Guide to York

York is full of history wherever you go you will encounter museums, beautiful castles, houses and stunning gardens all packed with history. York is a mix of old and new experiences all rolled into one. York has an array of attractions to suit all tastes from York Minister to a performance at the York Theatre Royal.

Holiday Accommodation in York

Accommodation in York is a mix of traditional town houses and modern hotels. You will certainly find the perfect holiday accommodation in York. No matter what your budget is York has a selection of low cost hotels, privately owned town houses and even a wonderful variety of stunning luxury hotels. Each establishment listed will clearly show if our York accommodation collection is easily accessible and wheelchair friendly.

For more information about our York holiday accommodation please call 0161 260 2218

Transport in York

York is famous for its cobbled streets and charming narrow pavements. It’s thought to be daunting for those in wheelchairs but York is a unique beautiful city and has other routes and accessible areas for you to visit. Getting around the city is simple with York’s regular bus routes and drop down buses or if you prefer there are plenty of private taxi companies with wheel-chair friendly vehicles. It is now easier to get around the city with the help of York Wheels; a scheme run by volunteers.

Things to see in York

There are many accessible attractions in York.

The Art Gallery

is free to visit plus they have a stair lift to the upper gallery, an accessible toilet and a café on site.

York Minister

is another unmissable attraction which has access ramps and clear spaces set aside for wheelchair users.

The Yorkshire Museum

has a ramped entrance, lifts to all floors, accessible toilet plus they also have audio equipment and a tactile tour available for those who are visually impaired.

Jorvik Centre

has wheelchair adapted carriages plus the wheelchair users travel companion does not pay the entrance fee.

The Ghost Walk Tours

are offered via a few companies and many of these offer tours that are accessible for wheelchair users but often they will ask for a small concession fee.

The National Railway Museum

is free to enter plus has wheelchair access throughout and it’s own accessible toilet.

The York Wheel

is wheelchair accessible as long as they are accompanied by your travelling companion or a member of staff due to safety reasons.

Castle Howard

is majority wheelchair accessible and has a selection of craft shops at the entrance plus they have a disabled toilet and a wheelchair accessible land train around the grounds.

Eating out in York

There is so much restaurant and pub choice in York and many are wheelchair accessible. Most will have accessible toilets and ramps within the restaurant; some will also allow assistance or guide dogs in the building.