An attractive parish church containing a mixture of styles built on the site of one from the Saxon period and a medieval hospital or hermitage....

Lotherton Hall is a marvellous piece of architecture; a stately home that is surrounded by some of the most charming cultured gardens in the local...

Aberford village sits just west of the present A1M and either side of the original route from London to Edinburgh. In 1845 the Gascoigne family...

The official residence of the Archbishop of York, Bishopthorpe Palace was built in 1250 by Archbishop Walter de Grey. The house is built using local...

One of the Treasure Houses of England this grand mansion and extensive estate is the home of the Earl and Countess of Harewood. As well...

Probably the north’s finest racecourse, the ‘Knavesmire’, as it is known locally, is rich in both its racing heritage and as part of the city...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Kings Arms has become infamous as the picture of York when the floods come! The pub is often photographed submerged below the River Ouse...

The York Dungeon recreates episodes from the city’s gruesome past and is a popular attraction with children and families. The story of Dick Turpin, who...

The Regimental Museum is a joint representation of the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Prince of Wales’ Own Regiment of Yorkshire. Both regiments can each...

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...

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...

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....

The Impressions Gallery was established in 1972, and quickly became renowned as one of the most important contemporary photography galleries in Europe. Over the...

One of England’s finest 18th Century buildings, Fairfax House had fallen into an extreme state of disrepair before York Civic Trust renovated it during the...

One of York’s most popular visitor attractions, the Jorvik Centre depicts life as it was 1,000 years ago under Viking reign. The centre recreates buildings...

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...

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...

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’...

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

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...

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...

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

Saint Margaret Clitherow was a butcher’s wife who converted to Catholicism and permitted mass to be said in her house despite this being a crime...

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 ARC provides visitors with a fascinating opportunity to discover York’s history in an unusual way. It is actually a working archaeology unit but it...