Attractions

York's wealth of attractions could keep even the most determined visitor occupied for weeks. A visit to the York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral north of the Alps goes without saying.  Do not miss the Jorvik Viking Centre an award winning experience transporting you to a Viking settlement 1000 years ago or the National Railway Museum with the finest collection of trains in the world.

With so many fantastic attractions to choose from in and around York, you really will be spoilt for choice when it comes to places to visit. Don't forget the many York tours available and there is a wide choice of museums - with something to interest everyone. Beyond York, the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and coastline are also waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.

Beyond York

York is the ideal touring base to explore the magnificent surrounding North Yorkshire attractions and countryside. With so many places to visit in and around York you will discover many historic houses and gardens, Yorkshire's national parks, traditional villages, churches, castles and Yorkshire's heritage coast.

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  • Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.
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  • Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.
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  • Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.
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  • Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.
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  • Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.
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  • Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.
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  • Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.
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  • Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.
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11 February 2012 to 19 February 2012

Jorvik Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre11 Feb 2012 to 19 Feb 2012The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines.

18 February 2012 to 18 February 2012

Jorvik Viking Festival of Fire Finale at The Knavesmire18 Feb 2012This is a finale event not to be missed! See the magnificent torchlit Viking procession!

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