Clifton Travel Guide
York
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 St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows
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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, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
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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- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Racecourse
- York City Walls
- North York Moors National Park
- Harewood House
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- University of York
- Castle Howard
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Roundhay Park
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- York Christmas Market
- York Barbican
- York St. John University
- Bramham Park
- Turkish Baths and Health Spa
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York Dungeon
- York Hospital
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Newby Hall and Gardens
- Clifford's Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- York Grand Opera House
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Harrogate Theatre
- Knaresborough Castle
- Royal Hall
- York Castle Museum
- National Railway Museum