family.
Plan your visit to York
- York Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in York
- York Attractions - places to visit, where to eat and shopping
- York Short Breaks - offers and ideas in York
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