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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes The Original Viking Walk. Change things up with these side-trips from York: Osmosis (in Chesterfield), The Queen's Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum (in Newark-on-Trent) and Skirmish Paintball Games Nottingham (in Nottingham). There's lots more to do: walk around Poolsbrook Country Park, make a trip to Tuxford Windmill, look for gifts at Welbeck Farm Shop, and admire the masterpieces at The Harley Gallery.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Leeds Bradford Airport, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Humberside Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport. July in York sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can travel back home.