Look up in York and you’ll find history layered in every view ✨
From timber-framed streets to the grandeur of York Minster, the city is made for wandering.
Plan your visit at visityork.org
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You can explore a recreated 10th century village, right here in the centre of York!
The ride at @jorvikviking Centre takes you through the reconstructed city of Jorvik! You can become fully immersed in the sounds, sights and SMELLS of the Viking Age 🔥 #ad
👉 jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/
Some views in York never get old ✨
Historic streets, characterful shopfronts and a glimpse of York Minster rising above the rooftops make every wander feel special.
Start planning your next city break at visityork.org
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🦉 1 week to go until The Magical Owl Trail arrives at Shambles Market York!
Discover stunning owl designs hidden among the stalls and enjoy a magical adventure through the market. ✨
📆 20 May – 27 May 2026
Pick up a leaflet from the Visit York Visitor Information Centre, follow the trail, and be in with a chance to win exciting prizes. 🎁
A Make It York event, part of WizardFest.
Find out more: visityork.org/events/the-shambles-market-owl-trail
Look up and discover a new side of York ✨
From Gothic towers and Tudor timberwork to ornate clocks, carved stone and hidden details, the city’s architecture is full of stories waiting above street level.
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Read the blog at visityork.org/blog/look-up-discovering-yorks-hidden-details
🌙 2 weeks to go until The Magical Night Market returns…
Join the evening fun at @ShamblesMarketYork , with spellbinding performers, roaming wizards, and stalls full of unique crafts and delicious treats. 🪄
📆 25 May 2026, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
A Make It York event, part of WizardFest.
Find out more: visityork.org/events/magical-night-market
Take a wander through York’s charming streets, where historic shopfronts, hidden details and picture-perfect views are waiting around every corner. ✨
Look up and you might just spot York Minster rising above the rooftops.
Start planning your visit: visityork.org/
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See York from its most spectacular viewpoints 🌇
Walk the city walls, climb historic towers and find picture-perfect views around every corner. From sweeping skyline scenes to hidden angles of the city’s heritage, there’s no better way to experience York from a fresh perspective.
Explore things to do 👉 visityork.org/things-to-do
Don’t miss York in bloom 🌸
As we move into early summer, make sure you catch the last of the blossom, as the soft pink petals make the city even more picture-perfect.
Plan your spring visit: visityork.org
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🦉 2 weeks to go until The Magical Owl Trail arrives at Shambles Market York!
The Magical Owl Trail returns this May, with stunning owl designs hidden among the stalls for you to discover. ✨
📆 20 May – 27 May 2026
Pick up a leaflet from the Visit York Visitor Information Centre, follow the trail, and be in with a chance to win exciting prizes. 🎁
A Make It York event, part of WizardFest.
Find out more: visityork.org/events/the-shambles-market-owl-trail
✨ Win a Rail Escape aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway ✨
This is your chance to win a Family Ticket for up to FOUR people to visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Day Out With Thomas in May 2026.
Meet Thomas, enjoy a day full of family fun, and make unforgettable memories together.
For a chance to win, simply:
❤️ Like this post
🏕️ Follow @visityork and @northyorkshiremoorsrailway
👯♀️ Tag your friends for bonus entries
✍️ T&Cs apply: visityork.org/members/north-yorkshire-moors-railway-giveaway-t-cs
The winner will be selected at random. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram.
Walk the city walls, wander through history, and see York in all its glory. 🌟
This free-to-enjoy route offers some of the city’s most stunning spring views, with colour around every corner.
Start your stroll: visityork.org
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