The one place that everybody visits. Stay for Evensong service if you can, especially if you’ve never been to a church service before. If you want to climb up the tower please note that there are 275 steps on a narrow and steep spiral staircase and you’re given a specific time when to climb.

JORVIK Viking Centre, One of the the most popular visitor attractions in the UK outside London. Reconstruction of Viking-Age streets as they would have looked 1000 years ago.

National Railway Museum, The largest railway museum in the world, responsible for the conservation and interpretation of the British national collection of historically significant railway vehicles and other artifacts. Contains an unrivaled collection of locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents and records.

York Castle Museum, Eye of York (next to Clifford’s Tower), An award winning museum of everyday life with exhibitions to appeal to all ages.

Exhibits include Kirkgate, a Victorian street; Half Moon Court, an Edwardian street; and costumes and toys through the ages. Built in a part of the former prison there is also an opportunity to explore the old cells and see where Dick Turpin spent his last days.