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The stunning landscapes of the North York Moors, the dramatic Yorkshire coastline, and the rolling hills and hidden valleys of the Yorkshire Dales are all accessible from York, as well as wolds, woodland, waterways and wildlife wonders.
York and the surrounding area are also home to a number of beautifully tended gardens, where flowers and foliage will transport you to a world of tranquillity.
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Great Outdoors Experiences
North York Moors & Whitby
Mountain Goat Tours
Prices From £69.00
Join Mountain Goat for a full-day tour through the wide-open beauty of the North York Moors, with a visit to the ever-c…
Private Wild Food Foraging Walk for Up To Two Peo…
Uniquely Local Experiences
Prices From £148.00
Looking for a unique experience that connects you with nature? Book Di at Wild Harvest School near York for a 2 to 2.5-…
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £29.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy a chippy tea with a view? Of course you do.Combine the best of British tra…
Yorkshire Dales from York
Mountain Goat Tours
Prices From £69.00
Discover the magic of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with Mountain Goat, where breathtaking landscapes and charming …
North York Moors Afternoon Tour
Mountain Goat Tours
Prices From £40.00
Discover the beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors and the quaint towns in-between. This tour is filled with spectacular …
All Creatures Great and Small from York
Mountain Goat Tours
Prices From £69.00
The Yorkshire Dales are celebrated worldwide for their stunning landscapes: green rolling hills stitched together with …
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Prices From £47.50
Step off the pavement and onto York’s only floating dance floor.Party Nights Afloat is the city's go-to high-energy c…
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 …
The Deathly Dark Tour of York
The Deathly Dark Tours
Prices From £8.00
The Deathly Dark Tours are known for their award-winning comedy horror / ghost walks in the heart of York; a city belie…
York Christmas Walking Tour
York Christmas Walking Tour
Prices From £15.00
Step into the magic of Christmas in one of Britain’s most atmospheric cities with the York Christmas Walking Tour. Led …
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…
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £18.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Looking for the most tranquil way to end your day in York?Embark on the Evening …
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
The Happiest Hour on the Ouse! Clocked off or just getting started? Swap the pub for the river. Give happy hour a whole…
Abbeys, Ruins and Reformation
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £295.00
Explore Yorkshire’s ruined abbeys, historic villages and Reformation stories on a private driven tour from York.Abbeys,…
Stately Stay
Carlton Towers
Prices From £400.00
Our Exclusive Stately Stays are the perfect opportunity for a romantic getaway, a night away to catch up with friends o…
Go Quest Adventures: Self-Guided Interactive Trea…
Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Prices From £28.95
Explore the streets of York's city centre, unlocking a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles & completing …
Castles, Coasts and Gothic Legends
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £385.00
Explore Yorkshire’s castles, coastline, ruined abbeys and gothic stories on a private driven tour from York.Castles, Co…
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
Great Outdoors Events
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Wagoners Museum Talk and Driving Demo
Sledmere House and Gardens
Come along to Sledmere House and Gardens on Sunday 13th September for a talk and driving demonstration from the Wagoner…
National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Na…
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Join us at Middlethorpe Hall for a special FREE evening bringing together film, expert insight and open discussion on t…
Vineyard Wedding Showcase with Folletti Fleurs
Carlton Towers
We are pleased to announce an exciting Wedding Showcase with Folletti Fleurs, set in our stunning Walled Garden Vineyar…
Regency Themed Garden Party
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Friday, 25th September | 1.00pm – 4.00pmGuests will be welcomed with a Pimm’s cocktail accompanied by music from Alec R…
Fungi Festival
Castle Howard Arboretum
Join us for Fungi Fest at the Castle Howard Arboretum, as we celebrate all things fungal and mushroomy.Scientists from …
Sensory and Mindfulness Trail
Castle Howard Arboretum
Slow down, use your senses and notice the trees, plants, wildlife and landscapes around you. Take your time to fully im…
Squirrel Talks
Castle Howard Arboretum
Red squirrels are one of the Arboretum’s most cherished residents, and this informal talk offers a wonderful opportunit…
October Half Term on the water!
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
October Half Term: York’s Only Boat Tour Make the most of the school holidays with a unique voyage through the heart of…
Hocus Pocus Halloween
Mother Shipton’s Cave
Get ready to be spellbound this Halloween at Mother Shipton's in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. From 24th October to 1st Nov…
Garden Tour - Autumn Colours
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Join our Head Gardener on a guided tour of the gardens showing colour and structure throughout autumn and into winter, …
Garden Tour - The Kitchen Garden
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Wednesday 9th September at 2:00pmJoin Andrew Leighton, Head Gardener, on a tour of the kitchen garden. The Head Gardene…
York Tulip Fields
Farmer Copleys are bringing our award-winning Tulip Festival over to York for our second site of Tulip celebrations. Jo…
Great Outdoors Offers
2 tours for £125* when you book direct
Mountain Goat Tours
Book both of our Yorkshire Dales from York tour and our North York Moors & Whitby direct on our website a…
Save 20% Off Your York Adventure Quest
Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Looking for something unique to do? Why not try a Go Quest Adventure - a city-based challenge packed with puz…
£25 off Wolds Edge Breaks
Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges
To celebrate winning Visit York Tourism Award for Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self Catering of the Ye…
The Sunday Slowdown
The Abbey Inn at Byland
Escape to the North Yorkshire countryside for a Sunday night devoted to slowing down and switching off at The…
Garden Tour & Overnight Stay Package
The Black Swan at Oldstead
Being able to serve cross seasonal produce from summers past in the peak of winter, as well as freshly picked…
Saturday Lunch & Garden Tour
The Black Swan at Oldstead
From May through to September 2026 we’re offering guided Garden Tours to guests who book a 12pm or 12.30pm lu…
2 nights only £150.00
Snug Huts
2 nights only £150.00
Great Outdoors Itineraries
Starring York: Epic Adventure
Follow in the footsteps of wizards, spies, knights and explorers. From Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible stunt rides on …
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