York
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
City in North Yorkshire, England
York is a cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss. It has many historic buildings and other structures, including the minster, castle and city walls, all of which are Grade I listed. It is the traditional county town of Yorkshire, and the administrative centre of the City of York district. It is located 27 miles (43 km) north-east of Leeds, 90 miles (140 km) south of Newcastle upon Tyne and 207 miles (333 km) north of London. York's built-up area had a recorded population of 141,685 at the 2021 census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 208,400
- Coordinates
- 53.958, -1.083
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 25 m
Overview of York
York — a medium-sized town in England, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. Around 208,400 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in York
Nature in York
(5)York records Countryside, Gardens, Natural Places, Nature and Nature Reserves under nature. Everything listed here comes from what York is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in York
(2)Our data lists Historical Sites and Monuments as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows York's own activity tags.
Sports in York
(2)York records Golf and Hiking Trails under sports. Everything listed here comes from what York is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in York
(2)York records Turkish Baths and Wellness under wellness. All of it is drawn from York's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in York
(1)Under adventure, York is tagged with Abseiling. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for York.
Shopping in York
(1)Under shopping, York is tagged with Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows York's own activity tags.
Best time to visit York
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. York stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve York, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near York that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is York known for?
- York, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 208,400 residents.
- What can you do in York?
- Recorded activities in York include Countryside, Gardens, Natural Places, Nature and Nature Reserves. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit York?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. York stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is York located?
- York is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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