Foss Islands 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 Foss Islands
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and York's Chocolate Story, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but York Barbican and Hull Road Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
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UK Train Travels with Victoria: York
- York Minster
- York Racecourse
- North York Moors National Park
- Shambles
- Castle Howard
- York City Walls
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- York National Railway Museum
- University of York
- York St. John University
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- Bramham Park
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York Dungeon
- York Christmas Market
- Clifford's Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- York Castle Museum
- Wetherby Racecourse
- York Grand Opera House
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- York Hospital
- National Railway Museum
- Stonegate
- Knaresborough Castle
- Allerton Castle
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum