Discover hidden gems and things to do in York you haven't done before. Dive into unique experiences with treasure hunts, escape rooms and walking tours.
Roman remains, Viking artefacts, a medieval street for slaughtering and a tower with a terrible history, find all this and more in York.
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A curated list of cool, hidden and unusual things to do in York. Explore unique places full history, intrigure and secrecy - dive in and explore some great hidden gems.
Holy Trinity Church York is the site of the UK’s first recorded (although not legal) same-sex union.
Rowntree Park: a gift from a chocolatier, to the people of York.
Ye Olde Starre Inne is York's Oldest Pub!
Could Barley Hall be one of York’s most authentic hidden gems?
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall in York remains the oldest surviving guildhall of its kind in Britain.
St. Mary's Abbey was one of England’s wealthiest religious institutions, until it was destroyed by an infamous British …
Oakwell Hall: inspiring Charlotte Brontë.
Over the years Fairfax House, once at the height of York’s polite society, slipped between roles until being secured as…
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My family and I had a SUPERB day doing this around York - thank you so much, CityDays! Xx
A great way to see the city. We found new places and streets in a place we have visited many times and the clues weren't too hard.
Excellent and entertaining way so spend a day and really explore a city. Spooky house found exploring in photo!
Great way to see different parts of the city!
We really enjoyed this trail! We've been to York a few times but it was amazing going down paths we've never been before. We actually learnt quite a lot from the info signs! The clues were great and hints were really helpful. 100% would do another trail.
Fantastic exploration of the city! We loved looking around as we strolled through the city streets!
