Fairfax House

Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

Enjoy a show at York Grand Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

Browse relics that date back to medieval times in this former spiritual and political hub with majestic chambers and gardens.