What does the York museum try to show?
Here you can see hundreds of years of York’s history in one place – from the world renowned Victorian street Kirkgate, to meeting the infamous prisoners in the spooky cells and all the way to the swinging sixties. York is England’s finest example of a medieval town, so well preserved that it has become one of the world’s most interesting historic cities, with a rich mix of activities for the visitor. York is a walker’s paradise with endless fascinating sights packed into a small area of one square mile.If there’s one place you must visit on your trip to York, it’s the famous Shambles. It’s a street steeped in history that parents will love, but there are also plenty of magical reasons that children will adore it too.York is a 2000-year old continuously inhabited, historically important English city, second to London in importance for much of this time.If there’s one place you must visit on your trip to York, it’s the famous Shambles. It’s a street steeped in history that parents will love, but there are also plenty of magical reasons that children will adore it too.
What is York most famous for?
Arguably, York is most famous for its cobbled streets and skyline dominated by the York Minster, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. There’s the iconic York Minster and architecture from medieval times, its magnificent Georgian town houses and its Victorian railway station. Within its ancient, encircling walls, York’s medieval streets and buildings are beautifully preserved in the historic heart of the city.Arguably, York is most famous for its cobbled streets and skyline dominated by the York Minster, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Europe.York’s more recent history has also characterised the city. There’s the iconic York Minster and architecture from medieval times, its magnificent Georgian town houses and its Victorian railway station. As you explore York you will discover that every aspect of York’s modern life is inextricably linked with its past.
What’s good to see in York?
York’s iconic attractions are all just a short walk from each other – marvel at the magnificent York Minster, discover York’s fascinating Viking legacy at the JORVIK Viking Centre and sail the river with City Cruises. Staying a bit longer & live and breathe over 2,000 years of York’s darkest history at York Dungeon! There is no set time for your trip to York Minster. However, as there are lots of things to see and do, the vast majority of visitors spend at least 3 – 4 hours exploring, especially if you factor in a tour guide or tower trip.We recommend at least 1 hour so that you have the opportunity to explore both our ride experience and our gallery spaces. However, depending on your level of interest and how deeply you want to delve into exploring the impact of the Vikings on York your visit can last as long as you wish.