Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out York
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in York are listed below.
York Dungeon (Attraction / Activity)
12 Clifford Street, York, North Yorkshire
and death. As you delve into the darkest chapters of our grim and bloody past, recreated in all its dreadful detail, remember: everything you experience really... more
Sutton Park (Garden)
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire
There are good herbaceous borders, clever colour schemes and attractive seating. Woodland walks with ice house and temple... more
Treasurer´s House (Historic House)
Minster Yard, York, North Yorkshire
It has a huge hall with a half timbered gallery supported by classical columns, a fine carved and gilded 18th century chimney piece. The collection of... more
Spa at The Grand (Spa)
Cedar Court Grand Hotel, Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire
Today, this secluded and tranquil environment is the perfect city centre getaway and an ideal way to escape the rush and stress of everyday life -... more
Reflections Spa (Spa)
Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, near Alne, York, North Yorkshire
The staff are friendly and dedicated and the hotel's restaurants are a naughty but welcome reward... more
York Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire
Also famous for its fine collections of costume, textiles, military and social history... more
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens and Nursery (Garden)
Stewart Lane, Stillingfleet, York, North Yorkshire
Modern rill garden and a new organic family vegetable garden. The garden is home to several varieties of rare poultry and is full of birds and... more
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens (Garden)
Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire
The walled garden and main border now contain more than 5000 lavender plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables... more
National Railway Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire
Action-packed adventure
Live theatre, explosive science shows and real steam rides will keep the kids entertained all day. Join in with our Explainers as they share fantastic... more
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens (Historic House)
York, North Yorkshire
On the first floor an unusual central corridor runs the length of the house. It is filled with 18th century treasures including over 100 pictures on... more
Castle Howard Gardens (Garden)
York, North Yorkshire
The unique collection of old roses, rhododendrons, magnolias and azaleas, the Walled Garden and Ray Wood replanted with over 2 tonnes of daffodil bulbs, will impress... more
Castle Howard (Historic House)
York, North Yorkshire
The collection of paintings are dominated by portraits of Henry III and the Duke of Norfolk both by Holbein. The gardens, which cover 1000 acres, include... more
JORVIK Viking Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Coppergate, York, North Yorkshire
Experience the Viking-Age city as you travel onboard our state-of-the art capsules, encounter the citizens that lived there, see inside their houses and backyards, and experience... more
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial (Museum / Art Gallery)
Halifax Way, Elvington, York, North Yorkshire
This makes the Museum a very special place for aviation enthusiasts, young and not so young, and a great day out for all the family. Exhibitions... more
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt (Museum / Art Gallery)
York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire
Prayer has been offered to God on this site for nearly 1000 years. The Undercroft and Crypt uncovers the remarkable history of York Minster from its... more
Nunnington Hall (Historic House)
Nunnington, York, North Yorkshire
The interior has stone flagged floors with a magnificent oak panelled hall and staircase is hung with French tapestries. A mixed collection of pictures, including mezzotints... more
York Racecourse (Attraction / Activity)
The Racecourse, York, North Yorkshire
The totesport Ebor Handicap is the major contest at the August meeting, but York also stages many other valuable handicaps and Group races, and is sited... more
Fulford Golf Club (Golf Course)
Heslington Lane, York, North Yorkshire
Among the best holes on the outward nine is the tough par four fourth which requires a perfect drive to a fairway lined with trees, followed... more
Yorkshire Lavender (Garden)
Terrington, York, North Yorkshire
Come and see our unique Lavender Maze, Mediterranean Dry Garden, Sensory Garden, Purple Patch Garden, Themed Gardens, Stream Garden, The Wibbly Wobbly Way, Bog Garden, Natural... more
Spa at The Oaks (Spa)
Aughton Common, Aughton, York, East Riding of Yorkshire
Developed for the more discerning person who wants escape from today's busy lifestyle and be made to feel as if you are on a holiday from... more
York Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Exhibition Square, York, North Yorkshire
Also an extensvie collection of British watercolours, drawings and prints, mostly of York and North Yorkshire. A programme of special events and exhibitions are held throughout... more
Yorkshire Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Museum Gardens, York, North Yorkshire
Also on display are swords, battle axes, plant fossils, pottery and a spectacular warrior stone. Exciting temporary exhibitions are displayed throughout the year... more
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa (Spa)
Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire
Experienced therapists offer a wide range of beauty treatments using Decleor, Espa, Caci and Jessica products. Treatments are suitable for guests regardless of age or physical... more
Sutton Park (Historic House)
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire
The Chinese Drawing room has delicate oriental wallpaper while the Tea Room is painted in imitation tortoiseshell. Also a rich collection of 18th century furniture, paintings... more
York Golf Club (Golf Course)
Lords Moor Lane, Strensall, York, North Yorkshire
The 426 yard sixth is also tough with a stream running across the fairway and while the eighth at 466 yards is the stroke one hole,... more
JORVIK Viking Centre (Museum / Art Gallery)
Coppergate, York, North Yorkshire
Experience the Viking-Age city as you travel onboard our state-of-the art capsules, encounter the citizens that lived there, see inside their houses and backyards, and experience... more
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt (Attraction / Activity)
York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire
Prayer has been offered to God on this site for nearly 1000 years. The Undercroft and Crypt uncovers the remarkable history of York Minster from its... more