Layerthorpe Travel Guide

York

Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.
Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.
Holy Trinity Church, Heworth Built in 1868/9 to serve the growing suburb of Heworth.
Heworth Church.
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View down Heworth Green towards York
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Popular places to visit

Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

4.5/5(967 reviews)

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza

York Minster

4.5/5(775 reviews)

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

4.5/5(139 reviews)

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

4.5/5(128 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York
Walmgate Bar in York

York Barbican

4.5/5(105 reviews)

Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

York Barbican

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp389.763
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

Rp389.763
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

Rp1.857.105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

Rp389.763
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour

York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour

Rp1.857.105
per adult
York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour
York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

Rp366.836
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
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Top hotels in Layerthorpe

Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is Rp1.289.913 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.289.913
Rp1.547.895 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Very noisy aircon units outside our window

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel York
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is Rp1.980.396 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.980.396
Rp2.376.475 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,719 reviews)
Royal stay

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is Rp1.394.245 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.394.245
Rp1.673.093 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,564 reviews)
Lovely spacious room with everything we needed. Staff were great and friendly.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane York England
The price is Rp1.233.195 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.233.195
Rp1.479.834 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
Clean room, excellent facilities!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Moxy York
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET York England
The price is Rp1.673.094 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.673.094
Rp2.007.713 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,300 reviews)
Hotel and cafe staff could have been friendlier.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Malmaison York
Delta Hotels by Marriott York

Delta Hotels by Marriott York

4 out of 5
Tadcaster Road York England
The price is Rp1.229.211 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.229.211
Rp1.475.053 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (676 reviews)
The staff are very welcoming. The hotel is very clean and the room is spotless and spacious. The breakfast was delicious and we will be returning.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott York
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Other neighbourhoods around Layerthorpe

Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

Foss Islands

Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.

Foss Islands
Beautiful York

The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool are top sights worth seeing.

The Groves
York Minster

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
The Yorkshire Museum in York.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum.

Bootham
Tang Hall Park Osbaldwick beck runs along the side of Tang Hall Park. The park itself runs between Tang Hall Lane and Melrosegate.

Hull Road

Hull Road might not have many top sights, but York Barbican and Walmgate Bar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hull Road
Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Bishophill

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