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2nd Infantry Museum
You require an appointment if you want to visit this working military...
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All Saints Church
The tower of All Saints is a unique octagonal feature which traditionally...
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All Saints North Street
It is thought that a church has existed on the site prior...
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Archaeological Resource Centre (The ARC)
The ARC provides visitors with a fascinating opportunity to discover York’s history...
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Assembly Rooms
York Assembly Rooms were built by public subscription and completed in 1735....
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Bar Convent Trust, The
Situated close to the railway station and York town centre, The Bar...
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Barley Hall
Barley Hall is an excellent example of a 15th Century timber-framed house...
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Bedern Hall
Bedern Hall is a mediaeval building in one of York’s oldest districts....
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Bishopthorpe Palace
The official residence of the Archbishop of York, Bishopthorpe Palace was built...
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Black Swan
Probably York’s most authentic heritage inn. Originally built in 1417, the present...
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Bootham Bar
Bootham Bar is one of York’s famous gateways through the city walls....
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Borthwick Institute
The Borthwick Institute is one of the key treasures held by the...
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Castle Howard
Begun in 1699, and taking over 100 years to complete, Castle Howard...
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Clifford’s Tower
The Tower is all that remains of York Castle and it is...
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Constantine Statue
Constantine the Great was crowned Emperor of Rome whilst visiting the city...
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Council for Archaeology
The Council for British Archaeology is the main academic body that oversees...
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De Grey Rooms
The De Grey Rooms is a fine 19th Century building located on...
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DIG
DIG is an exhibition located in the historic city of York that...
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Fairfax House
One of England’s finest 18th Century buildings, Fairfax House had fallen into...
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Heslington Hall
Heslington Hall is now the University of York’s principal administrative building but...
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Hospitium
The Hospitium is a picturesque 14th Century listed building overlooking the Yorkshire...
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Impressions Gallery
The Impressions Gallery was established in 1972, and quickly became renowned as...
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Jacob’s Well
One of the most unusual houses in York, Jacob’s Well is a...
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Jorvik Centre
One of York’s most popular visitor attractions, the Jorvik Centre depicts life...
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Kings Arms
The Kings Arms has become infamous as the picture of York when...
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King’s Manor
King’s Manor is a beautiful building which dates back to the 13th...
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Lendal Bridge
A Victorian construction across the River Ouse, Lendal Bridge links the city...
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Mansion House
Restored by York Civic Trust in 1998, the Mansion House is now...
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Margaret Clitherow Shrine
Saint Margaret Clitherow was a butcher’s wife who converted to Catholicism and...
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Marston Moor Monument
The battle of Marston Moor was fought on the evening of...
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Merchant Adventurer’s Hall
Built between 1357 and 1361 it is one of the finest guildhalls...
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Merchant Taylors’ Hall
Just underneath the city wall, the Merchant Taylors’ Hall appears from the...
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Micklegate Bar Museum
Micklegate Bar is the royal entrance to the city of York and...
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Millenium Bridge
The latest crossing point for the River Ouse was opened in 2001...
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Multangular Tower
The only Roman tower still in existence in the city, the Multangular...
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National Centre for Early Music
The National Centre for Early Music is a project which made its...
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National Railway Museum
Discover the story of the train in a great day out for...
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Red House, The
The Red House is an impressive 18th Century building close to York...
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Regimental Museum
The Regimental Museum is a joint representation of the Royal Dragoon Guards...
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Richard III Museum
The Richard III Museum is located in Monk Bar – one of...
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Roman Bath Inn
How many pubs can boast Roman remains as part of their attraction?...
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Rowntrees Park
Rowntrees Park was opened in 1920 by the chocolate manufacturer and philanthropist...
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Shambles, The
York’s most famous street. Most of its buildings date from the 15th...
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Shandy Hall
It was between 1760 and 1767 that the eccentric parson Laurence Sterne...
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St Helen’s Church
A church has existed on this site since 1235 and included a...
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St Mary’s Abbey
William II founded St Mary’s Abbey as a Benedictine Monastery in 1088....
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St Michael-le-Belfrey
Located in the shadow of York Minster, St Michael-le-Belfrey is built on...
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St William’s College
St William’s College is dedicated to St William of York who was...
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Theatre Royal
The Theatre Royal has been producing theatre for more than 250 years...
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Treasurer’s House
As its name suggests, the Treasurer’s House was once home to the...
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Walmgate Bar
Walmgate Bar is one of York’s famous gateways through its city walls,...
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York Castle Museum
The Castle Museum claims to be England’s most popular museum of everyday...
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York City Art Gallery
The York City Art Gallery first opened in 1879 for the Yorkshire...
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York City Walls
The City Walls are one of York’s most impressive and popular attractions...
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York Deanery
York Deanery is the residence of the Dean of York Minster who...
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York Dungeon
The York Dungeon recreates episodes from the city’s gruesome past and is...
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York Guildhall
The guildhall is at the hub of the City of York’s civic...
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York Heritage Centre
The City of York is one of the most historic, beautiful and...
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York Market
York boasts the brightest and arguably best daily open market in the...
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York Maze
York Maze is a limited Summer season attraction that claims to the...
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York Minster
York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Prayer has...
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York Motte
York Motte (a motte is a mound) once formed half of a...
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York Racecourse
Probably the north’s finest racecourse, the ‘Knavesmire’, as it is known locally,...
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YorkBoat
Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights from the decks of YorkBoat’s...
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Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
The museum was designed by William Wilkins in 1829 to house a...
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Yorkshire Museum of Farming
The Yorkshire Museum of Farming was opened in 1982 with a range...
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