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Three-star rating - VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. For most first-time visitors, this location is likely to be a 'must-see' highlight.

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Bootham Bar Bootham Bar was built in the 12th century to protect the city's western entrance. It now forms a key access point for the northern section of York's City Walls.
Clifford's Tower Clifford's Tower (a.k.a. 'the King's Tower' or 'the Great Tower') is the keep of York Castle. Its 'quadrilobate' (four-lobed) design is unique in England. Read more
Dean's Park Dean's Park is part of the Minster Close. For centuries the area was the residence of the Archbishop of York, but it is now managed as a delightful public park. Read more
Exhibition Square This pleasant public space was created in 1879 to provide an attractive setting for the city's new art gallery. The garden was replaced with a fountain in 1972. Read more
King's Manor This site has a fascinating history. From medieval times until 1539, it was the residence of the Abbot of St Mary’s Abbey. Until 1641, it was the official residence of the President of the King's 'Council in the North'. Read more
King's Staith King's Staith was the city's main quayside during the medieval period. It is now a popular and characterful leisure location (except when the River Ouse is in flood). Read more
Lendal Bridge Lendal Bridge offers superb views along the River Ouse. It was built to link York's commercial district with the railway station and it opened in 1863. Read more
Merchant Adventurers' Hall This picturesque guildhall is set in a peaceful small garden beside the River Foss. It was built in 14th century by the Company of Merchant Adventurers. Read more
Micklegate Bar Micklegate Bar is the grand ceremonial entrance to the city of York. It has protected and controlled the city's southwestern approaches since the 12th century. Read more
Monk Bar Monk Bar is the tallest and strongest of the York's four main gateways. It was built in the 14th - 15th centuries to protect the city's northeastern approaches. Read more
Multangular Tower The Grade I listed Multangular Tower incorporates the base of the second century* western angle tower of the Roman legionary fortress of Eboracum. Read more
Museum Gardens Museum Gardens is a beautiful park set within the walls of the ruined St Mary's Abbey, right next to the city centre. It is perfect for a peaceful walk/picnic. Read more
Shambles The Shambles is York's iconic medieval street. It gains much of its charm and character from the higgledy-piggledy arrangement of its historic buildings. Read more
Skeldergate Bridge Skeldergate Bridge was built in 1878-1880. It replaced a ferry that had carried people and small cargoes across the river since at least 1541. The decommissioned lifting section allowed tall ships to access the wharves and warehouses further upriver. Read more
St Mary's Abbey Ruins The Benedictine abbey of St Mary's was founded by King William II in 1088. The ruins visible today date from a re-build between 1271 and 1294.
Walmgate Bar Walmgate Bar is the most complete fortified gateway in the city and the only one to retain its barbican. The latter still bears the scars of the Civil War. Read more
York Castle Inner Bailey Walls During the 13th-century, many of York Castle's timber fortifications were rebuilt in stone. The inner bailey walls are believed to date from this period. Read more
York City Walls (North) The northern section of York's defensive City Wall runs from Bootham Bar to Lathorp Tower via Robin Hood's Tower, Monk Bar, Harlot Hill Tower and New Tower. Read more
York City Walls (Southwest) The southwestern section of York's defensive City Wall runs from York Castle to Barker Tower via Bitchdaughter Tower, Micklegate Bar and Toft's Tower. Read more
York Minster York Minster was built between 1154 and 1472. It is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe and the largest medieval building in England. Read more

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