It was between 1760 and 1767 that the eccentric parson Laurence Sterne wrote his famous tale Tristian Shandy. The early 15th Century house is...

Delight in a slower place of life by the lily pond. Wander down the pear arch avenue to savour the colours and aromas of the...

This was amongst one of the most northerly outposts of the Roman Empire, a long way from Rome. This area was used as a...

Boroughbridge is a thriving market town close to the A1M on the River Ure, steeped in history. An exquisitely carved angel marks the war memorial...

Three huge millstone grit megaliths on the western outskirts of Boroughbridge, known as the Devil’s Arrows, are between 18ft and 22ft 6ins high (the tallest...

This splendid late Victorian facade is typical of many buildings in the ancient market town of Boroughbridge. Now the civic buildings and Post Office, this...

Begun in 1699, and taking over 100 years to complete, Castle Howard is still the home of the Howard family and is arguably one of...

This Cistercian monastery was founded in 1131 as part of a missionary effort to reform Christianity in western Europe. A founding community of 12 grew...

Stroll and picnic on the elegant half-mile grass terrace and enjoy the superb views over Rievaulx Abbey to Ryedale and the Hambleton Hils. Visit...

Discover the story of the train in a great day out for all the family. The National Railway Museum mixes fascination and education with hours...

Byland Abbey is one of the most charming pieces of religious architecture in this area of the world. The historic abbey has been one...

The Council for British Archaeology is the main academic body that oversees the work of the archaeologists working in the United Kingdom. Their headquarters...

You require an appointment if you want to visit this working military barracks on the edge of the ancient and historic city of York. The...

The York City Art Gallery first opened in 1879 for the Yorkshire Fine Art Exhibition as a temporary building. Three years later the building which...

The museum was designed by William Wilkins in 1829 to house a geological collection it quickly began to attract large numbers of visitors. However, due...

The Hospitium is a picturesque 14th Century listed building overlooking the Yorkshire Museum and Museum Gardens in the heart of the City of York. One...

The only Roman tower still in existence in the city, the Multangular Tower, was once part of the Roman defences about the time of the...

William II founded St Mary’s Abbey as a Benedictine Monastery in 1088. The abbey receives a mention in Charles Dickens’ novel Nicholas Nickleby which refers...

Situated close to the railway station and York town centre, The Bar Convent is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, with guided museum tours weekdays at...

Kirkham Priory is owned and overseen by English Heritage, and a great deal of time and effort has been invested into this site to restore...

The De Grey Rooms is a fine 19th Century building located on the junction of Exhibition Square and York’s finest crescent – St Leonard’s Place.Originally...

King’s Manor is a beautiful building which dates back to the 13th Century and housed the Council of the North following the dissolution of the...

York Deanery is the residence of the Dean of York Minster who is responsible for all administrative matters concerning the Minster. His residence is located...

The Theatre Royal has been producing theatre for more than 250 years in its current location. Previously known as the New Theatre, it became ‘Royal’...

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights from the decks of YorkBoat’s award winning cruises. Make the most of your day on board an entertaining...

Today’s ruins date from the turn of the 13th Century. After consolidation by the de Roos family, the castle briefly passed to Richard III until...

As its name suggests, the Treasurer’s House was once home to the Treasurer of York Minster and the building lies within the Minster’s shadow. Its...

How many pubs can boast Roman remains as part of their attraction? Well the Roman Bath Inn takes its name from the remains of Roman...

A church has existed on this site since 1235 and included a churchyard which was sold to allow the creation of St Helen’s Square with...

Located in the shadow of York Minster, St Michael-le-Belfrey is built on a site upon which a church has been in existence since 1294. It...

The guildhall is at the hub of the City of York’s civic affairs and enjoys a pivotal role in the city’s history. The present guildhall...

Built between 1357 and 1361 it is one of the finest guildhalls still in existence. Its original use was as a hospital dedicated to the...

The Red House is an impressive 18th Century building close to York Minster which now operates as an antique centre. However the building, formerly a...

York Assembly Rooms were built by public subscription and completed in 1735. The assembly rooms were intended for dancing and other social activities and...

Micklegate Bar is the royal entrance to the city of York and most of England’s sovereigns (notable exceptions include Richard I and Henry VIII) have...

Barley Hall is an excellent example of a 15th Century timber-framed house which was built on the site of a former monastery. Today the hall...

St William’s College is dedicated to St William of York who was a nephew of King Stephen and probably a great-grandson of William the Conqueror....

The Richard III Museum is located in Monk Bar – one of York’s mediaeval entrances to the city. It is an appropriate location as the...

The City of York is one of the most historic, beautiful and most visited tourist cities in the country. This heritage centre and library...

Restored by York Civic Trust in 1998, the Mansion House is now worthy of its accolade as the premier building of the City of York....