About York

York Racecourse, York
York Racecourse, known as the Knavesmire, is a favourite with racegoers and is proud to be recognised as 'The Raceourse of the Year'. York holds 15 top-class race meetings between May and October
RACE COURSE

York Observatory, York
Fully-operational astronomical observatory with history of astronomy and astronomers of York and Yorkshire.
INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE

Samuel Smith Old Brewery, Tadcaster
Beer brewed at Yorkshire's oldest brewery. All aspects of the brewing process in a small independent traditional brewery, including shire horse stables (whenever possible).
BREWERY

Barley Hall, York
Step back in time to the Wars of the Roses and experience life in a medieval merchant's home situated in the heart of historic York. Superb audio tour featuring Judi Dench plus guided tours for booked groups and special events all year round. HISTORIC HOUSE

Allerton Park, Knaresborough
Most elegant of the surviving Gothic Revival country houses, massive guest hall, elegant carved wood rooms. Mechanical music machine collection.
HISTORIC HOUSE

Wetherby Racecourse, Wetherby
Wetherby Racecourse is unique in Yorkshire because it only stages jump racing. With 18 quality racedays, Wetherby is arguably the finest jumping course in the North. The state-of-art Millennium Stand plus other facilities offer a superb view of the action.
RACE COURSE

The York Golf Club, Strensall
Yorks oldest Golf Club established 1890 and on site in Strensall since 1904 when the course was designed by J.H. Taylor. Offering a challenge to golfers of all standards, the parkland course retains its heathland heritage and the fairways are tree lined.
GOLF COURSE

Micklegate Bar Museum, York
The 800-year-old royal gateway to York, set in the city walls, being the sight where traitors' heads were displayed. The museum portrays a civil and social insight into the history of York through scenic, graphic and tableaux format.
MUSEUM