York Minster – the largest Gothic Cathedral in England
No visit to York would be complete with a trip to the Minster, it is a stunning place to visit.
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A walk around the old streets of York
This easy circular walk around the city centre takes you to some of York’s hidden places. On the way, you’ll see some of York’s most popular places from a different angle as well as explore some of the old streets and “Snickelways”.
Read MoreMuseum Gardens, Yorkshire Museum and St Mary’s Abbey, York
The Museum Gardens are five minutes walk from the Minster in the centre of York. The Gardens are named after the Yorkshire Museum which is built on the remains of St Mary’s Abbey.
Read MoreTreasurers House, York – Gardens, Roman Roads and Ghosts
Treasurer’s House at the back of York Minster is a peaceful place compared to the busy Minster nearby. The gardens are quiet, very well maintained and arranged around a central lawned area.
Read MoreClifford’s Tower, York – Iconic National Monument
Much of the layout and history of York originates from the Roman and Viking periods. One iconic feature of the city, however, is from the Norman period. The original mound that Clifford’s Tower stands on originally had a timber structure on the top. In 1068 William the Conqueror had this built as a statement of his power over the region. This original building stood for over a hundred years. This was destroyed in a fire…
Read MoreA circular walk around York’s Medieval Bar Walls
The three-mile walk around the Medieval Walls of York is a great way to see the city from a different and slightly elevated perspective. As you walk around you’ll encounter lots of historic structures, some dating from Roman times.
Read MoreThe National Railway Museum, York
The National Railway Museum is the perfect place to go on a rainy day. The largest rail museum in the world, it is home to over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock.
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