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.
Enjoy festive adventures everyday in York with Christmas shopping, sightseeing and seasonal treats across the city. For an easy and affordable way into the city, begin your Christmas visit with York Park & Ride.
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Must See & Do
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Join us on board for an entertaining and informative journey through the heart of York. Discover the i…
Shambles Food Court
📍 Shambles Food Court, York, YO1 8RY🗓️ Open 7 days a week, 9am to 5pmDiscover the Shambles Food Court nestled within th…
The Visit York Pass
York In The Palm Of Your HandThe Visit York Pass is an added value sightseeing card giving you the flexibility to visit…
York Minster
Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space wh…
Shambles Market
📍Shambles Market, York, YO1 8RY🗓️7 days a week, 9am - 5pmShambles Market is your ultimate destination for a diverse ran…
York Park & Ride
With convenient sites around the city and regular buses into the centre, Park & Ride is a simple, great-value way t…
Visit York Visitor 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…
Itineraries
Must See & Do in York
Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the beauty and charm of our amazing city …
Christmas in York: Festive Adventures Every Day
York is made for Christmas. Think twinkling medieval streets, festive window displays, in…
This is York: Where Stories Come To Life
Two thousand years of history, laid out before you.Stories of Vikings. Of railways. Of ev…
Hidden Gems of York
Step off the beaten track and delve deeper into the city’s ancient past to uncover some o…
Family Friendly Summer in York: Sunrise to Sunset
York is a the perfect family-friendly destination. Let us help you make your summer in Yo…
York Chocolate Trail
Known as 'The Chocolate City', York is the home of Terry's Chocolate Orange, Rowntree's a…
Experiences
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Prices From £9.50
Looking for something a little different in York? Welcome to The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, an award-win…
James Herriot Country & All Creatures Great and S…
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £395.00
Head into the green hills, stone villages and riverside scenery of the southern Yorkshire Dales on a private, full-day …
Cocktail Class with York Distillery, a home of Yo…
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Prices From £35.00
Unleash your inner mixologist in the heart of historic York. Join us for a hands-on, two-hour cocktail workshop inside …
York Festivals
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Christmas in York 2026
York Ice Trail 2027
Aesthetica Film Festival
Aesthetica Film Festival
What's on in York
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York Distillery – Book Your Seat at the Distillery
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Our Blog
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