The Top 5 Things to do in York
Shopping and Ghosts
5. SNICKELWAYS
Wandering around the narrow shopping lanes and cobbled streets of Snickelways, the old centre of York, is a great way to get a taste of this historic city while enjoying a range of shops. By day, visitors can enjoy boutique stores and deli-cafes. By night, the narrow roads become the setting for a number of eerie ghost tours and walks that are not for the faint hearted.
For the Kids
4. YORK MAZE
If you are visiting York with the family and need to do something a bit more active, then the York Maze offers hours of fun. This multi-award-winning attraction is considered to be one of the largest mazes in the world and it’s actually made out of maize! York Maze is a big hit with parents who may need to get away from the four walls of their York hotels and get out and about with the kids.
3. NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM
Popular with a huge range of people from pre-schoolers to adults, the Railway Museum provides a great day out. This interactive museum even includes an outdoor play area and a chance to ride the miniature railway. From Japanese bullet trains to the splendour of Royal Trains, the huge exhibition spaces are filled with a surprising number of fascinating displays. It is one of the UK’s National Museums, which means that entry is free.
History and Intrigue
2. YORK MINSTER
An essential attraction for anyone with even a passing interest in either history or architecture, York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe and is an essential part of the York itinerary. The views from the tower, the exquisite stained-glass windows and the mysterious crypt all combine to give the visitor an enthralling day out.
1. JORVIK VIKING CENTRE
York owes so much of its history to the Vikings and even its name, that it would be wrong to visit the city without stopping at this fascinating attraction. The centre has been developed on the same site that the excavations of the Viking city of Jorvik were discovered. This attraction is a big hit with kids as it offers a unique and exciting way to learn about the past. Every detail has been recreated, including the sights, sounds and even smells that would have been experienced in this city. You can travel back 1000 years in time to discover everyday life for the citizens of Jorvik.
From peaceful shopping afternoons to getting lost in the world’s largest maze, stunning architecture and a taste of its rich and thrilling past, York is a city which entertains, educates and delights every visitor.