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The stunning landscapes of the North York Moors, the dramatic Yorkshire coastline, and the rolling hills and hidden valleys of the Yorkshire Dales are all accessible from York, as well as wolds, woodland, waterways and wildlife wonders.
York and the surrounding area are also home to a number of beautifully tended gardens, where flowers and foliage will transport you to a world of tranquillity.
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Great Outdoors Businesses
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Great Outdoors Experiences
The Deathly Dark Tour of York
The Deathly Dark Tours
Prices From £8.00
The Deathly Dark Tours are known for their award-winning comedy horror / ghost walks in the heart of York; a city belie…
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £18.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Looking for the most tranquil way to end your day in York?Embark on the Evening …
Private Wild Food Foraging Walk for Up To Two Peo…
Uniquely Local Experiences
Prices From £148.00
Looking for a unique experience that connects you with nature? Book Di at Wild Harvest School near York for a 2 to 2.5-…
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £29.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy a chippy tea with a view? Of course you do.Combine the best of British tra…
Go Quest Adventures: Self-Guided Interactive Trea…
Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Prices From £28.95
Explore the streets of York's city centre, unlocking a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles & completing …
Stately Stay
Carlton Towers
Prices From £400.00
Our Exclusive Stately Stays are the perfect opportunity for a romantic getaway, a night away to catch up with friends o…
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
The Happiest Hour on the Ouse! Clocked off or just getting started? Swap the pub for the river. Give happy hour a whole…
Abbeys, Ruins and Reformation
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £295.00
Explore Yorkshire’s ruined abbeys, historic villages and Reformation stories on a private driven tour from York.Abbeys,…
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
York River Bus: City Cruises
York River Bus: City Cruises
Prices From £15.00
Riverbus: City Cruises From Campsite To The City - And Back!Ready to swap the campsite for a day in the city without …
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Prices From £47.50
Step off the pavement and onto York’s only floating dance floor.Party Nights Afloat is the city's go-to high-energy c…
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Prices From £40.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy driving your very own boat? Of course you do.Try your hand at skippering y…
Castles, Coasts and Gothic Legends
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £385.00
Explore Yorkshire’s castles, coastline, ruined abbeys and gothic stories on a private driven tour from York.Castles, Co…
Great Outdoors Events
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Sledmere Farm Tour
Sledmere House and Gardens
Get a behind-the-scenes idea of the work that happens on the Farm on the Sledmere Estate.Jump on our purpose-built trac…
Sledmere Farmers Market
Sledmere House and Gardens
Make a day of it at Sledmere this Saturday, 4th July!Our popular Farmers Market returns with a fantastic selection of l…
Rose Needlefelt Workshop
Sledmere House and Gardens
Enjoy a 2.5 hour needlefelt workshop, creating a beautiful Rose picture, in the Orangery at Sledmere.Want to learn how …
Walled Garden Talk & Tasting: Ornamental Potager
Sledmere House and Gardens
Learn all about the Ornamental Potager in the Sledmere Walled Garden, followed by a lunch using Walled Garden produce.J…
Wellness Weekend
Castle Howard
Set in the tranquil Castle Howard Arboretum, immerse yourself in a blend of wellbeing activities to nurture your body a…
Woldies Summer Days and Wild Superhero Mission
SUMMER DAYS AT WOLDIES1st July to 6th September 2026, open 7 days a week, from 10am-5pm.The Wild Superhero Mission, ins…
Triton Gallery- John Naylor, Wildlife Artist
Sledmere House and Gardens
Next week at the Triton Gallery, we welcome John Naylor a Wildlife Artist.The Triton Gallery is our dedicated space for…
Pokémon joins Fountains Abbey’s Summer of Play
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden - National Trust
Head to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal for an entire summer jam-packed full of fun and games. Join in the fun from 1…
Hump Day BBQ on the Terrace at Novotel
Novotel York Centre
Come and join us this summer for our Hump Day BBQs evenings on our beautiful Riverside Terrace!Expect delicious food, d…
Hump Day BBQ on the Terrace at Novotel
Novotel York Centre
Come and join us this summer for our Hump Day BBQs evenings on our beautiful Riverside Terrace!Expect delicious food, d…
Hump Day BBQ on the Terrace at Novotel
Novotel York Centre
Come and join us this summer for our Hump Day BBQs evenings on our beautiful Riverside Terrace!Expect delicious food, d…
Hump Day BBQ on the Terrace at Novotel
Novotel York Centre
Come and join us this summer for our Hump Day BBQs evenings on our beautiful Riverside Terrace!Expect delicious food, d…
Great Outdoors Offers
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Snug Huts
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Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Looking for something unique to do? Why not try a Go Quest Adventure - a city-based challenge packed with puz…
NHS Discount - Highwayman Tours
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for NHS workers!
Wildlife Day Advanced Family Ticket
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens Annual Wildlife Day is on the 29th June 2025. This is a day for all the family, w…
York Residents Discount - ALL YEAR ROUND
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount for York residents for Highwayman Tours! Simply use the code below.
NUS Discount - 365 Days a Year
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for those with an NUS card!
£25 off Wolds Edge Breaks
Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges
To celebrate winning Visit York Tourism Award for Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self Catering of the Ye…
Saturday Lunch & Garden Tour
The Black Swan at Oldstead
From May through to September 2026 we’re offering guided Garden Tours to guests who book a 12pm or 12.30pm lu…
The Sunday Stopover
The Black Swan at Oldstead
Our Sunday Stopover package includes an overnight stay in one of the cosy Black Swan bedrooms, a table reserv…
Garden Tour & Overnight Stay Package
The Black Swan at Oldstead
Being able to serve cross seasonal produce from summers past in the peak of winter, as well as freshly picked…
Great Outdoors Itineraries
Starring York: Epic Adventure
Follow in the footsteps of wizards, spies, knights and explorers. From Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible stunt rides on …
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