Discover the Historic Charm of Barker Tower

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the York Minster, exit the Minster and head south onto Minster Yard. Continue straight onto Duncombe Place, then turn right onto High Ousegate. Follow this road until you reach the River Ouse. Cross the river via Ouse Bridge and continue onto Coney Street. Walk along Coney Street until you reach the junction with St. Helen's Square. Turn left onto St. Helen's Square and continue straight until you reach the end of the square, where you will find the entrance to the Museum Gardens. Enter the gardens and walk through them until you reach the northern exit. From there, turn left onto Bootham and continue until you reach the intersection with Marygate. Barker Tower is located just a short walk down Marygate on your left.

• Walking

  If you are coming from the railway station, exit the station and turn right onto Station Road. Walk straight until you reach the junction with Toft Green, then turn left. Continue straight until you reach the end of the road, where you will find the entrance to the city walls. Walk along the city walls heading towards Bootham Bar. Once you reach Bootham Bar, exit the walls and turn right onto Marygate. Continue along Marygate and Barker Tower will be on your right.

• Public Transport

  If you are near the city centre, you can take a bus from any of the main bus stops, such as the one on Piccadilly. Catch a bus heading towards 'Marygate' or 'Bootham'. Once you arrive at the Marygate stop, disembark and walk along Marygate, where Barker Tower will be on your right. Buses run frequently, making this a convenient option.