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.
York has always been haunted. But this autumn, things are getting a little out of hand. Brave ghost walks, uncover dark history and explore York’s atmospheric streets before recovering with great food, cosy pubs, shopping and seasonal treats. Plan your visit to Haunted York this autumn, if you dare.
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Must See & Do
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 Minster…
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…
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…
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 Food Court
📍 Shambles Food Court, York, YO1 8RY🗓️ Open 7 days a week, 9am to 5pmDiscover the Shambles Food Court nestled within th…
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
Itineraries
Christmas in York: Festive Adventures Every Day
York is made for Christmas. Think twinkling medieval streets, festive window displays, in…
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…
This is York: Where Stories Come To Life
Two thousand years of history, laid out before you.Stories of Vikings. Of railways. Of ev…
Visit York Tourism Awards 2026: Winners
The Visit York Tourism Awards 2026 celebrate excellence across a diverse range of categor…
Starring York: Romance & Period Dramas
Love stories and period dramas flourish in York’s stately homes and city streets. Relive …
Experiences
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
Castles, Coasts & Gothic Legends
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £395.00
Swap the city for castle ruins, a clifftop abbey and a seaside village on a private, full-day driven tour from York for…
Chocolate Lollipop Making
York Cocoa Works
Prices From £6.50
Join us at York Cocoa Works to craft your own chocolate treat to take away to show off, share or just enjoy!Budding cho…
York River Bus: City Cruises
York River Bus: City Cruises
Prices From £15.00
Riverbus: City Cruises From Campsite To The City - And Back!Ready to swap the campsite for a day in the city without …
York Festivals
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Haunted York: The Intervention
Christmas in York 2026
York Ice Trail 2027
What's on in York
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Haunted York Ghost Hunt at Shambles Market
Christmas Dinners to Dine For
Middletons Hotel
Half Term Fun- Spooky Sledmere!
Sledmere House and Gardens
Our Blog
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