Attractions in York

Here are just a few of the fantastic attractions you can enjoy in the City of York. For more attractions and upcoming events feel free to browse our blogs or visit the Official York Tourism Partnership website for more information about what’s on in York.

York Minster

The largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe.  Visit the York Minster website

National Railway Museum

The world’s largest collection of railway icons.  Visit the National Railway Museum website.

Jorvik Viking Centre

Discover what life was really like over 1000 years ago. Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre website.

York Castle Museum

Take a journey through four hundred years in Britain. Visit the York Castle Museum website

Yorkshire Museum

Walk in the footsteps of Romans and Vikings. Visit the Yorkshire Museum website.

Shambles, York

Shambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. The Shambles were voted Britain’s most picturesque street in the Google Street View Best Street Awards. Visit the York Shambles website.

York Quilt Museum and Gallery

The Quilt Museum and Gallery is Britain’s first museum dedicated to quiltmaking and textile arts.

National Centre for Early Music

The National Centre for Early Music is based in a medieval church in York. Home of the internationally acclaimed York Early Music Festival, the NCEM promotes a year-round series of jazz, world, folk and early music concerts as well as a thriving education programme.