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it’s like walking through a living timeline. You can stroll from medieval streets like The Shambles to Roman ruins in just a few minutes. Here’s how York blends these eras together so beautifully.

York Minster

Deangate, York YO1 7HH

York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. Since the 7th century, the Minster has been at the centre of Christianity in the north.

National Railway Museum York

Leeman Rd, York YO26 4XJ

The National Railway Museum is a museum in York, England, forming part of the Science Museum Group. The museum tells the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society

Castle Museum

Tower St, York YO1 9RY

The York Castle Museum is a museum located in York, North Yorkshire, England, on the site of York Castle, which was originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068.

Jorvik Viking Centre

19 Coppergate, Coppergate Shopping Centre, York, YO1 9WT

orvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England, containing lifelike mannequins and life-size dioramas depicting Viking life in the city. Visitors are taken through the dioramas in ‘time capsule’ carriages equipped with speakers. It was created by York Archaeological Trust and opened in 1984.

Chocolate Story

King’s Sq, York YO1 7LD

York’s Chocolate Story is a visitor attraction and chocolate museum on King’s Square, in York. Opened in March 2012, it shows the history of chocolate making in York, including the Rowntree’s factory which opened in 1890, owned since 1988 by Nestlé.

Yorkshire Air Museum

Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU

The Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial is an aviation museum in Elvington, York, England, on the site of the former RAF Elvington airfield, a Second World War RAF Bomber Command station. The museum was founded, and first opened to the public, in the mid 1980s.

Eden Camp

Malton YO17 6RT

Eden Camp Modern History Museum is a large Second World War-related museum near Malton in North Yorkshire in England. It occupies a former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp of 33 huts. After the prisoners left, the camp was used for storage and then abandoned. Its grounds then became overgrown.

York Art Gallery

Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW

York Art Gallery is a public art gallery in York, England, with a collection of paintings from 14th-century to contemporary, prints, watercolours, drawings, and ceramics. It closed for major redevelopment in 2013, reopening in summer of 2015.

The York Dungeon

12 Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RD

York Dungeon is a tourist attraction in York, England. York Dungeon depicts history of the dungeon using actor led shows, special effects and displays of models and objects. The York Dungeons reopened in March 2013 after a period of closure due to severe flooding.

City Cruises

King’s Staith, York YO1 9SN

The Evening Escape on The Ouse offers a tranquil evening cruise along the river, providing you with stunning views of York at dusk.

Upon boarding, enjoy a complimentary drink of prosecco, Peroni, or a soft drink, and during the cruise indulge in the classic British pairing of strawberries and cream, perfect for sharing.

Roxy Ball Games

Stonebow House, The Stonebow, York YO1 7NP

Making up part of our Yorkshire crown is The Stonebow, the first Roxy to venture into York. Ancient Roman walls to crash land in the city centre, bringing the best of our iconic booze and ball games along for the ride! Now we’re in, there’s no holding you back – settle in slowly with a competitive classic, from air hockey to tech darts, or stir up chaos on the green with our Roxy-exclusive crazy pool!

Barbican

Paragon St, York YO10 4AH

York Barbican is an indoor entertainment venue located in York, England. Named after the nearby barbican attached to Walmgate Bar, the venue hosts a busy calendar of live music, comedy and sports, as well as business events and conferences. It has a 1,500 seating capacity and a 1,900 standing capacity.

York Theartre Royal

St Leonards Place, YORK, YO1 7HD

York Theatre Royal is a theatre in St Leonard’s Place, in York, England, which dates back to 1744. The theatre currently seats 750 people. Whilst the theatre is traditionally a proscenium theatre, it was reconfigured for a season in 2011 to offer productions in-the-round.

York Racecourse

Racecourse Road, Knavesmire Road, York YO23 1EX

York Racecourse is a horse racing venue in York, North Yorkshire, England. It is the third biggest racecourse in Britain in terms of total prize money offered, and second behind Ascot in prize money offered per meeting.

Joseph Rowntree Theartre

Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a registered charity. Its purpose is to strengthen engagement in creativity and develop shared experiences that connect with the lives of others. Run almost entirely by volunteers, from the management board and administration.

Fountains Abbey

Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY

Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near the village of Aldfield.

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In total, there are over 100 attractions within York and its surrounding areas, encompassing museums, parks, historic sites, and cultural venues. Whether you’re interested in history, nature, or the arts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.