Historic Sites in York

Ancient castles, grand abbeys, and remarkable monuments telling centuries of Yorkshire history.

All Historic Sites in York sorted by Yorkshire.com Recommendation

All Saints North Street, York - The Shrine and Parish Church - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

All Saints North Street, York - The Shrine and Parish Church

North St, York YO1 6JD, UK
πŸ“0.2m from the centre of York

North St, York YO1 6JD, UK

Yorkshire Museum - Museum in york
Museum

Yorkshire Museum

Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR, UK
πŸ“0.3m from the centre of York

Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.

York City Church - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

York City Church

The Citadel, Gillygate, York YO31 7EA, UK
πŸ“0.4m from the centre of York

The Citadel, Gillygate, York YO31 7EA, UK

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens - Visitor Information & Prices - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens - Visitor Information & Prices

Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1DD
πŸ“6.7m from the centre of York

Victorian street scene with horse-drawn carriage, cobblestone path, and people in period costumes outside colorful shops.
Museum

York Castle Museum

Tower St, York YO1 9RY, UK
πŸ“0.3m from the centre of York

Victorian-era cobbled street recreated indoors with costumed guides, plus other exhibits.

Clifford's Tower, York - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

Clifford's Tower, York

Tower St, York YO1 9SA, UK
πŸ“0.2m from the centre of York

13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison & royal mint.

York Oratory - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

York Oratory

Duncombe Pl, York YO1 7EF, UK
πŸ“0.2m from the centre of York

Duncombe Pl, York YO1 7EF, UK

Visitors gaze up at York Minster's ornate, stained glass ceiling and intricate stonework.
Historic Site

York Minster

Deangate, York YO1 7HH
πŸ“0.2m from the centre of York

One of the world's most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone.

The Deathly Dark Tours - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

The Deathly Dark Tours

Grape Ln, York YO1 7HU, UK
πŸ“0.1m from the centre of York

Grape Ln, York YO1 7HU, UK

Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate

Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF, UK
πŸ“0.1m from the centre of York

Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF, UK

Two people in Viking attire, standing on wooden planks, with a rustic wooden hut and tools in the background.
Museum

JORVIK Viking Centre

19 Coppergate, York YO1 9WT, UK
πŸ“0.1m from the centre of York

A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.

York Mansion House - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

York Mansion House

St. Helen’s Square, York YO1 9QL, UK
πŸ“0.1m from the centre of York

Tours are offered of this historic home, built for the Lord Mayor in 1732 & still in use.

Museum Gardens - Museum in york
Museum

Museum Gardens

Museum St, York YO1 7FR, UK
πŸ“0.3m from the centre of York

Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins & a medieval abbey.

York City Walls - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

York City Walls

York YO1 7LJ, UK
πŸ“0.3m from the centre of York

Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE.

National Trust - Treasurer's House, York - Museum in york
Museum

National Trust - Treasurer's House, York

Minster Yard, York YO1 7JL, UK
πŸ“0.3m from the centre of York

Well-preserved house filled with 17th- and 18th-century furniture, ceramics, textiles and paintings.

DIG - Museum in york
Museum

DIG

DIG St Saviour Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN, UK
πŸ“0.1m from the centre of York

Archeology museum where children unearth replica historical finds in hands-on excavations.

Tudor-style courtyard with timber-framed buildings, wooden staircase, and Barley Hall sign.
Museum

Barley Hall

2 Coffee Yard, York YO1 8AR, UK
πŸ“0.1m from the centre of York

Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall & exposed timbers.

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour and Best of York Award! - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour and Best of York Award!

Shambles, York YO1 8BL, UK
πŸ“0.1m from the centre of York

Shambles, York YO1 8BL, UK

Event image for York Minster
Event Venue

York Minster

Deangate, York YO1 7HH, UK
πŸ“0.2m from the centre of York

Gothic cathedral with vast stained-glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition & tower tours.

National Railway Museum York - Museum in york
Museum

National Railway Museum York

Leeman Rd, York YO26 4XJ, UK
πŸ“0.6m from the centre of York

Railway history & artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.