Visit Rawcliffe
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: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
Top hotels in Rawcliffe
The Milner York
The property stands in pleasant gardens and is in easy walking to the city centre. Beautiful well kept old building adjoining rail ststion.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel York
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Great room spotless. Ingrid on reception went above and beyond to help when I’d lost my gloves yesterday. She even checked the cctv. All of the reception staff were very welcoming and friendly All
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Malmaison York
Lovely big room with excellent facilities. Breakfast was very good with lots of options. The staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Moxy York
The Moxy hit all the right buttons!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Our room was spotless, staff polite, we had breakfast and it was very good. Lots of places to eat next door which was very convenient.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rawcliffe
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and St. Mary's Abbey.
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
Holgate
While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.
The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre 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.
Rawcliffe
- Shambles
- North York Moors National Park
- University of York
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Harewood House
- York City Walls
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Roundhay Park
- York St. John University
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- Ripley Castle and Gardens
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Stockeld Park
- Harrogate Theatre
- Clifford's Tower
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
