10 TOP Things to Do in Yorkshire August 2026

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A historic cathedral with a clock tower, Gothic architecture, and a clear blue sky.

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Places to Visit in Yorkshire

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Activities

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$39

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

NZ$33

per adult

The York Dungeon Tour

NZ$50

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

NZ$159

per adult

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

NZ$174

per adult

York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience

NZ$149

per adult

Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works

Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

NZ$57

per adult

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

NZ$41

per adult

The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester

NZ$159

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Top places to visit

1. York Minster

York Minster is a Gothic masterpiece and among the largest and most impressive cathedrals in Europe. Climb the Minster’s historic tower, tour its underground chambers and discover 2,000 years of history. The current structure dates back to the 12th century and features medieval stained-glass windows.

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A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.

2. Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a mixed entertainment venue set on a lake in Scarborough’s Northstead Manor Gardens. Its stage is on an island in the middle of the water while the audience has seating on the eastern bank. Throughout the summer months Scarborough Open Air Theatre has a busy schedule of music, theater and sporting events.

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The entrance to Scarborough Open Air Theatre with a sign welcoming visitors.

3. Shambles

The Shambles is a medieval street in York’s center with a topsy-turvy layout full of shops and restaurants. Stroll down the quaint cobblestone road that runs through the narrow street to see the lopsided 15th-century buildings jutting out overhead. Many visitors compare the jumbled arrangement of the street to Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter saga. In 2010, the Google Street Team voted it the most picturesque street in Britain.

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A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.

4. University of Leeds

Renowned for its research and teaching, the University of Leeds is also set apart by its campus, which unites a variety of divergent architectural styles in a celebration of British architecture throughout the 20th century. Grouped on well-manicured lawns just outside the Leeds city center, it welcomes more than 30,000 students each year from a variety of backgrounds. The university was the first in the region to accept women, Catholics and other disadvantaged groups. Go on a walking tour of its many striking buildings and have a picnic on the grass, as you watch the students go past.

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The Laidlaw Library with modern architecture, a stone tower, and a bus stop.

5. York City Walls

York’s City Walls are one of the greatest treasures of the historic city. The medieval walls have been beautifully preserved for centuries and today provide one of the best routes for walking between York’s many attractions. Stroll along the City Walls Trail for a gentle and scenic walk that is steeped in the history and atmosphere of this stunning city.

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A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.

Recommended things to do in Yorkshire

Number of things to do	201
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Filey Bay: Battle of Flamborough Head Storytelling Tour: NZ$10
Top 5 things to do	City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour The York Dungeon Tour York: J&M’s City Sightseeing and History Walking Tour LIVERPOOL: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Half-day tours	York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour The York Dungeon Tour York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide 1-Hour Public Cruise
With kids	City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour The York Dungeon Tour York: J&M’s City Sightseeing and History Walking Tour LIVERPOOL: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

What to do in Yorkshire

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York Minster

9.4/10 (3,458 reviews)

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

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