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Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.
Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.
Holy Trinity Church, Heworth Built in 1868/9 to serve the growing suburb of Heworth.
Heworth Church.
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View down Heworth Green towards York
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Popular places to visit

Shambles which includes street scenes and heritage architecture

Shambles

4.5/5(146 reviews)

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
York Minster featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

York Minster

5/5(156 reviews)

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

5/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Check out the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of York during your stay in Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York
Jorvik Viking Centre

Jorvik Viking Centre

4.5/5(47 reviews)

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.

Jorvik Viking Centre
York St. John University.

York St. John University

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at York St. John University during your visit to York. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

York St. John University

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

￥3,601
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

￥3,601
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

￥4,236
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

￥3,601
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour

York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.

￥2,161
per adult
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York

York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.

￥2,648
per adult
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
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Layerthorpe Hotel Deals

Premier Inn York City Centre - Layerthorpe

Premier Inn York City Centre - Layerthorpe

3 out of 5
Foss Islands Rd York England
The price is ￥9,830 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥9,830
￥11,796 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shambles and York Minster are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly. Our family enjoyed the buffet breakfast too. Great value for a family on a budget.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Premier Inn York City Centre - Layerthorpe
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is ￥13,858 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
￥13,858
￥16,630 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,710 reviews)
Beautiful hotel friendly staff excellent room size.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is ￥12,235 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
￥12,235
￥14,683 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,537 reviews)
Nice clean room, great breakfast and service.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is ￥12,112 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
￥12,112
￥14,535 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great location and best breakfast since being vegan, everything clearly labelled and lots of options!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Moxy York
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is ￥15,483 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
￥15,483
￥18,579 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,306 reviews)
Nice room, good location

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Malmaison York
Delta Hotels by Marriott York

Delta Hotels by Marriott York

4 out of 5
Tadcaster Road York England
The price is ￥10,901 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
￥10,901
￥13,081 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (657 reviews)
Large room. V clean. Nice staff

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott York
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Other neighborhoods around Layerthorpe

Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

Foss Islands

While Foss Islands isn't home to many top sights, York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Foss Islands
Beautiful York

The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

The Groves
York Minster

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
The Yorkshire Museum in York.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

Bootham
Tang Hall Park Osbaldwick beck runs along the side of Tang Hall Park. The park itself runs between Tang Hall Lane and Melrosegate.

Hull Road

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hull Road and surrounding area, you can visit York Barbican and Walmgate Bar.

Hull Road
Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre.

Bishophill

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