A Day Trip to York – Wednesday 13th May 2026

Discover the charm of York—wander the medieval Shambles, marvel at York Minster, and explore fascinating museums. Enjoy boutique shops, cosy cafes, and family-friendly fun in this historic city.

Things to do while in York

York Minster

Explore one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. Experience our vast spaces and breathtaking medieval architecture, discover our Roman roots and learn about the Minster’s role in Viking York.

National Railway Museum

Home to iconic locomotives and beautiful collections, you can wander through halls and explore the stories, places and engineering marvels behind the railways. See world-changing inventions like the Japanese Bullet Train and stand face-to-face with the world’s fastest steam locomotive, Mallard.

Jorvik Viking Centre

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and even the smells of the Viking Age with our ride experience. As you travel through the reconstructed 10th-century city of York, you’ll discover the everyday lives of its historical inhabitants. Each detail—from the flora and fauna to the breeds of animals and natural dyes found in the backyards—is based on actual archaeological evidence from the Coppergate excavation. This authentic Viking adventure offers a truly unparalleled glimpse into the past.

York Castle Museum

Here you can see hundreds of years of York’s history in one place – from the world renowned Victorian street Kirkgate, to meeting the infamous prisoners in the spooky cells and all the way to the swinging sixties.

There’s something for everyone this year at York Castle Museum. Our galleries hold thousands of historic objects that really bring the past to life, and our exhibitions promise fascinating displays and innovative new ways of learning about York’s past.

York Museum Gardens

Over ten acres of stunning botanical gardens in the heart of York.

Located within the city centre and close to the Railway Station and other key attractions, the York Museum Gardens are an idyllic haven with an array of plant species, wildlife, and historical features to explore.

Established in the 1830s by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society, the gardens are famed for their fantastic collection of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs set against the stunning backdrop of the medieval ruins of St. Mary’s Abbey.

The Gardens extend to the back of York Art Gallery and include an Edible Wood and an Artists Garden with outdoor changing exhibitions.

York Chocolate Story

Discover the stories behind the greatest names in chocolate and unwrap the secrets of chocolate making.

Additional charges may apply for these attractions

Pick Up Times am

• Stop J - Welwyn Garden City - 7.20
• Stop N - Stevenage - 7.45
• Stop K - Hitchin - 8.10
• Stop E - Letchworth - 8.30
• Stop C - Baldock - 8.45

Drop Off Times pm

• Stop C - Baldock - 19.15
• Stop E - Letchworth - 19.25
• Stop K - Hitchin - 19.45
• Stop N - Stevenage - 20.05
• Stop J - Welwyn Garden City - 20.25

Timings are approximate and may vary depending on traffic etc.

To allow us to run to time on our trips and give you our valued customers the best day possible we confirm our pickup times around a two weeks before the date of your trip.

• Baldock Market place (bus stop C)
• Letchworth station outside the arcade (bus stop C or E) 
• Hitchin st Mary’s square (bus stop M or H) 
• Stevenage Lytton way opposite train station (bus stop L) 
• Welwyn garden city outside John Lewis (bus stop J)