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
Shambles Food Court
📍 Shambles Food Court, York, YO1 8RY🗓️ Open 7 days a week, 9am to 5pmDiscover the Shambles Food Court nestled within the renowned Shambles Market, steeped in historical charm. Indulge in the flavours of delectable stree…
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
York Minster
Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space wh…
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…
Shambles Market
📍Shambles Market, York, YO1 8RY🗓️7 days a week, 9am - 5pmShambles Market is your ultimate destination for a diverse ran…
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…
Itineraries
This is York: Where Stories Come To Life
Two thousand years of history, laid out before you.Stories of Vikings. Of railways. Of ev…
Must See & Do in York
Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the beauty and charm of our amazing city …
Hidden Gems of York
Step off the beaten track and delve deeper into the city’s ancient past to uncover some o…
Christmas in York: Festive Adventures Every Day
York is made for Christmas. Think twinkling medieval streets, festive window displays, in…
Starring York: Epic Adventure
Follow in the footsteps of wizards, spies, knights and explorers. From Tom Cruise’s Missi…
Accessible York: Explore with Confidence
Amazing accessible experiences in York. This list offers a snapshot of venues with detail…
Experiences
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
Bean to Bar - Chocolate Making Masterclass
York Cocoa Works
Prices From £75.00
Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw bean itself to making actual chocolate. We’ll share with you th…
Chocolate History Guided Tour
York's Chocolate Story
Prices From £15.00
Discover the stories behind York’s most famous chocolate-makers on a fully guided, immersive experience at York's Choco…
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Prices From £40.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy driving your very own boat? Of course you do.Try your hand at skippering y…
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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The Gunpowder Plot: York's Untold Story
The Bar Convent
An Introduction To Sourdough Workshop
Carlton Towers
Our Blog
View all BlogsWhether you’re visiting York for the first time or you’ve lived here all your life, we’ve got something to inspire you.
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