Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in York September 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in York](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels.d6140637.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[York Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-York.d6140637.Car-Hire-Guide)[York Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/York.d6140637.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in York, ME ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit York Types of activities [York travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/York.dx6140637) ![York](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484564-elizabeth-perkins-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![York](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484570-elizabeth-perkins-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![York](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484578-emerson-wilcox-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![York](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484572-elizabeth-perkins-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![York](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484561-elizabeth-perkins-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## York Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that York has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to York, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to York with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in York York is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in York, and make it a breeze to explore York and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in York to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to York, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in York. #### York attractions York has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in York to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of York. Looking for things to do in York can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of York or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to York attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ## Recommended things to do in York | Number of things to do | 15 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-haunted-walking-tour-in-portsmouth-app-gps-emf-reader.a4132054.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | - [“Coastal Gems: Exclusive Private Tour to Maine’s South Coast & NH](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/southern-coastal-maine-york-ogunquit-private-day-tour.a46902408.activity-details) - [Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oyster-farm-kayak-eco-tour-in-little-bay.a48633380.activity-details) - [Self-Guided Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-portsmouth-scavenger-hunt-pretty-portsmouth.a2562554.activity-details) - [Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-haunted-walking-tour-in-portsmouth-app-gps-emf-reader.a4132054.activity-details) - [Tea Blending](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tea-blending.a2727746.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oyster-farm-kayak-eco-tour-in-little-bay.a48633380.activity-details) - [Self-Guided Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-portsmouth-scavenger-hunt-pretty-portsmouth.a2562554.activity-details) - [Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-haunted-walking-tour-in-portsmouth-app-gps-emf-reader.a4132054.activity-details) - [Tea Blending](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tea-blending.a2727746.activity-details) - [Public\| Small Group \| Islands & Harbour Sightseeing Tour \| 2-2.5hr](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/public-islands-harbour-bike-tour-must-see-sites-2-2-5hr.a1354583.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oyster-farm-kayak-eco-tour-in-little-bay.a48633380.activity-details) - [Public \| Small Group \| City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour \| 1.5-2hr](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-5-hrs-hidden-areas-of-portsmouth-city-view-guided-bike-tour.a3553218.activity-details) | ## What to do in York * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/488000/488029-wiggly-bridge-and-steedman-woods.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods during your travels in York. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wiggly-Bridge-And-Steedman-Woods-York.d553248621558565599.Attraction) ![John Hancock Wharf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/485000/485585-john-hancock-wharf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### John Hancock Wharf You can learn about the history of York with a trip to John Hancock Wharf. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/John-Hancock-Wharf-York.d6333233.Attraction) ![Old School House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/486000/486685-old-school-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old School House You can learn about the history of York with a visit to Old School House. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-School-House-York.d6333256.Attraction) ![Emerson Wilcox House Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484569-emerson-wilcox-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Emerson Wilcox House Museum You can study the exhibits at Emerson Wilcox House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in York. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerson-Wilcox-House-York.d6333227.Attraction) ![Jefferds Tavern](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/485000/485565-jefferds-tavern.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jefferds Tavern You can study the exhibits at Jefferds Tavern, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to York. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jefferds-Tavern-York.d6333231.Attraction) ![Elizabeth Perkins House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484645-elizabeth-perkins-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elizabeth Perkins House You can study the exhibits at Elizabeth Perkins House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to York. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Elizabeth-Perkins-House-York.d6333225.Attraction) ![Old Gaol](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/486000/486652-old-gaol.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Gaol You can study the exhibits at Old Gaol, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in York. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Gaol-York.d6333250.Attraction) ![George Marshall Store Gallery](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484841-george-marshall-store-gallery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### George Marshall Store Gallery You can study the exhibits at George Marshall Store Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to York. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Marshall-Store-Gallery-York.d6333229.Attraction) #### York Golf and Tennis Club Enjoy a round of golf in York at York Golf and Tennis Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Golf-And-Tennis-Club-York.d553248621558657078.Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from York ![South Berwick](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/487000/487307-south-berwick.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### South Berwick [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Berwick.dx159751) ![York Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/485000/485873-long-sands-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### York Beach [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Beach.dx183307) ![York Harbor](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/488000/488029-wiggly-bridge-and-steedman-woods.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### York Harbor [](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Harbor.dx183308) ![Photo by Whitney Traynham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/51ec5e958d1065153316d8f7fe97ac85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cape Neddick [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Neddick.dx6141118) ![Kittery Point](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94729-Fort-Mcclary-State-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kittery Point [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kittery-Point.dx553248625382440721) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is York worth visiting? > One of the most common things to do in York is explore Ogunquit Beach. Check this top sight off your agenda, then experience more of this area's coastal beaches and walking trails. ### How do I spend a day in York? > Kick your day off with a visit to Ogunquit Beach and York's Wild Kingdom. Then, explore different parts of York for tasty eats and some souvenir shopping. ### What is the top tourist attraction in York? > Don't go home without checking out Ogunquit Beach, rated the top tourist attraction in York. ### Is three days enough to stay in York? > You can easily visit top attractions like York's Wild Kingdom, York Harbour Beach and Jefferds Tavern with a three-day getaway in York. On average, most travellers book two days here. There's plenty to discover nearby too, so stay a while longer and head to Ogunquit - Wells. ### What are some activities to do in York with kids? > If you're searching for activities and sights for all the family, take a look at these terrific ideas for what to do in York with kids. > > > > - [Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oyster-farm-kayak-eco-tour-in-little-bay.a48633380.activity-details) > - [Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-5-hrs-hidden-areas-of-portsmouth-city-view-guided-bike-tour.a3553218.activity-details) ### What to do in York for adults? > Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or adventure seeker, there's lots of things to do in York for adults including Knight's Quilt Shop. ### Are there free things to do in York? > One of the top ways to learn about free things to do in York is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can enjoy without opening your wallet. York Harbour Beach is one place that doesn't have an entrance fee. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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