Layerthorpe 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
From York: Day Trip to Whitby and The North York Moors
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
Top hotels in Layerthorpe
![Delta Hotels by Marriott York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/687300/687255/54cf5b74_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Principal York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/148/ef430060_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Radisson Hotel York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1005/97559b53_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Malmaison York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60610000/60606700/60606604/8be7069b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8700/8651/eb8ff228_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![The Grand, York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3700000/3697600/3697588/414bb132_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Layerthorpe
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Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
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The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
![York featuring a bridge and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72820-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.
![York which includes a park and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72830-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church 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.
More to explore for Layerthorpe
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- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Racecourse
- North York Moors National Park
- York City Walls
- University of York
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- York National Railway Museum
- Harewood House
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York St. John University
- York Barbican
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Bramham Park
- York Christmas Market
- York Dungeon
- Clifford's Tower
- National Railway Museum
- York Castle Museum
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Wetherby Racecourse
- York Hospital
- Micklegate Bar
- York Grand Opera House
- Stonegate
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Allerton Castle
- Mother Shipton's Cave
- Redwood Park Fishing Lakes