- York Minster
Largest Gothic Cathedral in northern Europe and one of the biggest in the world. It is also reverred for being one of the most beautiful and dominates the York skyline. You can get stunning views of thecity of York from the rooftop platform – if you are fit, access is via a narrow staircase! - The Shambles
No other street in the city evokes such a feeling of medieval life more vividly than the shambles which used to be the butchers quarter. The upper storeys of the fifteenth century houses leaning inwards so far that the roofs on either side almost almost touching each other across the street. - Clifford’s Tower
This is the remains of the York Castle & its keep which was built in 1068 by William the Conqueror to control the North of England. - Jorvik Viking Museum
The world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK where you can travel back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of what was formerly a great Viking city. - The National Railway Museum
The world’s largest railway museum, with many historic early locomotives such as The Rocket, The Mallard, Queen Victoria’s favourite carriage and the Japanese Bullet. - York Racecourse
This is considered one of the best racecourses in the UK and is home to famous race meetings including The Ebor, The John Smiths Cup and has also been home to Royal Ascot. - The Yorkshire Air Museum
A living memorial to all the Allied Air Forces personnel who operated from Yorkshire during the Second World War, and the thousands of people who gave their lives in the conflict. - Treasurer’s House
This National Trust Property is a fine 17th Century house that was once home to the treasurer’s of York Minster. If you go on the ghost walks in York this is one of the key stops on route since this is the location of several sightings of the York’s infamous ghostly Roman regiment! - City Walls
York’s ancient city walls are among the longest and best preserved in the UK. Walk these medieval walls and see the 4 towers or ‘bars’ that were ancient gateways to the city. - Fairfax House
Decorative arts museum and one of England’s most elegant Georgian houses. Highlights include the sumptuous grand salon and marble dining room.
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POSTED BY admin ON June 2nd, 2009. PERMALINK