York City Walls
Walk the longest town walls in England for free
Places to Visit
Sunday
Things to do this Sunday in York.
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Antiques Centre York
Home to over 120 specialist dealers
Places to Visit
Clarence Gardens
Offering formal gardens and a play area
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St Olave's Church
A thousand-year-old church tucked beside Museum Gardens
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Glen Gardens
Green Flag award-winning park in Heworth
Parks & Walks
Pickering Car Boot
Sundays, weather permitting
Events
Hob Moor
Ancient common land, wildlife-rich grassland and family-friendly walks
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Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve
Breathtaking wetland reserve eight miles south-east of York
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Strensall Common
Lowland heath just north of York, rich in wildlife.
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Merchant Adventurers' Hall Gardens
a peaceful walled garden in York city centre
Places to Visit
The York Cat Trail
a free, self-guided walking adventure
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Wigginton Car Boot
Sundays, year-round
Events
Acomb Green
green space in the heart of Acomb with open lawns and a play area
Parks & Walks
Helmsley Outdoor Pool
Yorkshire's only 25m heated open air pool
Places to Visit
National Railway Museum
The largest railway museum in the world
Places to Visit
Rawcliffe Bar Country Park
Award-winning park with adventure play, woodland walks and wildlife
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Minskip Car Boot
Sundays, April - October
Events
The Shambles | City Centre
a narrow, timber-framed lane in the heart of York
Places to Visit
Knavesmire Wood
a peaceful Woodland Trust site on the edge of York Racecourse
Parks & Walks
Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
The oldest living convent in the UK
Places to Visit
Dunnington Playground
Well-loved village enclosed play area
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Clifford's Tower
Climb the grassy mound at the heart of York for sweeping city views
Places to Visit
Squirrel's Trail - York Museum Gardens
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Beningbrough River Walk and Beach
Free parking and surprise beach!
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York Leisure Centre | Monks Cross
25 metre swimming pool, family splash area and teaching pool
Places to Visit
Deans Park at York Minster
Tucked behind York Minster
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York Explore Library
York's central library and archive
Places to Visit
Hull Road Park
Park in east York, with play area, sports facilities and open space
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Snickelways of York
a network of medieval alleys, ginnels and passageways
Places to Visit
Water Zone at Web Adventure Park
Splash park in outdoor play zone
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Monk Stray
Large areas of open grassland
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Bootham Stray
Wide open grassland and easy walking routes
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SPARK York
Independent outdoor community space, food and independent traders
Places to Visit
Paddling pool at Valley Gardens | Harrogate
With boating lake and other attractions
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Tower Gardens
Set beside Clifford's Tower and the River Ouse
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Shambles Street Food
Lively city-centre street food destination
Events
Energise Leisure Centre | Acomb
25 metre swimming pool
Places to Visit
Rufforth Car Boot
Every Sunday
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Homestead Park
a beautiful historic park in Clifton
Parks & Walks
West Bank Park
Mature woodland, play areas and bowling greens
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Scorton Car Boot
Sundays, year-round
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Rowntree Park
One of York's best loved parks, just south of the city centre
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Moorlands Nature Reserve
Woodland with ancient trees and colourful flowers
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York Museum Gardens
Ten acres of botanical gardens and an ancient abbey
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Holy Trinity | Goodramgate
One of the oldest and most atmospheric medieval churches in York
Places to Visit
Choral Evensong at York Minster
World-class choral music
Places to Visit
Shambles Market
Open daily
Events
Derwent Arms Car Boot
Osbaldwick, first Sunday of the month
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