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York City Walls, York

4.7
#2 of 307 in Historic Sites in Yorkshire
Ruin Scenic Walking Area Must See
Experience York's ancient history by walking along the incredibly well-preserved York City Walls. The walls date back to Roman rule over 2,000 years ago. Walk their entire 3.2 km (2 mi) length if you can. Less than one-third of the 108 walled towns throughout Britain have even a single gateway remaining. These walls, though, retain four main and two minor gatehouses, all of which are still ornate and intact. Take the self-guided audio tour to hear about how the walls developed through the Roman era, the Dark Ages, and the Viking and medieval periods. Be careful in sections with steep drops and no protective barrier. Your ticket for the walls includes free admission to the Richard III Museum, where your tour starts and finishes. Plan your York City Walls visit and explore what else you can see and do in York using our York trip planner.
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  • By billybishop13
    Lots of great photo locations along the walls especially of the minster. We were headed back to our B&B and were treated to a bell concert from the minster. Not sure why it was happening but was much....  more »
  • By anagP6520XJ
    These are one of the most intact walls in England. You can walk on them all around and they are really a beautiful sight to see.  more »
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