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City gate
Micklegate Bar
Medieval gateway in the south-west city walls, at the top of Micklegate.
A mini guide to
Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road
Micklegate Bar, the pubs of Micklegate and the shops of Bishopthorpe Road
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1 / 6Welcome to the area
Micklegate Bar, the pubs of Micklegate and the shops of Bishopthorpe Road
Micklegate runs from Micklegate Bar, the gateway in the south-western walls, down to Ouse Bridge. It is lined with pubs, bars and restaurants, and the Bar Convent, Holy Trinity Church and the Bishophill streets lie just off it.
South of the center, Bishopthorpe Road, known locally as Bishy Road, has a run of cafés, pubs and shops. Rowntree Park lies beside the River Ouse, with the Knavesmire and York Racecourse further south-west.
Highlights
Start here
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
Street
Micklegate
Historic street running from Micklegate Bar down to Ouse Bridge, with pubs, bars and restaurants.
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate
Medieval priory church set in a garden off Micklegate.
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Historic building
Bar Convent
Grade I listed Georgian convent building on Blossom Street, now a visitor venue with a chapel.
Bridge
Ouse Bridge
Bridge across the River Ouse linking Micklegate with the city center.
Church
St Mary Bishophill Junior
Grade I listed church in the Bishophill area, near the south-west walls.
Find your way
On the map
The map shows Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.
Insider tips
Before you go
1
Walk the walls from Micklegate Bar
The council says the walls are free to walk, but they close in icy or windy weather and have steps. Check its page for closures.
2
Bishy Road is a walk away
Bishopthorpe Road is about 0.6 miles (1 km) from Micklegate Bar, so allow time to walk down and back, or combine it with Rowntree Park.
3
Bar Convent
The Bar Convent's website describes its museum, café, chapel and guest house. Check it for visiting arrangements.
4
Racecourse days
York Racecourse is on the Knavesmire. Check its fixtures page if you want to visit or avoid a race meeting.
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- Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road (area photo): Tim Green, CC BY 2.0, source
- Micklegate Bar: Dashwortley at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Micklegate: Malcolmxl5, CC0, source
- Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate: Michael D Beckwith, CC0, source
- Bar Convent: dun_deagh, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Ouse Bridge: Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, source
- St Mary Bishophill Junior: Tim Green, CC BY 2.0, source
- Baile Hill: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Skeldergate Bridge: Harry Mitchell, CC BY 3.0, source
- Rowntree Park: DS Pugh, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Bishopthorpe Road: Jeremy Bolwell, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Knavesmire: Jennifer Petrie, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- York Racecourse: Jennifer Petrie, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Station and Museum Gardens: Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, source
- Minster Quarter: Chris Gorringe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Shambles and Stonegate: Paul Buckingham, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate: Steven Fruitsmaak, Public domain, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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