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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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The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
The Visit York Pass
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Great Outdoors Businesses
Great Outdoors Experiences
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-…
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 …
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,…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 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 …
Hump Day BBQs
Novotel York Centre
Prices From £28.50
Grill & Chill at Novotel York Centre's BBQ! Delicious food, refreshing drinks and live music await. Your perfect su…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
Great Outdoors Events
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The 'Yorkshire Day' Burger is back for one weeken…
The Abbey Inn at Byland
Celebrate Yorkshire Day at The Abbey Inn this August with a special Garden Menu celebrating some of our greatest hits w…
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…
Summer Adventure Golf Course
York Golf Range
This summer our 12 hole crazy golf has had a wildlife themed makeover. Celebrate nature on your doorstep on our 12-hole…
York Tulip Fields
Farmer Copleys are bringing our award-winning Tulip Festival over to York for our second site of Tulip celebrations. Jo…
Summer Holidays
Web Adventure Park
Summer at The Web Adventure ParkMake the most of the summer holidays with a full day of family entertainment at The Web…
The Web Kids Club - Holiday Childcare
Web Adventure Park
🌳 HOLIDAY CHILDCARE THEY'LL LOVE 🌳📍 The Web Kids Club @ The Web Adventure Park 📍The Web OFSTED-Registered Holiday Club …
Day Fever Silent Disco
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Day Fever Silent DiscoFriday 21 August 2026Doors open 6.30pmGeneral admission tickets £20 + booking fees | Book nowAge …
Adults-only sessions at Go Ape Dalby Forest
Go Ape at Dalby Forest
Kids go home. Adults Go Ape. Looking for an after work activity in North Yorkshire this summer? Thursday is the new Fri…
Sledmere Farm Tour
Sledmere House and Gardens
Get a behind-the-scenes idea of the work that happens on the Farm on the Sledmere Estate.Jump on our purpose-built trac…
Wellness Weekend
Castle Howard
Set in the tranquil Castle Howard Arboretum, immerse yourself in a blend of wellbeing activities to nurture your body a…
Woldies Summer Days and Wild Superhero Mission
Woldies
SUMMER DAYS AT WOLDIES1st July to 6th September 2026, open 7 days a week, from 10am-5pm.The Wild Superhero Mission, ins…
Great Outdoors Offers
£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…
NUS Discount - 365 Days a Year
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for those with an NUS card!
The Sunday Stopover
The Black Swan at Oldstead
Our Sunday Stopover package includes an overnight stay in one of the cosy Black Swan bedrooms, a table reserv…
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…
The Sunday Stopover
The Abbey Inn at Byland
Escape to the North Yorkshire countryside for a Sunday night devoted to slowing down and switching off at The…
NHS Discount - Highwayman Tours
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for NHS workers!
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…
2 nights only £150.00
Snug Huts
2 nights only £150.00
York Residents Discount - ALL YEAR ROUND
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount for York residents for Highwayman Tours! Simply use the code below.
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 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…
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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