What else is there to see and do in and around York?
Make a holiday out of your course
If you’re attending a course and want to turn your trip into a short holiday, the York area offers a wide range of attractions—from world‑class museums to historic landmarks and scenic countryside walks
key attractions in and around york
National Railway Museum — Celebrates the history of rail travel with iconic locomotives and interactive exhibits.
York Minster — One of Europe’s largest Gothic cathedrals, known for its stunning stained glass.
York Art Gallery — Features an impressive collection of paintings, ceramics, and rotating exhibitions.
City Walls Walk — A free, scenic walk along the best‑preserved medieval walls in England.
Clifford’s Tower & Castle Museum — Offers panoramic city views and insights into York’s past.
Yorkshire Museum & Museum Gardens — Roman, Viking, and medieval artefacts set within beautiful botanical gardens.
Jorvik Viking Centre — A ride‑through experience bringing Viking‑age York to life.
Cold War Bunker — A preserved 1960s bunker offering guided tours into Britain’s Cold War history.
York Dungeon — A theatrical, immersive journey through York’s darker stories.
The Shambles — A famously narrow medieval street lined with shops and cafés.
York’s Chocolate Story — An interactive look at York’s chocolate‑making heritage.
Theatre Royal & Grand Opera House — Hosts drama, comedy, musicals, and touring productions.
Day Trips and Scenic Spots
Black Sheep Brewery — Brewery tours and tastings in the heart of Yorkshire.
Castle Howard & the Howardian Hills — A grand stately home surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
North York Moors — Expansive heather moorland ideal for walking and photography.
Whitby & Sandsend — Coastal towns known for beaches, seafood, and dramatic cliffs.
Robin Hood’s Bay — A picturesque fishing village with steep winding streets.
White Horse of Kilburn — A striking hillside figure with great walking routes.
Helmsley & Rievaulx Abbey — A market town paired with atmospheric medieval ruins.
Yearsley Woods — Woodland trails perfect for a peaceful walk and mountain biking trails.
Aldborough Roman Site — Excavated remains of a Roman town.
Yorkshire Dales & Nidderdale — Rolling hills, stone villages, and scenic drives.
Yorkshire Air Museum — Aviation history with aircraft displays and exhibitions.
Beningbrough Hall — A historic house with gardens and art collections.
Download our booklet
More Details, along with information on accommodation and travel details are available in our ‘Make a holiday out of your course’ downloadable booklet.
