Things to Do in York

Find out how the Vikings lived in this fun and interactive attraction. See real Viking artefacts and experience the sights, sounds and even smells of the Viking Age. You can even check out the gift store afterwards.

The National Railway Museum is home to exhibits which document the changes in the way we travel. From steam trains to high speed bullet trains, this place is loads of fun for adults and kids alike.

Famous for its collections of costume, textiles, military and social history, York Castle Museum brings history back to life. Wander through the Victorian streets, venture into the prison cell of notorious highwayman Dick Turpin and discover what life was like on the front line in the First World War. There's something for everyone at York Castle Museum.

Surprises await you at The Dungeon... Fear the Vikings as they invade and conquer York. Discover Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot and what really happened that November night. And step inside the carriage to the Knavesmire, where one of history's most infamous Highwaymen has returned...

York's Chocolate Story is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York's most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations. You'll discover chocolate's origins, how to make it, how to taste it like an expert and even the sustainable future of chocolate. You'll also uncover a host of surprising secrets and fascinating facts behind York's greatest chocolate products, from the Chocolate Orange to the globally famous KitKat.

Theater for Musicals and Touring Shows.