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York, UK

York - a vibrant festival city with Roman roots and a Viking past, offering an adventure for everyone.

With more attractions per square mile than any other city in the UK, York is full of culture, art, history and heritage. It’s the perfect location for a day visit, a weekend adventure or a longer stay exploring in and around the city.
Visitors can immerse in everything from must-see attractions, iconic historic buildings, vibrant performing arts to hidden gems, as well as charming pubs, cosy cafés, exquisite fine dining restaurants and unique boutique retailers. This guide will be an inspiration for a truly unforgettable adventure in York. Be sure to let your audience know to drop by the Visitor Information Centre on Parliament Street, where the welcoming team is ready to enhance their experience and ensure they make the most of their visit to York.

You can view a digital guide here: https://issuu.com/visityork/docs/visitors_guide_2024_digital

Save money while sightseeing with a Visit York Pass! York's official sightseeing card which gives entry to top attractions in York, including York Minster, City Cruises York, JORVIK Viking Centre and more!

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Other things to do nearby

24th - 27th Sep

Annual Steam Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights and sounds of heritage steam locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park.

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10th - 11th Oct

Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

We’re delighted to be welcoming, No. 4079 Pendennis Castle to the NYMR, courtesy of the Didcot Railway Centre.

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3rd - 4th Oct

Pendennis Castle: A True Icon of the Steam Age at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

We’re delighted to be welcoming, No. 4079 Pendennis Castle to the NYMR, courtesy of the Didcot Railway Centre.

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17th - 20th Oct

Sir Nigel Gresley: The Legend Returns at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Don’t miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain’s icons from the golden age of steam, No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, courtesy of the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust.

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18th - 20th Sep

Sir Nigel Gresley: The Legend Returns at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Don’t miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain’s icons from the golden age of steam, No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, courtesy of the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust.

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18th Jul - 6th Sep

Summer Events, Activities & Adventures at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Great news – Kids Go Free on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this summer, and the school holiday savings mean better value fares for the whole family.

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27th Jul - 8th Aug

Tornado: The Steam Superstar is Back at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

We’re delighted to be welcoming back to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, No. 60163 Tornado, one of Britain’s most famous steam locomotives, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust.

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Eden Camp Modern History Museum

Eden Camp Modern History Museum sits on the site of an original World War Two Prisoner of War camp just outside Malton, North Yorkshire — one of the few such sites still standing in Britain.

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Scarborough North Bay Railway

A warm welcome to the official website of the Scarborough North Bay Railway.

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