Free

Squirrel's Trail - York Museum Gardens

The Foss Fairy Trail

National Railway Museum

The largest railway museum in the world

The Shambles | City Centre

a narrow, timber-framed lane in the heart of York

Holy Trinity | Goodramgate

One of the oldest and most atmospheric medieval churches in York

The York Cat Trail

a free, self-guided walking adventure

Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre

The oldest living convent in the UK

York Explore Library

York's central library and archive

Snickelways of York

a network of medieval alleys, ginnels and passageways

St Olave's Church

A thousand-year-old church tucked beside Museum Gardens

Merchant Adventurers' Hall Gardens

a peaceful walled garden in York city centre

Choral Evensong at York Minster

World-class choral music

York City Walls

Walk the longest town walls in England for free

Clifford's Tower

Climb the grassy mound at the heart of York for sweeping city views

Rawcliffe Bar Country Park

Award-winning park with adventure play, woodland walks and wildlife

Monk Stray

Large areas of open grassland

Bootham Stray

Wide open grassland and easy walking routes

Acomb Green

green space in the heart of Acomb with open lawns and a play area

Hob Moor

Ancient common land, wildlife-rich grassland and family-friendly walks

Knavesmire Wood

a peaceful Woodland Trust site on the edge of York Racecourse

Glen Gardens

Green Flag award-winning park in Heworth

Homestead Park

a beautiful historic park in Clifton

Clarence Gardens

Offering formal gardens and a play area

West Bank Park

Mature woodland, play areas and bowling greens

Rowntree Park

One of York's best loved parks, just south of the city centre

Deans Park at York Minster

Tucked behind York Minster

Tower Gardens

Set beside Clifford's Tower and the River Ouse

York Museum Gardens

Ten acres of botanical gardens and an ancient abbey

Dunnington Playground

Well-loved village enclosed play area

Hull Road Park

Park in east York, with play area, sports facilities and open space

Shambles Market

Open daily

SPARK York

Independent outdoor community space, food and independent traders

Antiques Centre York

Home to over 120 specialist dealers

Shambles Street Food

Lively city-centre street food destination

Bedern Hall | Goodramgate

Historic Medieval Hall

Paddling pool at Valley Gardens | Harrogate

With boating lake and other attractions

Beningbrough River Walk and Beach

Free parking and surprise beach!

Moorlands Nature Reserve

Woodland with ancient trees and colourful flowers

Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve

Breathtaking wetland reserve eight miles south-east of York

Strensall Common

Lowland heath just north of York, rich in wildlife.

York Racecourse Car Boot

Running on Saturdays throughout the season

This Little Piggie Artisan Market

Lasr Saturday of the month

Malton Traditional Market

Saturdays

Story and Rhyme Time