York Tourist Information & Visitor Guide

Medieval Walls, Cobbled Streets, Shops, Restaurants & Museums

York at a Glance

York retains much of its medieval character with winding, cobbled streets, stone city walls, half-timbered buildings and, of course, the magnificent York Minster. It is also home to some great museums as well as numerous speciality shops, restaurants and bars.

• Visit York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral north of the Alps
• Explore the world's largest railway museum
• Enjoy the sights and smells of the original 10th century Viking settlement at Jorvik
• Walk the York city walls
• Stroll through the narrow, winding streets, such as the Shambles
• See a reconstructed Victorian street at York Castle Museum

Plan and Book Your Visit to York

• York Hotels Guide - hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation
• York Sightseeing Guide - wide choice of visitor attractions
• York Dining Guide - wide choice of restaurants, pubs and bars
• York Shopping Guide - wide choice of speciality shops
• York Short Breaks & Weekends - short break ideas and offers

York Landmarks