Places to Visit in York

York is full of interesting places to visit and things to do, from historical buildings to amusement venues, you’ll never be stuck for ideas when you visit the city.

Order by:  Name  |  Distance from the Minster

Haxby and Wigginton Library

At Haxby Library there’s free internet access, a children’s area and a large range of books available. There’s also a weekly storytime for under 5’s. Haxby Library is currently closed until Autumn 2022, you can find full details here.

5 mile(s) from the Minster.
Oaken Grove Community Centre, Reid Park, Haxby, York YO32 3QW

Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar

Find out about his early life as an exile Lancastrian heir to the throne, see the impact on the city of York as it continued to prosper throughout his reign and enjoy interactive experiences exploring life and death in Tudor times.

1 mile(s) from the Minster.
Micklegate, York YO1 6JX, United Kingdom

Huntington Library

Huntington Library has free internet access and a large range of books including fiction and non-fiction for all ages, reference books and adult education course information. They also operate a reading group and weekly storytime for under 5’s. The library is open at the following times: Monday 9.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm Tuesday 9.30am to […]

3 mile(s) from the Minster.
Garth Road, York YO32 9QJ, United Kingdom

Jorvik Viking Centre

Originally an excavation site, the Jorvik Viking Centre was created to show the remains of the 1,000 year old houses that were revealed. The museum has re-enacted the history of York’s Jorvik past with a special ride which takes you on a tour with audio in a variety of languages. The museum also features various displays showcasing various finds […]

801 metres from the Minster.
Coppergate, York YO1 9WT, United Kingdom

Joseph Rowntree Theatre

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a community theatre that puts on a number of productions every year by professional and local amateur groups.

2 mile(s) from the Minster.
Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA, United Kingdom

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is a museum, wedding and hospitality venue, regularly hosting vintage and wedding fairs. The museum hosts collections including silver, furniture and paintings and is open during the summer months.

721 metres from the Minster.
Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9XD, United Kingdom

Museum Gardens

The York Museum Gardens is quite possibly the most used park in York, it’s central location makes it the perfect place to relax in the sun. It’s also home to the Yorkshire Museum and St. Mary’s Abbey.

527 metres from the Minster.
Museum St, York, York YO1 7FR, United Kingdom

National Centre for Early Music

The National Centre for Early Music an entertainment venue based in a medieval church, it features a packed concert programme including jazz, world, folk and early music concerts.

1 mile(s) from the Minster.
St Margarets Church, Walmgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9TL, United Kingdom

National Railway Museum

The National Railway Museum is a vast museum showcasing the history of the Britain’s railway. The museum features a massive collection of locomotives as well as over a million objects from 300 years of railway history.

1 mile(s) from the Minster.
Leeman Rd, York, York YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom

New Earswick Library

The New Earswick Library has a wide range of books for you to borrow and free internet access. It also has a café on site and runs a number of groups and activities each week including York Explore’s storytime sessions for under 5’s, lego club, an adult social group, a craft group and a book […]

3 mile(s) from the Minster.
The Folk Hall, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York. YO32 4AQ