Destination

Distance (approximate,miles)

Time by car
(estimated,
hrs:mins)

Time by train
(estimated, hrs:mins)

Harrogate

21

0:40

0:30

Leeds

24

0:45

0:25

Leeds Bradford International Airport

33

1:00

N/A

Scarborough

43

1:15

0:50

Whitby

62

1:50

2:40

Manchester

70

1:30

1:30

Liverpool

100

2:00

2:20

Edinburgh

210

4:30

2:40

Glasgow

210

4:20

3:40

London

215

4:00

2:00

The largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.

How far away:

Two minutes' walk

Where:

York Minster, Church House, Ogleforth, York. YO1 7JN

Opening Hours:

Monday - Saturday: open 9.00am (9.30am November- March); last entry 5.00pm. Sunday: 12.00 noon - 3.45pm
No sightseeing on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
or on Sundays before 12.00 noon
PLEASE NOTE: there are occasions when the Minster is open for services only, and when the Chapter House is closed for meetings or events.

Prices:

Charges for sightseers of up to £9.50 for an adult ‘access all areas’ ticket. £6 for standard adult entry. £8/£5 for Students/60+. £3/free for children 16 and under with family.

Telephone:

+44 (0) 844 939 0011

Website:

http://www.yorkminster.org

Offers local historical artefacts from Roman and Viking times, plus travelling exhibitions.

How far away:

Less than one minute on foot

Where:

Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York YO1 7FR

Opening Hours:

Unfortunately currently closed for refurbishment but reopens 1st August 2010 – Yorkshire Day

Prices:

Adult- £5; Child – Free with one paying adult; Under 5s – Free; Concessions - £4

Telephone:

+44 (0)1904 629745

Website:

http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

The ten-acre botanical Museum Gardens, around the Yorkshire Museum.

How far away:

Less than one minute on foot

Where:

Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York YO1 7FR

Opening Hours:

7.30am – 5.30pm (from late March until late October the gardens open later into the evening).

Prices:

Free

Telephone:

+44 (0)1904 629745

Website:

http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/Page/Gardens.aspx

Famous ‘Swiss-Yorkshire’ inspired tea rooms and shop.

How far away:

Less than one minute on foot.

Where:

6-8 St. Helen's Square, York, YO1 8QP.

Opening Hours:

9.00am-9.00pm

Prices:

Various

Telephone:

+44 (0)1904 659142

Website:

http://www.bettys.co.uk

Guided daytime and evening cruises on the river – either on the top deck or in the cosy covered bar and lounge. Red boats also available to hire – why not take a picnic?

How far away:

Less than one minute on foot.

Where:

Landing at Lendal Bridge

Opening Hours:

Regular sailings everyday from: 7th February - 29th November 2009 at 10.40am, 12.10pm, 1.40pm, 3.10pm. Many more trips operate during the busier months of April – October - sailing times are displayed at the YorkBoat landings.

Prices:

Daytime cruise: Adults, £7.00; Senior Citizens, £6.00; Child (5 – 15), £3.30; Family, £20.00 (up to 2 adults, 3 children); Under 5's,Free.
Floodlit Evening cruise: Adults, £9.00; Seniors, £8.00; Child (5-15), £6.00; Under 5's, Free.
Self Drive Boats (every day from 4th April -1st November 2009): Seasonal and 'early bird' prices from £25-35 per hour, plus £20 returnable security bond.

Telephone:

+44 (0)1904 628324

Website:

http://www.yorkboat.co.uk

The most complete example of medieval city walls still standing in England.

How far away:

Less than a minute's walk

Where:

They extend for 2.5 miles and enclose an area of 263 acres encircling the city centre.

Opening Hours:

Open every day except Christmas day from 8.00am to dusk except when there is a risk of ice resulting in slippery conditions.

Prices:

Free

Telephone:

N/A

Website:

http://www.york.gov.uk/visiting/The_city_walls/

York’s main shopping street.

How far away:

Less than 30 seconds on foot.

Where:

Turn left out of the hotel and pass through the square.

Opening Hours:

24 hours a day; 365 days a year!

Prices:

N/A

Telephone:

N/A

Website:

N/A

York's oldest street, and Europe's best preserved Medieval street.

How far away:

Less than five minutes on foot

Where:

Adjacent to York Open Air Market and the Shambles, York YO1 7LZ

Opening Hours:

24 hours a day; 365 days a year!

Prices:

N/A

Telephone:

N/A

Website:

http://www.insideyork.co.uk/shambles

Daily open air market with over 100 stalls. Different traders each day with stalls  ranging from fresh produce to clothes, plus crafts and gifts.

How far away:

Where:

Opening Hours:

Prices:

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Cinema located in a stunning contemporary re-development of the old Yorkshire Herald press works on the riverside. Shows the latest blockbusters as well as more 'art-house' films. Also The Basement Events Bar which hosts an eclectic mix of events, including live music, comedy, poetry, drama and DJ nights.

How far away:

Less than one minute's walk.

Where:

City Screen Picturehouse, 13-17 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL.

Opening Hours:

Cafe/bar open 11 am - 11 pm, screening start times from 11 am to 8.45 pm (variable).

Prices:

Cinema tickets: Adult: £6.20, Child: £4.50, Family (4 tickets): £18.

Telephone:

+44 (0) 871 704 2054 (10p a minute from a landline)

Permanent displays of early religious paintings, 17th Century Dutch works, landscapes, portraits and studio pottery.

How far away:

Less than three minutes' walk

Where:

Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EW

Opening Hours:

Open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except 25 and 26 December and 1 January. Closing at 2.30pm on 24 and 31 December.

