JORVIK--THE
VIKING CITY
Explore Viking history on the very site where archaeologists discovered
remains of Viking-age York and journey through a reconstruction
of actual 10th century streets.
• Type: Theme Park
• Price: £7 to £8 per adult admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01904 643211
YORK CITY ART GALLERY
York City Art Gallery houses 600 years of painting, from gold-ground
panels of 14thC Italy to the art of the 20thC. Studio pottery.
Temporary exhibitions.
• Type: Gallery
• Price: free admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01904 650321
NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM
For big trains, bigger stories and the biggest day out, come to
York to the world's largest Railway Museum.
• Type: Railway
• Price: free admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01904 621261
YORK CASTLE MUSEUM
England's most popular museum of everyday life including reconstructed
streets and period rooms.
• Type: Museum
• Price: £7 per adult admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01904 650321
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY
MUSIC
The National Centre for Early Music is a unique combination of
music, heritage and new technology and offers a perfect venue
for music making, drama, recordings and conferences.
• Type: Arts Centre
• Price: free admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01904 632220
YORK COLD WAR BUNKER
Royal Observer Corps 20 Group Headquarters is the formal description
of the semi-submerged nuclear bunker in Holgate, York, now owned
by English Heritage and open to the public for the first time
as from 2006.
• Type: Museum
• Price: £5 per adult admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 0870 333 1181
NORWICH UNION YORKSHIRE WHEEL
Visit York's new landmark 'must see' attraction at the National
Railway Museum. Soar 60 metres (198 feet) into the sky, and experience
some of the best views in the county!
• Type: Theme Park
• Price: £6 per adult admission
• Place: York
Tel Number: 01904 621261
YORKSHIRE MUSEUM OF FARMING
Set in 10 acres, Murton Park has something for everyone: farm
animals and machinery, replica Dark Age Village, Roman Fort, railway,
cafe, gift shop, picnic/play area.
• Type: Museum
• Price: £5 per adult admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01904 489966
THE REGIMENTAL MUSEUM
Regimental museum of the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Prince of
Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire - uniforms, weapons, pictures,
silver and medals.
• Type: Museum
• Price: £2 per adult admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01904 658824
THE ORIGINAL GHOST WALK OF
YORK
The Orignal Ghost Walk of York aims to be accurate, authentic
and genuine, exploring a world of folklore, legend and dreams.
• Type: Walking Tour
• Price: £4 per adult admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01759 373090
BORTHWICK INSTITUTE FOR ARCHIVES
The Borthwick Institute for Archives in York is one of the biggest
archive respositories outside London.
• Type: Museum
• Price: free admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01904 642315
YORK RACECOURSE
Reigning 'Racecourse of the Year', York is a favourite amongst
race goers. Top-class horseracing and world-class facilities make
it a sporting and social occasion for all.
• Type: Sports Ground/Stadium
• Price: £4 to £47 per adult admission
• Place: York
• Tel Number: 01937 580051
