Fishergate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Millennium Bridge spans the River Ouse to the south of York, linking Hospital Fields Road and Maple Grove in Fulford with Butcher Terrace on the South Bank
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The Millennium Bridge spans the River Ouse to the south of York, linking Hospital Fields Road and Maple Grove in Fulford with Butcher Terrace on the South Bank
Photo by Tim Green (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Millennium Bridge Bridge as seen form River Ouse
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The Millennium bridge over the river Ouse This is a westward view including pedestrians.
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Walmgate Bar The most complete of York's City gates, the earliest part is 12th century and retains its 15th century wooden gates and portcullis, the barbican is 14th century and once spanned a water filled moat.

Popular places to visit

Walmgate Bar in York

York Barbican

Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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

York Minster

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

York Minster
Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York

Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

AU$38
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour

York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.

AU$23
per adult
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

AU$31
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
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Our pick of the best Fishergate Hotel Deals

Novotel York Centre

Novotel York Centre

4 out of 5
Fishergate York England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$143 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$143
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Great location , good price , good walking distance to sights. Only minus , is that the mattress need replacement

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Novotel York Centre
The Lighthorseman

The Lighthorseman

3 out of 5
124 Fulford Road York England
The price is AU$95 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$95
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in York. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions York Barbican and Shambles are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean, staff friendly, good breakfast, good evening meals, 👍👍👍

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Lighthorseman
Midway House

Midway House

3 out of 5
145 Fulford Road York England
The price is AU$132 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$132
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions York Racecourse and York Barbican are located nearby.
Midway House
The Rose and Crown

The Rose and Crown

3 out of 5
13 Lawrence Street York England
The price is AU$185 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$185
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Rose and Crown
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is AU$128 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$128
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Perfect for the city centre to get to all the bars and restaurants on foot we chose a river view and a high floor had a view of the minster the staff were great helping you with everything definitely going back

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is AU$179 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$179
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,721 reviews)
Great friendly staff, spacious room Down side, lift could only carry 2 people with luggage. Long wait for the lift.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Milner York
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Other neighbourhoods around Fishergate

Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

Foss Islands

Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.

Foss Islands
The almost same location

South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Bank
York Minster

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Bishophill
Tang Hall Park Osbaldwick beck runs along the side of Tang Hall Park. The park itself runs between Tang Hall Lane and Melrosegate.

Hull Road

Hull Road might not have many top sights, but York Barbican and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hull Road
Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.

Layerthorpe

When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Layerthorpe

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