Holgate 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 top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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 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.

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

Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Private Tour in Lake District from York in a 16 Seater Mercedes

Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Holgate

Best Western Kilima Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

New Holgate
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

The Milner York
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

The Grand, York
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holgate

Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.

South Bank
While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.

City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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- National Railway Museum
- York Cold War Bunker
- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Racecourse
- North York Moors National Park
- University of York
- York Christmas Market
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Castle Howard
- York City Walls
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Roundhay Park
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- York St. John University
- Bramham Park
- York Dungeon
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- Temple Newsam House
- Turkish Baths and Health Spa
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr
- York Hospital
- York Grand Opera House
- Newby Hall and Gardens
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- York Castle Museum