York, England - A Tour Through The Most Medieval City on Earth

York, England is the most medieval city in the world. The city is filled with history around every corner and really makes you feel like you are in the heart of a medieval town. Historic castles, foreboding city walls, narrow cobblestoned paths, fascinating ruins, grand churches, and more await you in this enchanting North England city.

York’s story stretches back over two millenia and was founded by the Romans in 71AD. It was known as Eboracum and served as the capital of the Roman province of Britain inferior. The city played a crucial role in shaping England’s destiny during the medieval period, as it became a key Viking settlement known as Jorvic in the 9th century and most of the narrow streets are built on top of these ancient and medieval civilizations. York’s history is a tapestry of Roman, viking, medieval, and modern English influence making it a captivating destination for history lovers. Walking through York is quite literally walking back in time and will leave you feeling in complete awe.

This video will show you the best things to do and see in York, England. This travel vlog will show you how to experience this amazing medieval city. We will explore all of the sights that make York worth visiting. If you want to know what to do in York England see all of the sights in this video.

We Will Visit:
York City Gates
York Castle
Clifford's Tower
York Waterfront
St. Mary's Church
The Shambles
Jorvik Viking Center
York City Walls
Stonegate
Barley Hall
York Minster
St. Mary's Abbey

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[randymccracken]

I'm an American who's lived in York for the past 20 years with my wife. We never tire of the beauty and charm of this city. Your video has done a great job showing off that beauty and charm. Well done!

[barrychandler]

My grandfather was a butchers apprentice and mother was born in the Shambles. He was shot in the legs in WW1 and worked for the Railroad after the war. He moved to Carters Ave. and a few years ago my Aunt Poppy was recognized as the oldest resident in that developement. She was in her 80's and had lived there all her life.

[AnnMiller-kc]

My mom was born in York in 1926 and the house she was born in — 5 St. Peter’s grove — stayed in the family until 1991. It is now part of a bed and breakfast. My mom use to say that she had the York Minister to herself when she walked home from school. I have such fond memories of visiting York and highly recommend it.

[ccasey]

I used to travel to the UK a lot when I was younger. I went to York for a number of days; I found it an amazing and evocative place. I am fascinated by the High Middle Ages and places like York somehow speak to my soul!❤️🏰

[giuseppeboemi]

I can smell old Yorkshire rainy scent from down here in Italy. Sweet nostalgia.

[robynfarrar]

Hello from Sister and I travel annually to the UK and always spend at least a week in York...one of our favourite destinations. The people of York, as elsewhere in the UK are friendly, warm and welcoming, plus there is so much history. We enjoy walking the streets and peering in all the nooks and crannies discovering more each visit.🙂♥♥♥♥♥

[ln]

When I was in my teens I got the bus to York regularly with a friend to sketch different places and buildings for my A level art portfolio. A journey of about 40 minutes including all the bus stops en route.
It is a very atmospheric endearing place. No matter how many times I went I always spotted something I hadn’t noticed before. It was originally a walled city and ancient York is preserved within these original walls.
It was free to go into the Minster then. But I know it is continuously under repair hence the need for funding. The windows alone are worth the price of entrance. It’s a gorgeous building . As indeed is much of ancient York.

[dorothybutterfield]

Why can’t some people just enjoy the video without trying to score points I think that’s very sad I am sure there are many lovely historic places but this video is about York Thank you Project Gaia

[shelleyleach]

I love york too and have been so many times and you have shown me places I didn't know exist. There is much more to see in York besides and you definitely need more than a day to explore. The ghost walk, museums and dungeons are a plus. York minster makes me cry every time I go in as has a wonderful serene atmosphere. Lovely to light a candle for lost and remembered people. Loved your invite into our English history. Love that you take your daughter along. My parents took us all over to stately homes and castles and history is a favourite subject to watch and read. X

[gzus]

I always wanted to go to New York when I was younger, I went and I thought it was crap!!! Then I went to York, and it blew me away!!! It’s an amazing city!!

