Rowntree Park Tours and Activities

Go on a journey through history, from the Jacobean era to the Swinging Sixties, in this museum located in the former prison of an 11th-century castle.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

Enjoy a show at York Grand Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.