Clifton Travel Guide
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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 National Railway Museum
Relive two centuries of British rail history at this museum with over 100 vehicles, a huge library and a play area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: 1-Hour Small Group Evening Walking Tour
Guided Cycling Tour of York
Shadows of York: Award winning historical ghost walk
From York: North York Moors and Whitby Guided Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like York National Railway Museum and National Railway Museum.
Rawcliffe
If you're spending some time in Rawcliffe, Rawcliffe Country Park and The Wacky Warehouse are top sights worth seeing.
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UK Train Travels with Victoria: York
- York Minster
- North York Moors National Park
- Shambles
- York Racecourse
- Castle Howard
- York City Walls
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- University of York
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- York National Railway Museum
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- York St. John University
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- Bramham Park
- Roundhay Park
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- Turkish Baths and Health Spa
- York Dungeon
- York Christmas Market
- Clifford's Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Micklegate Bar
- Newby Hall and Gardens
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- National Railway Museum
- York Grand Opera House
- York Hospital
- Harrogate Theatre
- Stonegate
- Knaresborough Castle