Best Landmarks in York
Explore York, a captivating city where medieval history meets modern charm. Discover York Minster, The Shambles, and a vibrant food scene in this must-visit UK destination.
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The 10 best landmarks in York
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York Minster
England's largest Gothic cathedral, a 250-year architectural triumph housing Britain's finest medieval stained glass.
Deangate, York YO1 7HH4.7Excellent 20,600 Reviews -
Shambles Market
Discover York’s vibrant Shambles Market, where historic charm meets artisan crafts and global street food in a lively covered marketplace.
5 Silver St, York YO1 8RY4.5Excellent 11,053 Reviews -
York City Walls
England's longest medieval walls: a free 3.4km elevated circuit through 2,000 years of history.
York YO1 7LJ4.7Excellent 1,983 Reviews -
Leeds Town Hall
A Victorian architectural masterpiece and cultural icon, Leeds Town Hall commands the city skyline with its grand clock tower and rich civic history.
The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AD4.4Very Good 210 Reviews -
Bootham Bar
Step through Bootham Bar, York’s ancient northern gateway blending Roman roots and medieval fortifications with stunning views of the city’s historic heart.
2-4 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH4.5Excellent 271 Reviews -
Medieval Walls
Walk England’s longest medieval walls, tracing 2,000 years of York’s history with stunning city views and iconic fortified gateways.
Moatside Ct, York YO31 7PH4.7Excellent 70 Reviews -
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
A soaring Gothic masterpiece in the heart of York, where 1,400 years of faith, history, and light-filled architecture converge in one of England’s greatest cathedrals.
Deangate, Minster Yard, York YO1 7HH -
Fishergate Postern Tower
Explore Fishergate Postern Tower, a beautifully preserved medieval gatehouse guarding York’s ancient city walls since the early 1500s.
Piccadilly, York YO1 9AF4.5Excellent 48 Reviews -
Roman Column
Explore York’s Roman Column, a towering relic of ancient Roman power nestled beside the majestic York Minster.
11 Minster Yard, York YO1 7HH4.5Excellent 152 Reviews -
Civic Hall
A majestic Grade II* listed municipal building in Leeds, famed for its golden owls and grand civic ceremonies.
Calverley St, Leeds LS1 1UR4.7Excellent 72 Reviews
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Baile Hill
A wooded Norman motte hidden in plain sight, offering quiet history and sweeping views of York Minster.
York YO1 6DU4.6Excellent 107 Reviews -
Skeldergate Bridge
A Victorian Gothic Revival iron bridge offering scenic River Ouse views and a historic connection between York’s Castle area and Bishophill.
River Ouse, York4.6Excellent 60 Reviews -
Walmgate Bar
York’s most complete medieval gatehouse, with the only surviving town gate barbican in England and a quirky coffee house inside its ancient walls.
Foss Islands Rd, York YO1 9UB4.7Excellent 170 Reviews -
Monk Bar
Medieval fortress and gateway guarding York's northeastern entrance since the 14th century.
129 Monkgate, York YO31 7PD4.7Excellent 36 Reviews -
Holy Trinity Church
Discover Holy Trinity Church, a stunning Grade I Georgian landmark blending history, architecture, and vibrant cultural life in Leeds city centre.
Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6HW4.9Excellent 22 Reviews -
St Crux
Medieval church ruins preserved in a modest 1888 parish hall, marking the burial site of a beatified Catholic martyr.
York YO1 8BL4.4Very Good 93 Reviews -
Bradford City Hall
A majestic Victorian landmark in Bradford, blending stunning Venetian Gothic architecture with rich civic history and vibrant cultural life.
Norfolk Gardens, Bradford BD1 1SD -
St. Leonard's Hospital
Explore the atmospheric ruins of York’s largest medieval hospital, a site of healing, faith, and education nestled within Museum Gardens.
York YO1 7DR4.6Excellent 11 Reviews -
Barker Tower
A 14th-century river tower where medieval tolls, ferries, and York's leather trade converged.
York YO1 6HU4.6Excellent 64 Reviews -
Fishergate Bar
Step through Fishergate Bar, a medieval gateway guarding York’s southern entrance, steeped in history and tales of rebellion.
40 George St, York YO1 9PX4.6Excellent 27 Reviews -
Ouse Bridge
Historic Ouse Bridge in York spans the River Ouse, blending medieval heritage with 19th-century architecture and city life.
Bridge St, York YO1 9QU -
Wizard Walk of York
Discover York’s charm through magic, laughter, and family-friendly fantasy on the award-winning Wizard Walk of York.
Shambles, York YO1 8BL5.0Excellent 198 Reviews -
Robin Hood Tower
Explore Robin Hood Tower, a Victorian sentinel on York’s medieval walls offering historic charm and sweeping views of the iconic Minster.
Unnamed Road, Monkgate, York YO31 7PD4.5Excellent 8 Reviews -
Petergate House
Discover Petergate House and York Oratory, where historic Georgian architecture meets vibrant Gothic Revival spirituality in the heart of York.
York Oratory 11, High Petergate, York YO1 7EN4.7Excellent 3 Reviews -
Anglian Tower
Discover York’s rare Anglo-Saxon watchtower, a unique stone relic woven into the ancient Roman city walls near Museum Gardens.
York YO1 7HN4.0Very Good 4 Reviews -
Sundial Column
An elegant 18th-century sundial column on stone lions, quietly marking time just east of York Minster in a peaceful corner of the cathedral precincts.
College St, York YO1 7JF5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
The Stonebow
A historic gateway blending medieval charm and architectural evolution at York’s vibrant city heart.
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The Norman House
Discover York’s oldest house, a rare 12th-century Norman stone ruin hidden just behind Stonegate, rich with medieval history and ecclesiastical heritage.
52A Stonegate, York YO1 8AS5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Black window cat
Victorian architectural gem showcasing French Renaissance design and meticulous Victorian craftsmanship in historic York.
Club Chambers, 15 Museum St, York YO1 7DT
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