[janglyj]

Really well made video celebrating the City I live in. It does remind me to appreciate it a bit more as I suppose I take it for granted. Do I think it’s the oldest and most complete in the world? No. There are lots of places in the UK as old or older. Anyone who has visited Bruges or many other European Cities in say Spain or Italy with know what I mean. I always find that the Viking period resonates with me the most. The street names and language are examples of this. So it’s with us everyday. The Minster is very expensive, you can attend services for free though. It is awe inspiring and there is so much to see. You can also climb all the way to the top of the Minster tower. It takes a huge amount of money for the upkeep of The Minster. Tickets for the Jorvik centre are valid for a year. The Art gallery is now free again. The City walls are free and each of the four City gates or Bars as we call them have a decent pub. It gets confusing for visitors as Bars are gates and streets have gate on the end. Which comes from the Viking name for street. Walking the snickleways in York is a must, following the cat trail is fun. York has 365 pubs most of which are a historical must see. One has a Roman mosaic / bath house under it that you can go down and see. Some pubs, restaurants and houses have priest holes in them. Some of the attractions are pricey so it pays to plan what you want to see and maybe get a York pass or similar. York is very expensive to park in even for a short time. There is a good bus service though. If you are a National Trust member there are some great historic houses in York to see. Likewise for English Heritage members Clifford’s Tower the only part of the original castle still standing is run by them. The Castle Museum is a must see. Leave plenty of hours to get round it and when you get back to the gift shop. Don’t miss going into the second half of the museum which is the old prison. York castle was a prison until 1900. Then a military detention centre before finally being demolished in 1937. You can see photos online of how the old walls looked. The old prison section under the Castle museum still remains and the whole building is attached to the Crown courts. York is great to get out into the Country side from and is 45 minutes away from the east coast and there are plenty of historic market towns, lovely walks and access to the moors and heritage railways. For me If I had to splash out it would be on the Minster and Castle Museum. Do see the Jorvik Centre and The Railway Museum which is free and huge with full sized steam engines to see and now has another gallery called Wonderlab. Do visit the Treasures House with your National Trust card. York has a rich Georgian history as well and there are houses to visit. York and surrounding villages are wick with Michelin Starred places to eat. Do try a tasting menu. There is plenty of good food and good beer in York. Why not stay in a pub like the Golden Fleece or The Black swan. Get a copy of a camera guide to the best ale houses for beer. Climb to the top floor of The Market Cat. Get your beer and put your pizza order in on the ground floor before you go upstairs. The view across the medieval red pantile rooftops of York to the Minster is fantastic. York is lovely when the Christmas lights go up. And the Christmas market is here. There are food festivals throughout the year though.

[steverhodes]

Great video and from a local, we are proud of our city and love welcoming visitors from all over the world, Yorkshire folk are some of the warmest & nicest you will meet anywhere in my humble opinion. To truly cover all of the things in York as well as the plentiful places to eat & maybe partake of a drink or two would take a much longer video lol

[claregale]

Stunning city and the yorkminster is a masterpiece of architecture. Great video .

[janekinnane]

The railway museum is free and great for children, I'm not that interested in trains but it was great! Also York Castle museum with its Victorian Street and much more. Also afternoon tea at Betty's, the art gallery, the treasurer's house and garden, Bedern hall, a river cruise, York mansion house or the merchant adventurers hall amongst others.

[mariposaswallowtail]

I love this place, everything!!! The street food, the street artists, the cathedral, the ruins...all

[bizzielizzieplue]

Love this video!! Can't wait to go myself. As my best friend who is from York says, In York, Streets are Gates, Gates are Bars, and Bars are Pubs

[jasonsuter]

I was born and lived in York all my life(51) some things you take for granted, great vid👍😎

[Zobeida-epku]

Yes!! Absolutely gorgeous York in Yorkshire just breath taking!!

[Kuttar-jmce]

I lived in York for a year in 2006 as a visiting student at the University of York. What struck me was the effort involved in the preservation. Spectacular views are in spring when you are dazzled by a million daffodils as you walk on the city walls.