Plan your visit to York
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.
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Shambles Food Court
Discover the Shambles Food Court nestled within the renowned Shambles Market, steeped in historical charm. Indulge in the flavours of delectable street food, available every day of the week. This culinary haven is an id…
Visit York Information Centre & Gift Shop
Welcome to York, a city steeped in history, culture, and charm. Before you embark on your exploration, make sure to dro…
JORVIK Viking Centre
Discover the Original Viking Encounter at JORVIK Viking Centre! With its world-famous ride taking visitors around the s…
City Cruises York - Sightseeing Cruises
Enjoy York's No. 1 sightseeing tour; an entertaining and informative cruise on the River Ouse! Step on-board and take a…
York Minster
Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space wh…
Itineraries
Must See & Do in York
If you're only in York for a short time, make sure to visit the must-see attractions that…
Visit York Tourism Awards 2025: Winners
The Visit York Tourism Awards 2025 celebrate excellence across a diverse range of categor…
Discover York Minster
Check out all the reasons to visit York Minster - from the medieval Chapter House to the …
Accessible York: Explore with Confidence
Amazing accessible experiences in York. This list offers a snapshot of venues with detail…
Hidden Gems of York
Step off the beaten track and delve deeper into the city’s ancient past to uncover some o…
York Mumbler’s Guide to Accessible Family Fun in York
York Mumbler has published a comprehensive, free online guide for families with accessibi…
York Festivals
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WizardFest - York Festival of Wizardry!
York Festival of Ideas 2025
York Early Music Festival
Our Blog
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Find Accessible Businesses
Let us know what services you require so we can show you only the results that meet your needs. Accessibility details are provided by Visit York member businesses. We recommend contacting venues directly to confirm specific features before visiting.