Prices:

Free

Telephone:

 +44 (0) 1904 687687

Website:

http://www.yorkartgallery.org.uk

York Theatre Royal is a key regional producing theatre which also plays host to travelling productions. You can see a wide range of drama, comedy and dance – with a studio theatre that focuses on new writing and plays for younger audiences.

How far away:

Less than three minutes' walk

Where:

St. Leonard's Place, York, YO1 7HD.

Opening Hours:

Box Office: Mon 10am – 6pm (8pm on performance evenings), Tues – Sat: 10am – 8pm (When there is no evening performance this will be 6pm).
Matinees: 2.30 pm, Evening performances: 7.30

Prices:

Various – typically in the range of £10-£25 full price (Over 60s, under 25s and student concessions available).

Telephone:

Box Office: +44 (0) 1904 623568, Reception: +44 (0) 1904 658162, Fax +44 (0) 1904 550164

Website:

http://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

A fascinating museum housed in a stunningly preserved Georgian Townhouse displaying some of the finest English 18th Century furniture in England

Where:

Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN

Opening Hours:

Open mid February to 31 December. Closed 24th,25th,26th December, January and early February.
Monday to Thursday & Saturday: 11am - 4.30pm
Sunday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Friday: 11am and 2pm for guided tours only and at other times by prior appointment. The guided tours last approximately one hour

Prices:

Adults: £6.00, Concessions: £5.00, Under 16s free when accompanied by an adult, Family Ticket: (2 adults & 2 students) £15.00, Group Rate applies to groups of 10+: £4.50 (£3.50 concessions). School Party of 10+ £1.25 per child (supervising adults free). Groups must be booked in advance.

Telephone:

+44 (0)1904 655 543

Website:

http://www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk

The original mound of Clifford's Tower, with a timber structure at the top, was constructed by William the Conqueror in 1068. It was rebuilt in stone in about 1244 by Henry III as the keep of his castle. The tower gives sweeping panoramic views of historic York and the surrounding countryside.

Where:

Tower St, York, YO1 9SA

Opening Hours:

Open 7 days a week except 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan.
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm
1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-5pm
2 Nov-31 Mar 10am-4pm

Prices:

Adult:£3.50; Children:£1.80; Concession:£3.00; English Heritage Members:Free; Family Ticket: £8.80

Telephone:

+44 (0) 1904 646940

Website:

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.17061

This beautiful 1000 seat Edwardian Theatre situated in the heart of York city centre showcases a wide range of touring productions.

Where:

Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW

Opening Hours:

Box Office: No show days: Monday – Friday 12noon – 5.30pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Show days: Monday – Friday 12noon – 15 minutes after show starts, Sat 10am – 15 minutes after show starts.
Matinees: 2.30, Evening performances: 7.30. Bars open 45 minutes before the start of the performance

Prices:

Various depending on show.

Telephone:

+44 (0) 1904 678 700, Box Office: +44 (0) 844 847 2322 (24 hours a day).

Website:

http://www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family as you explore over 300 years of railway history.

Where:

National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ, UK

Opening Hours:

10am-6pm

Prices:

Free entry

Telephone:

+44 (0) 8448 153139

Website:

http://www.nrm.org.uk

York Castle Museum is one of Britain's leading museums of everyday life. It shows how people used to live by displaying thousands of household objects and by recreating rooms, shops, streets - and even prison cells.
Walk through the recreated Victorian street, Kirkgate, which combines real shop fittings and stock with modern sound and light effects, to evoke an atmosphere of Victorian Britain. The museum's past as two prison buildings is also explored with a look at conditions in 18th century gaols and at its most famous former prisoner - highwayman Dick Turpin, who was hanged in 1739 for horse stealing.

Where:

York Castle Museum, Eye of York, York, YO1 9RY

Opening Hours:

Daily 9.30am to 5.00pm, except 25th and 26th December and 1st January. Opens 10am on Fridays during school term times. Early close in the afternoon on 24th December and 31 December.

Prices:

Adult - £7.50; Child - £4; Under 5s – Free; Concessions - £6.50; Residents with a York Card – Free; Wheelchair users plus one carer – Free; Two adults with: One child - £16.50; Two children - £20 & £3.50 per child after that. Tickets valid for 12 months so you can come back for free.

Telephone:

+44 (0) 1904 687687

Website:

http://www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk

At JORVIK, you will journey through a reconstruction of the actual Viking-Age streets which once stood on this site, still with sounds and smells! The houses and shops are laid out in exactly the same pattern as they were at 5.30pm, 25th October, AD975, and even the faces of the people you see have been reconstructed from Viking skulls. NB can get very busy at peak times – pre-book to jump the queues (£1 surcharge per ticket)!

Where:

Coppergate , York, Y01 9WT

Opening Hours:

Undergoing a £1 million re-development – limited areas open during November and December 2009 (25% discounted admission), closed January and reopens February 2010 (25% discount applies until the official opening date of 13th February).
JORVIK Viking Centre is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm (summer), 10am till 4pm (winter). Closed 24/25/26th December. New Years Eve: 10am - 2pm (last admission). New Years Day: 11am - 4pm (last admission)

Prices:

25% discounted prices (applies Nov, Dec, Feb 1-13). Adult: £6.40, Child (5-15): £4.50, Concessions: £5.25.
Family tickets (2 Adults): Family of 3: £17.25, Family of 4: £19.50, Family of 5: £21.75.
Full price tickets from 13 February 2010:
Adult: £8.50, Child (5-15): £6.00, Concessions: £7.00, Family tickets (2 Adults): Family of 3: £23.00, Family of 4: £26, Family of 5: £29.

Telephone:

General Enquiries Tel: 01904 543400 Fax: 01904 627097 
Bookings:  01904 615505 

Website:

http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk