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Category: Tours and Excursions - York Attractions & Activities
Address: Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW
Some say that the true tales of York's history are scary enough that ghost tour guides don't need to rely on anything but their ability to retell a story. That's an accurate assessment! No props, no gimmicks, just a great storyteller with a lot of juicy material to work with. Tours depart from Exhibition Square in...
Category: Historic Sites - York Attractions & Activities
Address: Helmsley Town Centre, North Yorks YO62 5AB
This 12th-century castle was once a sturdy fortress and was reinforced even further during the Elizabethan period through the addition of a double-row of earthworks. Approximately a twenty-minute drive from York, this impressive building and the medieval earthworks are popular attractions. Inside, you can learn the...
Category: York Attractions & Activities
Address: 70 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF
The Holy Trinity Church has undergone little renovation and looks today much like it did in the 14th century. The church has retained its box pews, medieval glass, and the great East Window that dates back to the late 15th century. Three annual candlelight services are held in the church.
Category: Historic Sites - York Attractions & Activities
Address: Exhibition Square, University of York, York YO1 2EP
Since 1270 when it was built as an Abbot's House for St. Mary's Abbey, this manor has served numerous purposes in York. King Henry's Council of the North was headquartered here, and today it is part of the University of York. The refectory and courtyard, which are open to the public, offer a pleasant place to enjoy a...
Category: Sightseeing - York Attractions & Activities
Address: King's Square, York
Standing on the spot that was the original gate to the Roman fortress occupying the city is King's Square, which was an extensive graveyard for Christ Church. Today, there's plenty of life in this area, with storytellers, jugglers, and entertainers vying for the attention of tourists. Part of the walkway is comprised...
Category: Sightseeing - York Attractions & Activities
Address: Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF
This row house street of cottages, which were built by Thomas Langtoft in 1316, are the oldest structures standing in York. A gated opening to the left of the row leads to the Holy Trinity Church. No. 60 was recently bought and renovated by the York Conservation Trust, and now houses a jeweller's shop.
Category: Historic Sites - York Attractions & Activities
Address: St. Helen's Square, York YO1 9QL
This 18th century Georgian mansion is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York during his or her term. Inside, you can see the city's coat of arms and a collection of swords that date from 1416, during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund. There are free guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays in summer.
Category: Historic Sites - York Attractions & Activities
Address: Fossgate, York YO1 9XD
This medieval guildhall, which is constructed of timber, is considered to be among the best examples of architecture surviving from this time period. Visitors can tour the Great Hall, the Chapel, and the Undercroft, which were used in the 14th century for social and business get-togethers. Many of the rooms have...
Category: Museums - York Attractions & Activities
Address: Bar Wells, Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
Re-live 800 years of civil and social history and barbaric events at this fascinating museum. You'll also have the opportunity to try on armor and helmets.
Category: Sightseeing - York Attractions & Activities
Address: Museum Gardens, York YO1 7FR
This tower is angular and comprised of multiple sides. It is a ten-faced old tower, standing nine metres high, that was part of a Roman fortress built in the year 300 AD. It is located adjacent to the Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum.
