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Popular places to visit

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

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

York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Jorvik Viking Centre
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.

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

York St. John University
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.
Things to do

York's Chocolate Story: Guided Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Layerthorpe

The Milner York

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Delta Hotels by Marriott York

The Grand, York

Radisson Hotel York

Malmaison York
Other neighbourhoods around Layerthorpe

Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.

The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.

Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Christmas Market
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- York St. John University
- Bramham Park
- Clifford's Tower
- Stockeld Park
- York Castle Museum
- York Maze
- Knaresborough Castle
- York Theatre Royal
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens