3 days in York Itinerary

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

The Original Viking Walk has been added to your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near York: Skirmish Paintball Games Nottingham (in Nottingham), The Queen's Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum (in Newark-on-Trent) and Osmosis (in Chesterfield). Next up on the itinerary: view the masterpieces at The Harley Gallery, find something for the whole family at Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, look for gifts at Welbeck Farm Shop, and walk around Poolsbrook Country Park.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the York online travel planner .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Leeds Bradford Airport, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Humberside Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport. In July, daytime highs in York are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.