York

York's Essential Treasures

York’s history spans two millennia, evidenced by landmarks ranging from Roman-founded City Walls to the Gothic grandeur of York Minster. The Shambles preserves 14th-century timber-framed architecture, while Clifford’s Tower remains as the keep of William the Conqueror’s castle. Cultural insights are found at the Jorvik Viking Centre’s reconstructions and the York Castle Museum. The city’s ecclesiastical past is visible in the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, set within the botanic Museum Gardens, and the historic Micklegate Bar, which serves as a gateway to the medieval fortifications.

York Minster

York Minster, formally the "Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York", is an Anglican cathedral in the city of York,…

Shambles

The Shambles is a historic street in York, England, featuring preserved medieval buildings, some dating back as far as the 14th century.

Clifford's Tower

A silent witness of York's long history, the tower was built by William the Conqueror and it's the last remnant of York Castle.

City Walls

York has, since Roman times, been defended by walls of one form or another.

Jorvik Viking Centre

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England, containing lifelike mannequins and life-size dioramas…

Remains of Saint Mary's Abbey

The Abbey of St Mary is a ruined Benedictine abbey in York, England and a scheduled monument.

York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum is a museum located in York, North Yorkshire, England, on the site of York Castle, which was originally built by William…

Museum Gardens

The York Museum Gardens are botanic gardens in the centre of York, England, beside the River Ouse.

Micklegate Bar Museum

The City Walls Experience at Micklegate Bar is located in the southern gatehouse of the historical city walls of York, England.