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Things to see in York (United Kingdom): 90 places and when to go
York is a city in United Kingdom with around 159,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 90 places in and around it, mainly History (23), Nature (19), Temples (18). The best known are York Minster, Castle Howard and York Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.9704, -1.08
- Population
- About 159,000
- Places
- 90 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (23) · Nature (19) · Temples (18) · Museums and art (14) · Wildlife (14) · Food and drink (8)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 105 km as the crow flies
What to see in York
The places in and around York, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- York MinsterCathedral of York, North Yorkshire, England, UK907 m
- Castle HowardHistoric house museum20 km
- York CastleCastle in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK1.6 km
- National Railway MuseumNational rail transport museum in York, England, United Kingdom1.6 km
- Yorkshire MuseumMuseum in York, United Kingdom1.1 km
- York Art GalleryArt gallery in York, United Kingdom922 m
- Jorvik Viking CentreMuseum in York, England, United Kingdom1.4 km
- York Castle MuseumMuseum of social and military history in York, England1.7 km
- Helmsley CastleMedieval castle in Yorkshire, England, UK31 km
- Baile HillMotte-and-bailey castle in York, North Yorkshire, England1.8 km
- Byland AbbeyMonastery in North Yorkshire, England, UK26 km
- Cawood CastleGrade I listed quadrangular castle in Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom16 km
- Gilling CastleGrade I listed country house in North Yorkshire, England, UK24 km
- York Museum GardensBotanical gardens in York, England. Contains the Yorkshire Museum and ruined St. Mary's Abbey1.1 km
- Sheriff Hutton CastleCastle in North Yorkshire, England, UK14 km
- St Michael le Belfrey, YorkChurch in York, UK980 m
- Crayke CastleCastle in North Yorkshire, UK18 km
- St Olave's Church, YorkGrade I listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK1.1 km
- Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, YorkGrade I listed church in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK1.7 km
- Allerton CastleGrade I listed country house in Allerton Mauleverer, North Yorkshire, England, UK20 km
- York Assembly RoomsGrade I listed building in York, United Kingdom1.1 km
- Bar ConventChurch in York, UK1.8 km
- Birdsall HouseCountry house in Birdsall, England24 km
- Holgate WindmillGrade II listed windmill in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK2.6 km
And the other 66, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Holy Cross Church, Gilling, Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, York, York Oratory, All Saints' Church, North Street, York, Church of Saint Oswald, King and Martyr, Oswaldkirk, St Denys's Church, York, St Nicholas' Church, Bransdale, Stonegrave Minster, All Saints' Church, Pavement, York, Our Lady and St Benedict's Church, Ampleforth, Wesley Chapel, Priory Street, St Hilda's Church, Ampleforth, St Martin le Grand, York
- Museums and art: Barley Hall, Ryedale Folk Museum, Yorkshire Museum of Farming, City Walls Experience at Micklegate Bar, Shandy Hall, York Army Museum, York's Chocolate Story, St Mary's Church, Castlegate, York
- Nature: Bishop Wilton Wold, Acaster South Ings, Allerthorpe Common, Askham Bog, Beckhead Plantation, Goddards House and Garden, York Maze, Cali Heath, Clifton Backies Local Nature Reserve, Fishponds Wood Nature Reserve, Kimberlow Hill, Moorlands Nature Reserve, New Earswick Nature Reserve, Skipbridge Wetland Reserve, St Nicholas Fields LNR, Strensall Common, Sylvan Nature Reserve, Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve
- History: Hovingham Hall, Lamel Hill, York Cold War Bunker, Kexby Old Bridge, The Norman House, Nunnington Hall, Roman column, York, St William's College, Stamford Bridge Viaduct
- Architecture: Sutton Bridge, Yorkshire
- Food and drink: Ainsty Ales, Brew York, Cooper King Distillery, Crooked Brewery, Half Moon Brewery, Helmsley Brewing Company, Rudgate Brewery, Trig Brewery
- Hiking: Chalkland Way, Foss Walk, Jorvic Way, Minster Way, The Yoredale Way, Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to York)
- With kids: Piglet's Adventure Farm Park, Web Adventure Park
- Stargazing: Observatory, Museum Gardens
When to go to York
The best time to visit York is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:41
- FebPossible9:28
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:43
- JunBest time16:51
- JulBest time16:22
- AugBest time14:38
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:12
- NovBetter not8:12
- DecPossible7:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09. In April, 89 of the 90 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to York
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 105 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Pontefract23 places37 km
- Northallerton20 places48 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in York?
The best known: York Minster, Castle Howard, York Castle, National Railway Museum, Yorkshire Museum. In all, 90 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit York?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 09.
How do you get to York?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 105 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with York as the destination and these 90 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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