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York

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City of Festivals

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence. This tourist-oriented city offers a wealth of historic attractions, as well as a variety of cultural and recreational activities. York was once the capital of the Roman province Britannia Inferior, and in the Middle Ages grew into an important wool-trading hub. Today, this relatively small urban center is one of the most popular places to visit in England, nicknamed the "City of Festivals" because of its busy calendar of cultural events. The roads within the old city center are pedestrianized, making sightseeing on foot or by bike a breeze. Find what you're looking for from your York holiday, by planning the whole thing with us using our handy United Kingdom trip itinerary maker website.
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Top York tours

North York Moors, Whitby and The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $65
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National Railway Museum
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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York City Walls
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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York Castle Museum
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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York Minster
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from York

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Beamish Museum
Beamish
4.7
Duration: 6 hours
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Durham Cathedral
Durham
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Doncaster
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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Chatsworth House
Bakewell
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in York

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Jorvik Viking Centre
3.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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York's Chocolate Story
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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The York Dungeon
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kohima Museum
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in York

Brewtown Tours
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Breezy Knees Gardens
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Brew York
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Yorkshire Air Museum
4.6
Duration: 3h 30 min

Historic Sites in York

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Castle Howard
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Treasurer's House
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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York Cold War Bunker
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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St. Crux Parish Hall
4.9
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in York

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York Maze
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
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The Homestead
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Piglets Adventure Farm
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

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The Original Viking Walk
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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York Shambles
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
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Peak Walking Adventures
Yorkshire Dales National Park
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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York Bird of Prey Centre
Huby
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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