York - Britain's Finest Hotels, Museums & Galleries, Historic Houses, Gardens, Attractions and Bed & Breakfast


York - Britain's Finest Hotels, Museums & Galleries, Historic Houses, Gardens, Attractions and Bed & Breakfast are listed below.

Luxury Hotels in or near York

Middlethorpe Hall and Spa

Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire
Middlethorpe Hall, York, is a William III country house, close to the city, set in 20 acres of its own gardens and parkland. It is well... more



Small Hotels / Inns in or near York

The Mount Royale Hotel

The Mount, York, North Yorkshire
The Mount Royale Hotel offers friendly but totally professional service in a country house hotel atmosphere. Formerly two private houses which were built during the reign... more

The Worsley Arms Hotel

Main Street, Hovingham, York, North Yorkshire
The Worsley Arms Hotel is a friendly, family-run hotel that offers good quality accommodation in an exquisite country house setting with open log fires, stylish furnishings,... more



Bed & Breakfast in or near York

Ascot House

80 East Parade, York, North Yorkshire
Ascot House B&B is an attractive Victorian villa built in 1869. It stands in an ideal spot for exploring the beauty of York city, as it... more

Carr House Farm

Ampleforth, York, North Yorkshire
Carr House Farm B&B is a picturesque sixteenth century farmhouse full of character. Sunday Observer recommends ´fresh air fiends dream, good food, walking, welcome´. Romantic 4-poster... more

Cundall Lodge Farm

Cundall, York, North Yorkshire
Cundall Lodge Farm B&B is a Georgian farmhouse by the River Swale in rural North Yorkshire. The house enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and... more

Curzon Lodge & Stable Cottages

23 Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire
Curzon Lodge & Stable Cottages B&B is a charming early 17th century former farmhouse and stables, within a city conservation area and overlooking York Racecourse. Once... more

Laskill Grange

Hawnby, near Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire
Laskill Grange B&B is a charming, warm country farmhouse on 600 acre farm in the north Yorkshire National Park in the heart of James Herriot and... more

Newburgh House

Coxwold, York, North Yorkshire
Newburgh House B&B is a recently refurbished Georgian house offering superb comfort, cosy lounges and dining rooms with open fires in winter. Home cooking - dinners... more

Shallowdale House

West End, Ampleforth, York, North Yorkshire
Situated on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, all the rooms at Shallowdale House command sublime views of unspoilt English countryside. The... more



Museums / Art Galleries in or near York

JORVIK Viking Centre

Coppergate, York, North Yorkshire
At JORVIK, get face-to-face with the Vikings on the very site where archaeologists discovered the remains of the place they once called home. Discover what life... more

National Railway Museum

Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire
The National Railway Museum, is the world´s largest railway museum encompassing a wide range of railway icons and millions of artefacts. Home to over 100 engines... more

York Art Gallery

Exhibition Square, York, North Yorkshire
The new-look York Art Gallery opened in 2005 with its nationally acclaimed permanent collections representing over 600 years of British and European Art. On display are... more

York Castle Museum

Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire
York Castle Museum, housed in two converted 18th century prison buildings, includes reconstructed Victorian and Edwardian streets, shops and merchandise - experience four hundred years of... more

York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt

York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt is the chief church of the Church of England, also the seat of the Archbishop of York. The present building... more

Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial

Halifax Way, Elvington, York, North Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial, over the past few years has become one of the most interesting and dynamic Museums of its... more

Yorkshire Museum

Museum Gardens, York, North Yorkshire
Set in ten acres of botanical gardens, the Yorkshire Museum houses some of the richest archaeological finds in Europe and covers over 1000 years of local... more



Historic Houses in or near York

Beningbrough Hall & Gardens

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York, North Yorkshire
Beningbrough Hall is an imposing Georgian mansion built in 1716 and containing one of the most impressive Baroque interiors in England. The plan of the house... more

Castle Howard

York, North Yorkshire
Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century house, built for Charles Howard the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, whose descendants still live there. There is an 80ft... more

Nunnington Hall

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Nunnington, York, North Yorkshire
Nunnington Hall is mainly a 17th century manor house, the west wing dates from 1580 but was badly damaged during the Civil War by a Parliamentarian... more

Sutton Park

Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire
Built in the 18th century by Thomas Atkinson, Sutton Park is the home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield and is a fine example of Georgian... more

Treasurer´s House

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Minster Yard, York, North Yorkshire
The Treasurer´s House, named after the Treasurer of York Minster and built over a Roman Road, nestles behind the Minster and dates back to 1091. It... more



Gardens in or near York

Beningbrough Hall & Gardens

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Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire
Beningbrough Hall´s formal garden, originally laid out in 1716 was replaced in the late 18th century with sweeping lawns and specimen trees. Major re-planting has recently... more

Castle Howard Gardens

York, North Yorkshire
The Castle Howard gardens and park are breathtaking throughout the seasons and, with many diverse areas to explore, you can find peace and tranquillity whichever path... more

Sutton Park

Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire
Sutton Park & Garden is a fine Georgian house with a Capability Brown landscape. More telling today are the terraces in front of the house which... more



Attractions in or near York

York Dungeon

12 Clifford Street, York, North Yorkshire
York Dungeon is deep in the heart of historic York, buried beneath its very paving stones, lies the North´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. The York... more

York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt

York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt is the chief church of the Church of England, also the seat of the Archbishop of York. The present building... more