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York - a vibrant festival city with Roman roots and a Viking past, offering an adventure for everyone.

A city where ancient walls surround incredible local businesses, attractions, shops, accommodation and eateries, with exciting events every day and inspiring festivals every month of the year.

Perfectly placed half-way between London and Edinburgh and with the glorious Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Wolds right on the doorstep, York is unlike any other English city. There’s thirty world-class museums you can explore, the best racecourse in the country and a thriving cultural scene.

Explore York’s historic streets as they come alive for York Ice Trail 2025, and discover secrets of origins long forgotten and tales yet to be told.

Join in with York Residents' Festival, taking place Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025, offering a variety of exclusive deals for the city's residents.

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York Minster

Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space which has been at the centre of Christianity in the north of England since the 7th century. The Minste…

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Hidden Gems of York

Step off the beaten track and delve deeper into the city’s ancient past to uncover some o…

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Discover York Minster

Check out all the reasons to visit York Minster - from the medieval Chapter House to the …

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Accessible York: Explore with Confidence

Amazing accessible experiences in York. This list offers a snapshot of venues with detail…

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Must See & Do in York

If you're only in York for a short time, make sure to visit the must-see attractions that…

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Visit York Tourism Awards 2024: Winners

On Thursday 14th March 2024, the winners of the Visit York Tourism Awards were revealed a…

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Save money while sightseeing with a Visit York Pass!

York's official sightseeing card which gives entry to top attractions in York, including York Minster, City Cruises York, JORVIK Viking Centre and more!

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Why get a Visit York Pass?

🏰 Save money on 30+ attractions

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🏰 Includes 24 hours city sightseeing bus ticket

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York Festivals

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25th Jan 25 - 26th Jan 25

York Residents' Festival

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1st Feb 25 - 2nd Feb 25

York Ice Trail 2025

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14th Feb 25 - 2nd Mar 25

North York Moors Dark Skies Festival

What's on in York

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1st Feb 25 - 2nd Feb 25

York Ice Trail 2025

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2025 02 15 flying ducks youth theatre shrek the musical
20th Feb 25 - 22nd Feb 25

Shrek The Musical

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25th Oct 25

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

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28th Jan 25 - 1st Feb 25

Here You Come Again - The New …

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25th Jan 25 - 26th Jan 25

York Residents' Festival

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18th Jul 25

Anton & Giovanni - Together Ag…

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10th Oct 25

Sophie McCartney - One Foot in…

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