York City Walls
Quick Facts
- Location
- UK, York
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily from 08:00; closing time follows dusk (January 15:30, February 16:30, June to July 21:00, November to December 15:30); closed on 25 December; closed in high winds, icy or slippery conditions and during conservation works
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: free · The whole wall walkway is free to walk
- Address
- United Kingdom, York, York City Walls
- Coordinates
- 53.9594, -1.0809
Introduction
York City Walls are Britain's best-preserved, longest medieval walls—a circuit around York's old town of a thousand years, witness to the city's history; walking them for the city view is a unique York charm. York, nearly 2,000 years old—Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, medieval—one of northern England's oldest, most important cities. The walls around the old town, built and rebuilt over a millennium (Roman origins, mostly medieval), circle nearly 3 km—Britain's best-preserved, longest. Ancient stone walls with several old gateways (Bars, like Bootham Bar) and towers. Best: most of the wall top is walkable—walk the circuit for York's history and a unique view of the Minster, red roofs and gardens (especially spring, daffodils below). Exploring York's walls is a unique, charming York sight.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | free |
|---|
The whole wall walkway is free to walk
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of York City Walls?
Daily from 08:00; closing time follows dusk (January 15:30, February 16:30, June to July 21:00, November to December 15:30); closed on 25 December; closed in high winds, icy or slippery conditions and during conservation works
How much is the admission for York City Walls?
Free Admission: free; The whole wall walkway is free to walk
Any practical tips for visiting York City Walls?
Walk York's old walls for the city and ~2,000 years of history. Britain's best-preserved, longest medieval walls around the old town.
How long should I spend at York City Walls?
A typical visit takes 1–2 hours.
