Discover Medieval York

Still encircled by its ancient walls, York was one of the great cities of the medieval world. The city is dominated by the soaring pinnacles of York Minster, the finest Gothic church in northern Europe. From its narrow streets, lively with chic cafés and specialist shops, to trips on its tree-lined river, York is a treasure house for visitors. It offers an unrivalled choice of museums and galleries including the renowned Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum and the Castle Museum. With so much to see and do here, your centrally located hotel allows you to just step out to discover York, 'the city to suit all tastes'. NEW FOR 2026 Enjoy a Fish & Chip lunch cruise on the River Ouse as well as a guided visit behind the prominent green doors of York Mansion House, home of the Lord Mayor.\n\nFor Easter in Medieval York, please click hereHighlights
- Central hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner- Porterage- Day at leisure in Medieval York- Return transfers to the National Railway Museum- Fish & Chip Lunch River Cruise- Guided tour of York Mansion House

Your Itinerary
DAY 1 - After joining your holiday coach, you travel north, stopping for the opportunity of lunch or refreshments. Continue to your centrally located hotel in York late afternoon to check in for 3 nights DBB\n\nDAY 2 - 3 - At leisure in York with one included excursion plus a full free day in York\n\nA day at leisure in Medieval York \nMagnificent York is a beautiful compact riverside city famous for its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage dating back 2000 years. Within the ancient walls and twisting atmospheric streets you will find an array of sights to discover such as the iconic York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and a host of museums, shops, charming tea rooms and traditional pubs. Be sure to visit the Shambles, one of York's most famous landmarks and one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe, with its cobbled streets and overhanging buildings. Your driver may be able to offer an optional guided city tour.\n\nINCLUDED EXCURSIONS\nRiver Ouse Fish & Chip Lunch Cruise & York Mansion House (all tours)\nEnjoy a relaxed start to the day in York. The coach will take any railway enthusiasts to the National Railway Museum this morning where you can immerse yourself in the home of iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance. There is plenty to see - from the Mallard, a masterpiece of design and the world's fastest steam locomotive at a record 126mph to an innovative Japanese bullet train (the only one outside Japan). Entrance to the museum is FOC but the interactive gallery - Wonderlab - is chargeable (approx. £9.90 pp in 2025). Re-group, to take in the beautiful riverside of the majestic Minster City and the surrounding countryside on a York Fish & Chips Cruise. As you board your boat, you'll be handed your Fish & Chips freshly wrapped and delivered by an award-winning local chippy. There is an on-board bar. After disembarking, stroll over to St Helen's Square and York Mansion House for a guided visit. Past the grandeur of the prominent green doors and beautiful facade lies a home built for entertaining royalty, with a rich civic and personal history. As the oldest purpose built home for a Lord Mayor in the country, the stories of scandal and frivolity woven into the fabric of the building are still being told. Staterooms, a regalia-flanked Dining Room, a stunning silver gallery, recreated 18th century kitchen and a cabinet of curiosities are waiting to be discovered. There are four floors accessible by lift and 6 steps at the main entrance\n\nDAY 4 - Setting off this morning for the journey south with an interesting stop at lunch time.The Queen’s Hotel, York
The excellent 2* Queen's Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Ouse, ideally located within walking distance of the many shops, restaurants and bars that the centre of York has to offer. York Minster, the internationally acclaimed Jorvik Viking Centre and all the many sights of the beautiful city of York are within walking distance.\n\nRooms are spacious and comfortable with classical décor and offer free Wi-Fi, TV and tea / coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant serving a range of modern and traditional dishes as well as a bar.\n\nSupplement applies for Superior River View rooms (on request and subject to availability).