York is only about 1 hour away, with over 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Today a great place to visit for the day with something for all the family including York Castle Museum, shopping, and much much more.
Jorvik Viking Centre – transport yourself back to the age of the Vikings. In the year AD960 and the last Viking King in Jorvik, Eric Bloodaxe, has been banished. York is now a thriving with a flourishing manufacturing centre and wide trading links. Experience the the sights, sounds and of course, smells, of the Viking-Age, the latest cutting edge technology bringing the Viking period to life! Hop aboard our improved ride experience and be transported back in time over 1,000 years!
The Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial - is located on the outskirts of the City of York within easy reach of the City centre. Authentically based on an original World War II Bomber Command Station. Come along and some of the world iconic aircraft such as exhibits, from early aviation biplanes to our unique Halifax Bomber including the restored Control Tower and more than forty aircraft. Cold War military jets such as the Victor, Nimrod and Tornado jet fighters. Our regular Thunder Days are always popular as a great family day out and our NAAFI cafe has a range of snacks, drinks and meals for everyone.
The Shambles - is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. Dating back to medieval times it was once the street of the butcher shops. Today the Shambles is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourists, shoppers and business clients.
York Minster - dating back to England’s medieval times, this splendid Cathedral features magnificent 14th- and 15th-century stained glass, stonework and elaborate tombs.
National Railway Museum – is home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance. See some of the best steam trains in the world, and the engineering and innovation behind these iconic trains.
York's Chocolate Story – a guided tour through the history of York's most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations. You'll also uncover a host of surprising secrets and fascinating facts behind York's greatest chocolate products, from the Chocolate Orange to the globally famous KitKat. You'll discover chocolate's origins, how to make it, how to taste it like an expert and even the sustainable future of chocolate. An onsite shop is at the end of the tour for you to indulge your self.
York Castle Museum - World famous for its collections of costume, textiles, military and social history. Discover what it was like to live in past, find out about the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, visit his prison cell. Discover what life was like on the front line in the First World War. Wander through the Victorian streets.