Places of interest
Tavelling with us is an ideal way to visit the historic City of York. Take in the sights of the imposing York Minster, pop into the famous Betty's tearooms for a bite to eat or have a day out at one of the attractions below. We've highlighted the services that go past each attraction. Most of the attractions in the City Centre can also be reached on foot by catching any service into York City Centre.
National Railway Museum
At the National Railway Museum you can discover over 300 years of history and over a million wonderful objects. Marvel at the record-breaking Mallard, watch engineering work in progress in the Workshop, see locomotives moving on the turntable or let off steam in the outdoor play area.
Leeman Road
Services 2 (Park & Ride Green Line), 10
Rail Station (a short walk from the museum)
Services 1, 3 (Park & Ride), 4, 5/5A, 7 (Park & Ride), 11, 12, 14, 59 (Park & Ride), and yourbus 66
Website: www.nrm.org.uk
Dig
Dig is all about having a go and getting your hands dirty! You can grab your trowel and take part in an excavation and discover real objects from ancient civilisations. There's plenty of other things to grab your interest, like the Dig tour and the chance to Ask the Archaeologist any of those burning questions you have!
Tower Street
Service 3 (Park & Ride)
The Stonebow
Services 4, 9 (Park & Ride), 11, 12, 14
Clifford Street
Services 7 (Park & Ride), 59 (Park & Ride)
Piccadilly / Merchantgate
Services 8 (Park & Ride), 10/10A, yourbus 66
Website: www.digyork.com
Jorvik Viking Centre
Get face-to-face with Vikings! Journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have been in the year AD975. JORVIK Viking Centre also offers three exciting exhibitions so you can learn all about the Vikings.
Tower Street
Service 3 (Park & Ride)
The Stonebow
Services 4, 9 (Park & Ride), 11, 12, 14
Clifford Street
Services 7 (Park & Ride), 59 (Park & Ride)
Piccadilly / Merchantgate
Services 8 (Park & Ride), 10/10A, yourbus 66
Website: www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk
York Dungeon
Not for the feint hearted! Take a trip into the past and discover Europe's darkest moments, from Implements of Torture to The Black Death. Blood-curdling screams, groans and clashes of steel ring through the York Dungeon. Investigate if you dare!
Tower Street
Service 3 (Park & Ride)
Clifford Street
Services 7 (Park & Ride), 59 (Park & Ride)
Website: www.thedungeons.com/york
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum is one of Britain's leading museums of everyday life. It shows how people used to live by displaying thousands of household objects and by recreating rooms, shops, streets - and even prison cells.
Pay a visit to the recreated Victorian street, Kirkgate, which combines real shop fittings and stock with modern sound and light effects, to evoke an atmosphere of Victorian Britain.
Tower Street
Service 3 (Park & Ride)
Clifford Street
Services 7 (Park & Ride), 59 (Park & Ride)
Website: www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
York's Chocolate Story
Your journey will begin thousands of years ago in the rainforests of Central America, where ancient tribes discovered the power of the mighty cocoa bean. Your expert guide will then lead you through the history of chocolate's founding families and the fascinating facts behind their finest creations. Learn how a simple cocoa bean is transformed into the finest chocolate in the virtual chocolate factory. You’ll also discover the history of some of York’s most iconic chocolate brands – take a trip down memory lane and reminisce with some retro favourites from times gone by. Learn the secret of why chocolate makes us feel so good and why it has an ethical and sustainable future. Then, master the secrets of the chocolatier, as you create hand-made chocolates for yourself, before seeing how the experts do it - watch the Chocolatiers as they showcase the art of chocolate-making and sample the fruits of their labour: fresh hand-made chocolates.
Service: 9 (Monks Cross Park & Ride), or any bus headed for city centre.
Website: www.yorkschocolatestory.com
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
This stunning timber-framed building was constructed by a fraternity made up of York citizens to provide a base for charity, worship and business in the city centre on the banks of the River Foss. Today, as well as being a fascinating museum it is also an ancient monument and Grade 1 listed building. The Hall is home to many remarkable collections including silver, furniture and paintings, which provide a glimpse into the rich history of the Hall and the people associated with it. A portrait of a Queen sits next to one of a Lord Mayor, whilst a Medieval ‘Evidence Chest’ is older than the Hall itself.
Service: 8 (Grimston Bar Park & Ride), or any bus headed for city centre.
Website: www.merchantshallyork.org
SPARK: YORK
Spark:York is a unique community project, housing a vibrant mix of food, drink, shops, a community theatre, art and more… The businesses within are all independent, local to York and have a social purpose to their work.
Service: 8 (Grimston Bar Park & Ride), or any bus headed for city centre.
Website: www.sparkyork.org
Clifford's Tower
The stunning panoramic views over Old York from the top of Clifford's Tower make it the ideal starting point for any visit to the city. There's plenty to discover at this imposing tower standing proud on its high mound. It is almost all that remains of York Castle built by William the Conqueror, and has served as a prison and a royal mint in its time. Enjoy unrivalled views of York Minster and the city of York, with its medieval churches and buildings. In the distance, you can see as far as the North York Moors.
Services: 3 (Askham Bar Park & Ride), 7 (Designer Outlet Park & Ride) and 59 (Poppleton Bar Park & Ride), or any bus headed for city centre.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cliffords-tower-york
Yorkshire Museum & Museum Gardens
The Yorkshire Museum sits in the heart of York Museum Gardens, in the centre of York. The museum was opened in 1830 by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society and was one of the first purpose-built museums in the country. Reopened in 2010 following a nine-month £2million refurbishment project, the Museum houses five galleries showcasing some of Britain’s finest archaeological treasures and many rare animals, birds and fossils, in exciting displays. The Yorkshire Museum is a must-see destination in a tour around the beautiful city of York.
Service: 2 (Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride), or any bus headed for city centre.
Website: www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk