Things to Do in Inside the Walls, York Many of York's historical attractions, including the 13th-century Clifford's Tower and the York Minster Gothic cathedral. Visitors can also explore the Jorvik Viking Centre and the York Castle Museum.
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Jorvik Viking Centre ★ 4.6 · 14.2k★
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
York Minster ★ 4.7 · 24.3k★
Gothic cathedral with vast stained-glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition & tower tours.
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun 12:45 PM – 3:15 PM
National Railway Museum ★ 4.7 · 31.6k★
Railway history & artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
York Racecourse ★ 4.5 · 4.7k★
Flat race meetings from May-October, including a grandstand and restaurants with views of the track.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Clifford's Tower ★ 4.3 · 6.0k★
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison & royal mint.
Mon 10 AM – 9 PM
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
York Castle Museum ★ 4.6 · 7.4k★
Victorian-era cobbled street recreated indoors with costumed guides, plus other exhibits.
Mon 11 AM – 5 PM
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
RHS Garden Harlow Carr ★ 4.7 · 7.6k★
Specially designed gardens reflecting the Yorkshire landscape with trails, a log maze and tea rooms.
Every day 9:30 AM – 6 PM
York City Walls ★ 4.7 · 2.6k★
Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE.
Every day 8 AM – 8 PM
Pontefract Museum ★ 4.4 · 167★
Museum in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun Closed
Mother Shipton's Cave ★ 4.3 · 4.2k★
Park linked to a legendary prophesying witch, with a cave and well that can turns things to stone.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM
Sat Closed
Sun 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Pontefract Castle ★ 4.5 · 2.0k★
Free-to-visit castle with grounds with picnic spaces, a visitor centre and kids' activity sheets.
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Temple Newsam ★ 4.7 · 601★
Grade I listed historic house museum in Leeds, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Knaresborough Castle ★ 4.6 · 4.9k★
Romantic ruined fortress from 1300s with Norman heritage, on a green clifftop with river views.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Markenfield Hall ★ 4.7 · 108★
historic house near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Barnitts ★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Established, family-owned department store for comprehensive home and garden product range.
The Minster Gate Bookshop ★ 4.8 · 337
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5:30 PM Planning time in Inside the Walls?
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1 Jorvik Viking Centre 2 York Minster 3 National Railway Museum 4 York Racecourse 5 Clifford's Tower 6 York Castle Museum 7 RHS Garden Harlow Carr 8 York City Walls 9 Pontefract Museum 10 Mother Shipton's Cave Ready to plan Inside the Walls? Turn these Inside the Walls picks into a day-by-day York plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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