Fun things to do in York (GB)

National Railway Museum York is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

The National Railway Museum is often voted one of the best things to do in York. Free admission, book via our website. Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance from the national collection, we celebrate the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. Visit our new interactive space for families, Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery. Enjoy hand on challenges, all rooted in engineering principles and see live science shows that inspire and excite.

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York Minster is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Our opening hours are subject to change, please check our website for up-to-date information.

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Shambles Market is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 30 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Tucked between Parliament Street and the famous Shambles, you can find the award-winning Shambles Market, featuring over 70 stalls offering something for everyone, including local arts and crafts, fresh foods, fashion, flowers, everyday items and much more!

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JORVIK Viking Centre is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Travel back to the year 975 AD at the JORVIK Viking Centre! A world-famous ‘must-see’ visitor attraction in the heart of York city centre. Discover the archaeological dig that changed so much about what we know about the Viking-age settlers. Experience our recreation of 10th century Coppergate as you ride through the sights, sounds and smells. Explore the artifacts uncovered on this very sight and find out what they tell us about life in the Viking-age city of Jorvik.

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Museum Gardens is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Betty's Café Tea Rooms is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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