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This is York: Where Stories Come to Life

Two thousand years of history, laid out before you.

Stories of Vikings. Of railways. Of everyday lives. Of faith. And of wild landscapes.

Stories shaped by people, places and centuries of change. From city to coast, ancient monuments to sweeping open spaces, York brings past and present together in one extraordinary destination.

York has a yarn to spin, with a little something for everyone.

Amongst centuries of stories, come and discover yours.

Stories of Vikings

JORVIK Viking Centre
Journey back 1,000 years and discover the sights, sounds and stories of Viking-age York.

Stories of railways

National Railway Museum
Discover legendary locomotives, extraordinary engineering and the stories behind the railways that changed Britain and the world.

Stories of everyday lives

York Castle Museum
Explore recreated streets, fascinating collections and the stories of how people lived, worked and played through generations.

Stories of faith

York Minster
Discover centuries of faith, architecture, craftsmanship and human stories inside one of the world’s great Gothic cathedrals.

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Stories of wild landscapes

North York Moors National Park
From city to coast, discover sweeping moorland, historic villages and dramatic landscapes shaped over centuries.

Which story will you follow?

There is far more to York than can be squeezed into a few hours. Stay overnight and discover atmospheric evenings, independent food and drink, hidden corners, attractions and adventures beyond the city.

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Make your York story a little longer

There is far more to York than can be squeezed into a few hours. Stay overnight and discover atmospheric evenings, independent food and drink, hidden corners, attractions and adventures beyond the city.

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Stay in York

Turn a day in York into a short break and discover even more of the city.

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York on Screen

York and North Yorkshire have provided the backdrop to productions ranging from period drama to fantasy and adventure. Discover familiar locations and see the real places behind the screen.