2 Stars

Two-star rating - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. For most first-time visitors, this location is likely to be a worthwhile addition to a sight-seeing itinerary.

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Gazetteer Entry
North Street Gardens This pleasant oasis beside the River Ouse was donated to the city of York in 1959. The site was previously occupied by a flour mill and Rowntree’s Cocoa Works. Read more
Ouse Bridge The current (Grade II listed) Ouse Bridge is the third on this site in the heart of the city. It was constructed in two stages between 1810 and 1820.
Red Tower The Red Tower was built circa 1490 to strengthen the city's defences where the south eastern section of the city wall terminated at the edge of the King's Fishpond.
Rowntree Park Rowntree Park is one of the city's hidden gems. Its facilities include wide-open green space, an ornamental lake, an exciting children's playground and a cafe. Read more
Scarborough Rail Bridge The bridge was built in 1845 by the York and North Midland Railway Company to carry the York-Malton-Scarborough line across the River Ouse. The stone abutments and central pier were part of the original bridge, but the bridge deck has been replaced twice. Read more
South Esplanade The South Esplanade is a short, virtually traffic-free street on the north-eastern bank of the River Ouse between Tower Gardens and the King's Staith. Read more
St Helen's Square The square was created in 1745 by relocating the graveyard of St Helen’s Church. It contains some of the finest 18th, 19th and 20th century buildings in York. Read more
St Leonard's Priory Water Gate and Hospital The Priory of St Leonard had one of the largest hospitals in medieval England. The 13th century remains include the water gate and part of the infirmary. Read more
St Mary's Tower St Mary's Tower was built circa 1324. It was damaged during the Civil War, then partially repaired. The damage and the repairs are still evident today. Read more
St William's College St William's College was built circa 1465 to provide accommodation for the chantry priests of York Minster. During the Civil War, it housed the Royal Mint.
Station Road Wall Walk Access Steps The steps were constructed in 1874, when the three adjacent arches were pierced through York's City Walls to provide access to the new railway station.
Stonegate Stonegate is a pleasant pedestrianised street on the alignment of the Roman 'Via Praetoria'. It boasts architecture from Norman to Victorian periods. Read more
Treasurer's House The Treasurer's House is a mostly 17th century building (now a National Trust property), but its story extends from Roman times to the 21st century. Read more
West Esplanade The West Esplanade is a riverside path and cycleway linking Scarborough Rail Bridge and Lendal Bridge via the southwest bank of the River Ouse in York.
York Castle Museum York Castle Museum stands within the grounds of York Castle (hence its name). The museum focusses on social history and the everyday lives of Yorkshire people. Read more
York City Walls (Southeast) The southeastern section of York's defensive City Wall runs from the Red Tower to York Castle via Walmgate Bar, Fishergate Bar and Fishergate Postern Tower. Read more
York City Walls (St Mary's & St Leonard's) The St Mary's and St Leonard's section of York City Walls covers the main city defences in the St Leonard's area, plus the defences for St Mary's Abbey. Read more
Yorkshire Museum The Grade I listed Yorkshire Museum building was built during 1827-29 to house the Yorkshire Philosophical Society's geological and archaeological collections. Read more

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Gazetteer Entry

North Street Gardens

Ouse Bridge

Red Tower

Rowntree Park

Scarborough Rail Bridge

South Esplanade

St Helen's Square

St Leonard's Priory Water Gate and Hospital

St Mary's Tower

St William's College

Station Road Wall Walk Access Steps

Stonegate

Treasurer's House

West Esplanade

York Castle Museum

York City Walls (Southeast)

York City Walls (St Mary's & St Leonard's)

Yorkshire Museum

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