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York City Walls & The Shambles
York, North Yorkshire · Free entry
England's longest surviving medieval town walls (about 2 miles) and the Shambles, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval streets with overhanging timber buildings.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip The walls section between Bootham Bar and Monk Bar has the best Minster views.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Walls open approx 8am to dusk; Shambles always open
- How long to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Best time to go
- Early morning before the crowds
- Accessibility
- Walls have steps at most access points
Getting there
- Address
- The Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ
- Parking
- Park & Ride recommended
- Nearest station
- York (5-15 min walk)
Places to stay near York City Walls & The Shambles
More to do nearby
Photo coming soonMuseumJORVIK Viking CentreYork, North Yorkshire · 0 km awayAdults £17.50Photo coming soonCathedral & religiousYork MinsterYork, North Yorkshire · 0 km awayAdults £20Photo coming soonMuseumYork Castle Museum & Clifford's TowerYork, North Yorkshire · 0 km awayAdults from £12Photo coming soonFreeMuseumNational Railway MuseumYork, North Yorkshire · 1 km awayFree entry
Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
