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Your guide to the top things to do in York, United Kingdom, from castles to cathedrals.

Things to do in York – top York must-see attractions

York is one of England's most historically rich cities, where every street and skyline tells a story stretching back over 2,000 years. From Roman ruins and Viking relics to grand Gothic architecture and Victorian streets, the things to see in York, United Kingdom are seriously varied. Walk the medieval walls, stand inside York Minster - the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe - or ride through Viking-Age York at the Jorvik Viking Centre. Ready to explore? Here's your go-to list.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Museums
Museums
Monuments
Monuments
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Churches
Churches
Gardens
Gardens
York Minster
History Geeks
York Minster
Why visit?
  • 128 medieval stained glass
  • Great East Window
  • Roman ruins underfloor
National Railway Museum
Families
National Railway Museum
Why visit?
  • Mallard steam locomotive
  • Royal carriages display
  • Japanese bullet train car
Families
Jorvik Viking Centre
Why visit?
  • Time capsule ride carriages
  • 10th-century Viking dioramas
  • Viking archaeological finds
York City Walls
History Geeks
York City Walls
Why visit?
  • 3.4km medieval wall walk
  • Longest town walls in England
  • Panoramic city views
Clifford's Tower
History Geeks
Clifford's Tower
Why visit?
  • Norman motte-and-bailey keep
  • 1190 Jewish massacre site
  • Elevated city panorama
History Geeks
Yorkshire Museum
Why visit?
  • Roman & Viking collections
  • 11,000-year-old shale pendant
  • Giant ichthyosaur skeleton
York Castle Museum
Families
York Castle Museum
Why visit?
  • Kirkgate Victorian street
  • Period rooms & galleries
  • Historic prison cells
Families
The York Dungeon
Why visit?
  • Live actor-led experiences
  • Black Death plague exhibit
  • 20 scenes of York history
York Museum Gardens
Nature Lovers
York Museum Gardens
Why visit?
  • Roman Multangular Tower
  • Ruins of St Mary's Abbey
  • Botanical plant collections
York's Chocolate Story
Families
York's Chocolate Story
Why visit?
  • 4,000 years of chocolate history
  • Interactive chocolate demos
  • KitKat & Terry's origins
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