Layerthorpe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
![York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72818-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
![Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72987-Shambles.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
![York Racecourse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7b66826c5777188e2cbe081fe6cd2cf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
![York featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73060-York-City-Walls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
York City Walls
See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.
![Jorvik Viking Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/342000/342994-Jorvik-Viking-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Jorvik Viking Centre
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.
![York St. John University](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4632711a42154af658a00ecf99fbe80a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
York St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Activities
![Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2581910/3202032b-16ff-4990-8abe-e0a0053641cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York
![Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/330372/68402654-4b2c-4b7b-af36-01bbadaaef95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
![The beautiful city of York has the best preserved medieval streets in the country.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/998563/2f7b5e81-fbb3-4b13-a4be-e88325f81ce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
![Bridgerton-Themed York Day Trip To Castle Howard](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5068993/5aded45e-fc88-490c-8d34-7f373ca60185.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bridgerton-Themed Castle Howard: Private Day Trip from York
Our pick of the best Layerthorpe Hotel Deals
![The Milner York formerly the Principal York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/148/ef430060_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
![Radisson Hotel York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1005/2a7a03b7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![The Grand, York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3700000/3697600/3697588/414bb132_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
![Moxy York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36770000/36762100/36762017/0e1a99d8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025
![Malmaison York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60610000/60606700/60606604/8be7069b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![Delta Hotels by Marriott York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/687300/687255/4774bcd6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Layerthorpe
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Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
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The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
![York featuring a bridge and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72820-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
![York which includes a park and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72830-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but York Barbican and Hull Road Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.