There are only two sites of visible remains of Norman houses in York: one is enclosed within the Treasurer's House and the other is close to Stonegate.

Closed in 1559 as result of an act of Parliament, this church became a stable, school and brothel before it reverted back to being a place of worship.

Build in 1879, this United Reformed Church features magnificent stained-glass windows displaying badges from various Scottish regiments.

Located on the site of St. Crux Church that was destroyed in 1887, this building now functions as a café and a venue for special events.

Dedicated to St. Denys, the patron saint of France and Paris, this picturesque church dates back to 1154 and boasts an impressive collection of medieval stained glass.

This church was named after Helena, alleged founder of the Church of Nativity at Bethlehem, and features splendid arches dating back to the 14th century, windows of medieval glass and a 19th-century window with Dutch panels.

This is a great place to meet people, shop or to be entertained by street performers, all surrounded by charming and historic buildings including St. Helen's Church and The Mansion House.

This medieval church is being restored to add to York's cultural life, providing a picturesque venue for concerts, art exhibitions and recording studios.

Parts of this fifteenth-century church were destroyed in an air raid during World War II, but many have been restored to their former glory including the famous clock, dating back to 1668, and the great west window, depicting scenes from the life of St. Martin of Towers.

The oldest church in York features a tower that contains Roman stonework and an interior with fine examples of early stained glass and the remains of a Saxon cross.

Dating back to the 14th century, this grand church has been rebuilt several times in its long and dramatic history.

York's central Catholic church was opened in 1864 and built in a Victorian Gothic style.

Located within the Museum Gardens, St. Mary's was built around 1470 and functioned as lodging for people visiting the Abbey.

Built in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson, this is a splendid example of early-Georgian architecture containing beautiful 18th-century furniture and paintings mostly from Buckingham House (now Buckingham Palace.)

This first-class park has an impressive children's play area along with well-maintained lawns that are perfect for picnics or a game of football.

This timber-framed building was built in the early 1300s, and is believed to have been used as lodging for weary travelers visiting St. Mary's Abbey.

This pretty church features a splendid collection of 15th-century stained and painted glass including the famous "The Lady Chapel Painting," which is well worth a special visit.

To its parishioners, this historical gem is an ideal place of worship that dates back to the times before the Norman Conquest.

Re-erected next to the Minster, this 22-foot-high Roman column is a remnant from an old Roman fortress, which serves as a reminder that a huge Roman hall (or Principia) once occupied the site where the Minster now stands.