Things to do in Bishopthorpe

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.

Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

If York Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of York.

Enjoy a show at York Grand Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.