Welcome to York, England

Richard III - "This son of York"

Archaeologists announced on 4 Feb 2013 that bones excavated from underneath a car park in the city of Leicester, "beyond reasonable doubt", belong to the medieval king Richard III. DNA confirms bones belong to the English king. Thousands of people are signing a petition for Richard III to be reinterred at York Minster. Sign here direct.gov.uk (26,778 signatures! add yours now!).

A Guide to The City of York.

York is one of England's beautiful historic cities, located in the north of England in the county of North Yorkshire. York has over 2000 years of history, preserved for us to see today in it's beautiful architecture. From The Romans, Vikings and Normans to the Georgians and Victorians, they have all left a lasting impression on our city. One of the first places to visit is York Minster, which dominates York's skyline, and is one of the largest and magnificent Gothic Cathedrals in Europe.
Listen to the bells of York Minster »

York today is a lively and busy city full a contemporary shops, restaurants and award winning tourist attractions. Here you can find information you need if you are visiting or living in York. If you haven't visited York yet then what are you waiting for? York is Britain's favourite city!

York has an official Tourist Information Centre at 1 Museum Street and another at York Rail Station. Where you can plan your visit to York, buy tickets to all major tourist attractions, save money with a York Pass, book accommodation, buy souvenirs and pickup a map of York.