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There’s something for all the family with a wide range of family friendly attractions and opportunities to explore the city’s greener side and embrace nature in one of York’s many gardens.
Be inspired by the options below or see all of our attractions and build your own itinerary.
Featured Attractions

York Castle Museum
YORK CASTLE MUSEUM - Read more Welcome to the award-winning York Castle Museum - come and immerse yourself in over 400 …

The York Dungeon
York Dungeon - Best Large Visitor Attraction at the Visit York Tourism Awards 2024! Get ready to journey back through 2…

Ampleforth Abbey
Ampleforth Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks who welcome visitors into the Abbey for services, and to e…

York's Chocolate Story
Welcome to York's Chocolate Story, the ultimate destination for families, chocolate lovers, and anyone seeking a truly …

National Railway Museum
Visit the National Railway Museum for a day out like no other! Not only do we have icons of the railway and thousands …

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden - National Trust
Spend a whole day exploring North Yorkshire's World Heritage Site, less than 30 miles from the centre of York. A place …

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…

North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moor Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and family fu…

Beningbrough - National Trust
For garden lovers Relax in the walled garden or stroll among glorious borders with over 8 acres to explore, a beautiful…

Treasurer's House - National Trust
Winner of the Travellers' Choice Award from TripAdviser in 2023 and 2022. A house of surprises Nestled behind York Min…

JORVIK Viking Centre
Discover the Original Viking Encounter at JORVIK Viking Centre! With its world-famous ride taking visitors around the s…

City Sightseeing York
The City Sightseeing York tour will capture the hearts of all ages! With so many things to do and attractions to see, Y…

York Art Gallery
York Art Gallery's collections are of national and international importance. Enjoy our wonderful permanent collection, …

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Housing some of the finest collections of archaeological and geological finds in Europe, the Yorkshire Museum, is the i…

Forestry England Dalby
Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventur…

York Minster
Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space wh…

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…

Stump Cross Caverns
Welcome to Stump Cross Caverns where a visit is more than a family day out. It's a voyage back in time – a portal to a …

Eden Camp Modern History Museum
EDEN CAMP MODERN HISTORY MUSEUM STEP BACK IN TIME & EXPERIENCE WW2 BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE! SIGHTS A visit to our un…

City Cruises York - Self-Drive Boat Hire
Fancy being the skipper of your very own boat? Of course you do! Max. 1-Hour Self-Drive Boat HireHolds Max. 5 Passenge…

Goddards - National Trust
Garden Visit the gardens of the former home of the Terry family, part of York’s chocolate heritage and now cared for by…

York Castle Museum
YORK CASTLE MUSEUM - Read more Welcome to the award-winning York Castle Museum - come and immerse yourself in over 400 …

The York Dungeon
York Dungeon - Best Large Visitor Attraction at the Visit York Tourism Awards 2024! Get ready to journey back through 2…

Ampleforth Abbey
Ampleforth Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks who welcome visitors into the Abbey for services, and to e…

York's Chocolate Story
Welcome to York's Chocolate Story, the ultimate destination for families, chocolate lovers, and anyone seeking a truly …

National Railway Museum
Visit the National Railway Museum for a day out like no other! Not only do we have icons of the railway and thousands …

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden - National Trust
Spend a whole day exploring North Yorkshire's World Heritage Site, less than 30 miles from the centre of York. A place …

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…

North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moor Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and family fu…

Beningbrough - National Trust
For garden lovers Relax in the walled garden or stroll among glorious borders with over 8 acres to explore, a beautiful…

Treasurer's House - National Trust
Winner of the Travellers' Choice Award from TripAdviser in 2023 and 2022. A house of surprises Nestled behind York Min…

JORVIK Viking Centre
Discover the Original Viking Encounter at JORVIK Viking Centre! With its world-famous ride taking visitors around the s…

City Sightseeing York
The City Sightseeing York tour will capture the hearts of all ages! With so many things to do and attractions to see, Y…

York Art Gallery
York Art Gallery's collections are of national and international importance. Enjoy our wonderful permanent collection, …

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Housing some of the finest collections of archaeological and geological finds in Europe, the Yorkshire Museum, is the i…

Forestry England Dalby
Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventur…

York Minster
Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone and a sacred space wh…

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…

Stump Cross Caverns
Welcome to Stump Cross Caverns where a visit is more than a family day out. It's a voyage back in time – a portal to a …

Eden Camp Modern History Museum
EDEN CAMP MODERN HISTORY MUSEUM STEP BACK IN TIME & EXPERIENCE WW2 BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE! SIGHTS A visit to our un…

City Cruises York - Self-Drive Boat Hire
Fancy being the skipper of your very own boat? Of course you do! Max. 1-Hour Self-Drive Boat HireHolds Max. 5 Passenge…

Goddards - National Trust
Garden Visit the gardens of the former home of the Terry family, part of York’s chocolate heritage and now cared for by…

York Castle Museum
YORK CASTLE MUSEUM - Read more Welcome to the award-winning York Castle Museum - come and immerse yourself in over 400 …

The York Dungeon
York Dungeon - Best Large Visitor Attraction at the Visit York Tourism Awards 2024! Get ready to journey back through 2…

Ampleforth Abbey
Ampleforth Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks who welcome visitors into the Abbey for services, and to e…

York's Chocolate Story
Welcome to York's Chocolate Story, the ultimate destination for families, chocolate lovers, and anyone seeking a truly …
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