What to do in Skipwith

Activities, attractions and tours
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Skipwith Tourist Attractions & Activities

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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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York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

2. 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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Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

3. 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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York featuring heritage architecture

4. Jorvik Viking Centre

The JORVIK Viking Centre makes use of dioramas and lifelike models to show how the city was in the time of these Scandinavian peoples. The center first opened in the 1980s, after excavations revealed the hidden history of the Vikings’ presence in York. Follow in the footsteps of the archaeologists by digging for genuine artifacts in the DIG pits.
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Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

5. York National Railway Museum

The National Railway Museum tells the absorbing story of the railway in Britain over the past two centuries. Its displays look into the ways society has changed and developed as a direct result of rail transportation. The complex showcases around 100 rail vehicles, from wagonway trains and steam locomotives to royal train saloons.
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York National Railway Museum featuring railway items and interior views

Recommended things to do in Skipwith

Number of things to do
93
Things to do from
AU$10
Cheapest thing to do
York Guide - Everybody Hates a Tourist
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

Discover the most popular places to visit in Skipwith

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Selby Abbey

You can find out about the history of Selby with a visit to Selby Abbey. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

Selby Abbey
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Selby Town Hall

Get tickets for a show at Selby Town Hall, a popular theatre in Selby. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Selby Town Hall
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Selby Superbowl

You can enjoy the entertainment at Selby Superbowl during your travels to Selby. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Selby Superbowl
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Barlow Common

Explore the great outdoors at Barlow Common, a lovely green space in Selby. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

Barlow Common
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Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve during your travels to Selby. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve
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The Oaks Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Selby at The Oaks Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

The Oaks Golf Club

Day trip destinations from Skipwith

York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

York