South Bank 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
Guided Cycling Tour of York
From York: North York Moors and Whitby Guided Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
York's Chocolate Story: Guided Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bank
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.
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.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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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UK Train Travels with Victoria: York
- Bar Convent Museum
- Rowntree Park
- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Racecourse
- North York Moors National Park
- York City Walls
- University of York
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- York National Railway Museum
- Harewood House
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York St. John University
- York Barbican
- Turkish Baths and Health Spa
- Roundhay Park
- Bramham Park
- York Christmas Market
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Temple Newsam House
- York Dungeon
- Clifford's Tower
- National Railway Museum
- York Castle Museum
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Micklegate Bar
- York Hospital
- Royal Hall
- Harrogate Theatre