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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
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Great Outdoors Experiences
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…
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 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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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-…
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…
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,…
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…
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 …
Great Outdoors Events
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Art at the Adventurers with Clavis Mentis
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Join us in the relaxed setting of the Hall's garden for an arts session with a difference! Bring your own sketchbooks a…
Japanese Gardening Society
York Art Gallery
Japanese Gardening SocietySaturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026 10am – 5pm FreeSuitable for all agesMembers of the Jap…
York Attractions' Week
York Attractions' Week17th - 23rd August 2026Make the most of York Attractions' Week with special offers, added extras …
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…
Dog Day
Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park
Enjoy Dog Day with Positively Canine, a fun family event supporting the Lost Dog Tracking Network. Take part in the Fun…
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…
Sledmere Play Barn
Sledmere House and Gardens
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun & BH Mon from 29th July to 31st Aug.Are you looking for the perfect Summer holiday activity? T…
Summer Nature Trail
Sledmere House and Gardens
Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun between 19th July – 6th Sept10am - 5pmRoam the Parkland and Gardens during the holidays at Sl…
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…
Great Outdoors Offers
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York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
About UsSailing Daily from the City Centre!York Attractions Week Special Save 50% on Daytime Sig…
25% off Strawberries & Cream Cruise!
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
York Attractions Week Special Save 25% off Strawberries and Cream Cruise Valid Wednesday to Frid…
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…
Save 25% off Self-Drive Boats!
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
York Attractions Week Special Save 25% on Self Drive Boats Valid Wednesday to Friday (19-21 Augu…
Save 25% on Your Adventure during York Attraction…
Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Save 25% when you embark on an adventure like never before...exploring York in a new and exciting way!Explore…
Half Thy Toll: York Witch Walk, Attractions Week
York Witch Walk with Ragnell Hagathorn
Ye Wise Olde Witch has cast a spell over York Attractions Week, and for one week only, her tolls are halved.F…
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…
£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…
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…
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…
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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