Attractions in York
Cobble stone streets, striking architecture and eclectic shopping are just a few of the attractions in York, UK. Visit York and delight your senses in the many cafés, tea rooms and pubs York has to offer. Shop for antiques, designer labels and vintage jewelry; York has all these and more.
Walking tours, bicycle tours and historical tours abound. A unique experience is York’s Ancient Ghost Walk. This guided tour begins at 17:30 at the Black Swan, a pub known to be haunted. Visitors are welcome to enjoy some refreshments before the tour starts. At 18:00 the tour guides guests down cobble stone streets, past historic landmarks and through dark alleyways as tales are told of York’s dark past.
Visit the York Minster for truly inspiring architecture. The York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe. It was built in 627 as a place to baptize King Edwin of Northumbria. The famous choir screen is from the 15th century and holds the sculptures of England’s kings from William the Conqueror up to Henry VI. The Great East Window, at 23 meters (76 feet), is the largest medieval stained glass in existence.
With a diverse medley of shops York is a shopper’s haven. Shop for antique books, period furniture and vintage jewelry. Look further and find department store clothing, boutique clothing and high couture. Shop for your spouse, your children, your cat or Christmas in one afternoon. York shops have something for all tastes.
After a day of touring or shopping you can relax in one of the many restaurants, cafés, tea rooms or pubs scattered throughout York. Have tea at Betty’s Café, try clotted cream and scones at Café Harlequin or try a full English meal at the Jacobean Lodge. Consider a pub meal at The Windmill or Stonegate Yard Bar and Brassiere.
York has adventure, York has history, York has something for everyone. Visit York and revel in this magnificent city.