Guidebook for York
Sightseeing
Visitors can learn about the history, the stained glass windows and the stone masonry. Guided tours are also available in the minster to learn more information.
132 locals recommend
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateVisitors can learn about the history, the stained glass windows and the stone masonry. Guided tours are also available in the minster to learn more information.
Taking a river cruise on the river ouse is a great way to see the sights and relax whilst taking in the scenery.
29 locals recommend
City Cruises York King's Staith Landing
King's StaithTaking a river cruise on the river ouse is a great way to see the sights and relax whilst taking in the scenery.
Bishopthorpe road has become the place to be in york, a row of mostly independant shops and cafes, its very desirable and has a variety of places to go.
Bishopthorpe Road
Bishopthorpe RoadBishopthorpe road has become the place to be in york, a row of mostly independant shops and cafes, its very desirable and has a variety of places to go.
Take in the 360 degree views from the top and see the city laid out in front of you. Learn about the history and make your way to the top to the open air wall walk.
67 locals recommend
Clifford's Tower
Tower StTake in the 360 degree views from the top and see the city laid out in front of you. Learn about the history and make your way to the top to the open air wall walk.
Arts & Culture
It has a wide range of exhibiitions including paintings, pottery and sculpture on display. There is also a cafe and gift shop. Audio Tours and Group bookings are also avialble.
118 locals recommend
York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareIt has a wide range of exhibiitions including paintings, pottery and sculpture on display. There is also a cafe and gift shop. Audio Tours and Group bookings are also avialble.
There is always a warm welcome, and very good exhibtions of various artists through painting, sculpture, pottery and textiles. Inormation on upcoming events and exhibition are also available during your visit.
Lotte Inch Gallery
14 BoothamThere is always a warm welcome, and very good exhibtions of various artists through painting, sculpture, pottery and textiles. Inormation on upcoming events and exhibition are also available during your visit.
Step back in time to see, learn and understand about the history of the railways and how through the years train travel has become more advanced. They also host many events throughout the year.
153 locals recommend
National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadStep back in time to see, learn and understand about the history of the railways and how through the years train travel has become more advanced. They also host many events throughout the year.
It has a wide range of productions from Plays, ballet and pantomines. The there is a ticket office and cafe on site, as well more information as to whats on.
27 locals recommend
York Theatre Royal
Saint Leonard's PlaceIt has a wide range of productions from Plays, ballet and pantomines. The there is a ticket office and cafe on site, as well more information as to whats on.
Shopping
The shambles is one of the most historic streets in York city centre, there are wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes and tourist attractions.
91 locals recommend
Shambles
ShamblesThe shambles is one of the most historic streets in York city centre, there are wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes and tourist attractions.
This is the latest shopping centre to open on the outiskirts of York, and is proving to be very popluar amogst many people. There are well known brands and an array of well known chain cafes and reatuarants available.
8 locals recommend
Vangarde Retail Park
Vangarde Retail ParkThis is the latest shopping centre to open on the outiskirts of York, and is proving to be very popluar amogst many people. There are well known brands and an array of well known chain cafes and reatuarants available.
There is plenty of choice of shops available, well known brands such as boots, primark, new look and river island. Cafes and restaurants are also available on site.
20 locals recommend
Monks Cross Shopping
Monks Cross DriveThere is plenty of choice of shops available, well known brands such as boots, primark, new look and river island. Cafes and restaurants are also available on site.
York designer outlet has a wide range of shops from the highstreet to designer lables at discount prices. Cafes and restaurants are also available in the foodhall. Bus number park and ride number 7 and arriva bus 415.
81 locals recommend
York Designer Outlet
Saint Nicholas AvenueYork designer outlet has a wide range of shops from the highstreet to designer lables at discount prices. Cafes and restaurants are also available in the foodhall. Bus number park and ride number 7 and arriva bus 415.
Essentials
Morrisons supermrket has a large range of products and essentials for your travels. There is also a dry cleaners and cafe on site.
18 locals recommend
Morrisons
Foss Islands RoadMorrisons supermrket has a large range of products and essentials for your travels. There is also a dry cleaners and cafe on site.
Waitrose, is well located to the the rest of the retail park and there is a cafe on site a great place to meet friends and familiy.
24 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
Foss Islands RoadWaitrose, is well located to the the rest of the retail park and there is a cafe on site a great place to meet friends and familiy.
If there is any other information that you require the tourist information centre is as always a good place to go, there is a wide range of services and information available together with a warm welcome and assistance if required.
11 locals recommend
Visit York Information Centre
21 Museum StIf there is any other information that you require the tourist information centre is as always a good place to go, there is a wide range of services and information available together with a warm welcome and assistance if required.
Entertainment & Activities
City Screen Picturehouse, is a great place to meet friends, meet in the cafe which also has outside seating looking over the river, multiple cinema screens with update listings, and live music in the basement.
67 locals recommend
City Screen Picturehouse York
13-17 Coney StCity Screen Picturehouse, is a great place to meet friends, meet in the cafe which also has outside seating looking over the river, multiple cinema screens with update listings, and live music in the basement.
A day at the races is always a good time, there are various public enclosures to see the racing, place your bets and meet with friends in and around the racecourse.
14 locals recommend
York Racecourse station
A day at the races is always a good time, there are various public enclosures to see the racing, place your bets and meet with friends in and around the racecourse.
Getting Around
That there is a limited parking surronding the apartment complex but good for exploring out of the city centre.
10 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - York
Unit 1 Foss Islands RdThat there is a limited parking surronding the apartment complex but good for exploring out of the city centre.
York city sightseeing bus takes through the streets to see the sights and there is a hop on and off service which allows plenty of flexibility.
13 locals recommend
York City Sightseeing
Exhibition SquareYork city sightseeing bus takes through the streets to see the sights and there is a hop on and off service which allows plenty of flexibility.
Local taxi company, available from outside the railway station and available to book via telephone from anywhere in York. Very good and friendly service.
7 locals recommend
Streamline & Local Taxis
7 Cumberland StLocal taxi company, available from outside the railway station and available to book via telephone from anywhere in York. Very good and friendly service.
Station Taxis are available from the railway station and can be booked in advance, from most places in the city and at designated taxi ranks, though these are mostly in use at weekends and evenings.
Station Taxis
Station RoadStation Taxis are available from the railway station and can be booked in advance, from most places in the city and at designated taxi ranks, though these are mostly in use at weekends and evenings.
Parks & Nature
The Museum Gardens is a great place to meet people, relax in the surroundings, walk around the abbey ruins and visit the yorkshire musuem which dipalys exhibitions and holds lectures.
127 locals recommend
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetThe Museum Gardens is a great place to meet people, relax in the surroundings, walk around the abbey ruins and visit the yorkshire musuem which dipalys exhibitions and holds lectures.
A nice place to pass the time, relaxing and there is a cafe in the park where there is a selection of food and drink. It has views of the river and a plenty of space to run around in.
85 locals recommend
Rowntree Park
Terry Avenue A nice place to pass the time, relaxing and there is a cafe in the park where there is a selection of food and drink. It has views of the river and a plenty of space to run around in.