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A mini guide to
Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Check Clifford's Tower
English Heritage manages Clifford's Tower, and its page lists current opening and any closures, including closures for bad weather.
Museums
York Museums Trust runs the Castle Museum. Its website lists current exhibitions and opening arrangements.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
The hall's website gives opening information and events. It is a short walk from the Shambles along Fossgate.
Walls near the Foss
Walmgate Bar and the Red Tower are on the eastern walls. The council's page lists closures of the wall walk.
Fossgate and Walmgate
These two streets have a run of bars, cafés and restaurants and are usually less crowded than the streets around the Shambles.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate?
Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate is in York, England. Clifford's Tower, the Castle Museum and the streets along the Foss. Nearby stops and stations include York station, Park & Ride.
How long do I need in Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate?
Half a day to a full day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Clifford's Tower, York Castle Museum, Eye of York. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: York station (LNER, Grand Central, TransPennine Express and others); Park & Ride (Six council sites). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 21 places to eat and drink in and around Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 5 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
JORVIK Viking Centre
Museum on Coppergate about Viking-age York, built around archaeological finds from the site.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Medieval guildhall on Fossgate, used by the Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York.
Foss Bridge
Bridge carrying Fossgate over the River Foss.
York
More areas to explore
Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road
Micklegate Bar, the pubs of Micklegate and the shops of Bishopthorpe Road
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Station and Museum Gardens
The National Railway Museum, the station and the Museum Gardens
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Minster Quarter
York Minster and the medieval streets, gates and halls around it
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- Fossgate: Drkirstyross, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- JORVIK Viking Centre: No machine-readable author provided. CambridgeBayWeather assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY 2.5, source
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Foss Bridge: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road: Tim Green, CC BY 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
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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