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The City

From AD71 the Romans set up camp on the River Ouse, & York grew to be one of the leading cities of the Roman empire. In the 5th century York was ruled by Anglo-Saxon warlords, and the 1st wooden cathedral was built in 627. Ivar the Boneless captured York for the Vikings in 866, and the town was renamed Jorvic. In 1069 William the Conqueror came to York and the town prospered, and the Minster was built. Today York is hugely popular with tourists, keen to absorb its magnificent heritage.

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York 1

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Curious About Logo 2 What gives York, the historic and self-proclaimed 'Capital of the North', its unique character? What people and events have shaped its personality? Why do people love to visit? Take our fabulous walks of discovery, and have fun finding answers to clues which tell you more, whilst reading our stories about the most interesting facts.
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First Walk

Minster to Shambles
Your walk starts through Dean’s Park, as
you slowly circle York’s most magnificent
building - the commanding, yet
peaceful, York Minster.
Next it’s down a quaint, narrow street,
before diving down an alleyway to
discover a hidden treasure - a quiet and
secluded, leafy churchyard. Out again
into bustling York before ending at
Britain’s most picturesque street -
The Shambles! (0.75 miles).

Walk Extension

Shambles to Minster
Exit one of York’s oldest streets and enter some of its newest. Not long though before you pass the famous Jorvik Viking Centre, before traversing York’s longest named, but shortest street, Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate.
Now the pace slows as you pass ancient churches and archaeological digs. On to Bedern, and its 14th century dining hall for the Vicars Choral. Lastly, pass St William’s College, founded in 1461 as a home for the
Chantry Priests - before arriving back at the Minster, to gaze at with awe! (1 mile).

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Or try York 2 (Minster & Gardens) or York 3 (River Ouse & Museums)

All Locations

We're developing walks in new locations all the time.
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