Visit Layerthorpe
Popular places to visit
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Jorvik Viking Centre
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.
York City Walls
See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.
York St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York: York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Layerthorpe
The Milner York
Staff were very welcoming and always there to help.The hotel itself is 1st class and we enjoyed l stay very much.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Spotless room very convenient to access. Hotel staff very helpful frm checkin to extra needs
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Room was clean, excellent staff.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Moxy York
Yes very good, staff helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Malmaison York
nice hotel,
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
The hotel is very nice and right off the A1 north in a Moto Service plaza. Everything you need when traveling.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Layerthorpe
Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Layerthorpe
- Shambles
- North York Moors National Park
- University of York
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- York City Walls
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Harewood House
- York St. John University
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Clifford's Tower
- Stockeld Park
- York Maze
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Mother Shipton's Cave
