Holgate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

National Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to York. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Holgate Windmill
After visiting Holgate Windmill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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

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

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.

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.
Activities

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
Our pick of the best Holgate Hotel Deals

New Holgate
Very welcoming and comfortable stay. Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Amazing service polite staff surrendering amazing room are super comfy and spacious no complaints
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Jen on the front desk was so welcoming and helpful. Lovely room and stay. Only thing that let it down was breakfast. Not much choice hot food and it was cold.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Stayed over the weekend. Very clean everywhere. Staff very polite. Breakfast was very good will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Moxy York
Nice modern hotel in a great location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Malmaison York
Nice room, good location
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holgate

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

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

Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Mary's Abbey and York Theatre Royal.

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

The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.


