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York

York

What to do in York

Imagine a city with Roman roots and a Viking past, where ancient walls surround contemporary independent shops and vibrant eateries and there’s a festival for every month of the year. Welcome to York - the Original City Adventure.

York Minster
York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. Every aspect of this 7th century building - from the exquisite, handcrafted stone through to the unrivalled collection of medieval stained glass - tells the story of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to discover this sacred place and the love of God at its heart, which has attracted people from across the globe for more than 1000 years.

For more info please visit the York Minster website.


Shambles
Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Although none of the original shop-fronts have survived from medieval times, some properties still have exterior wooden shelves, reminders of when cuts of meat were served from the open windows. The street was made narrow by design to keep the meat out of direct sunlight but you can readily imagine the Shambles packed with people and awash with offal and discarded bones.

Today, the beautiful old buildings have been restored and now house cheerful cafes, quirky boutiques and even a coin & stamp dealer. The unique beauty of The Shambles has been recognised and awarded the title of the most picturesque street in Britain in the Google Street View Awards. With its cobbled streets and overhanding buildings, Shambles is believed to have been the inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the movie adptation of the Harry Potter series. York has now become known as a hot spot for Harry Potter fans to come and see the “Diagon Alley”.
They will now be able to find several magical shops dotted along the street including The Shop That Must Not Be Named, World of Wizardry and The Boy Wizard. You can also mix your own “potions” and see a lego Hogwarts at The Potions Cauldron at Shambles 9 3/4.

Jorvik Viking Centre

Discover more about York’s Viking past, where they came from, how they lived. First uncovered in 1972 a wealth of archeological artefacts have given historians an amazing insight into the Viking Age.

The museum has had several incarnations over the years, each helping to bring history to life with the help of the latest technology. Unfortunately the museum was badly affected by flooding in December 2015, so the Jorvik team worked rapidly to rebuild the Viking Centre. In April 2017, Jorvik reopened with an updated ride experience and state-of-the art galleries showcasing the unique collection of 1,000 year old artefacts.

For more info please visit the Jorvik Viking Centre website.

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