Lendal Tower
✓ Grade-I listed tower on the banks of the River Ouse in York
York, Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
£1,907 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · York
Yorkshire Museum
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Photo: Michael Garlick (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Roman statue of Mars, finest 3D Roman sculpture found in Britain
- See the Middleham Jewel and the York Helmet
- Explore Jurassic fossils in Yorkshire's Jurassic World
- Visit the restored York Observatory with its 1850 telescope
- Chariots, Treasure and Power exhibition on the Melsonby Hoard
The Yorkshire Museum sits in York's Museum Gardens, built over the remains of St Mary's Abbey, parts of which can still be seen in its basement. Opened in 1830 for the Yorkshire Philosophical Society's collections, it now houses Roman, Viking and medieval treasures including the Roman statue of Mars, the York Helmet and the Middleham Jewel, alongside natural science displays such as Yorkshire's Jurassic World. You can also visit the restored York Observatory in the gardens. It suits anyone curious about history, archaeology or fossils, and makes for a good half-day out. York station is just 0.3 miles away, and with 169 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's a convenient addition to a stay in York.
Practical details
- Best for
- Those interested in archaeology, Roman/Viking history and natural science
- Booking
- Tickets can be booked via the museum's website
From the attraction's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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