Merchant Taylors' Hall - Aldwark

During mediaeval times the craft guilds were an important part of the life of the city. The Merchant Taylor's hall is situated next to the city walls beside the archaeological diggings of the Eastern tower of the Roman Fort of Eboracum. The hall is a popular venue for wedding receptions and events nowadays.

St. Helen's Church - St. Helen's Square

St Helen's Church looks out over St. Heln's Square towards the Mansion house. Historic indications show that a church has stood on this spot since the 12th century. It has a history of change and rebuild over the centuries until we see the wonderful building that now stands. It was the chapel for glass painters in mediaeval times. The area that is now St. Helen's Square was part of the churchyard. There is now a separate walled garden in Davygate where headstones from that churchyard can be viewed.

DIG - St. Saviourgate

This fine looking old church of St. Saviour in St. Saviourgate houses an attraction run by York Arachaelogical Trust called DIG. You can take part in a simulated excavation and unearth items from Roman, Viking, Mediaeval and Victorian periods. It is open every day except over Christmas when it shuts 24 - 26 December.

It stands in the shadow of York's ugliest building.

All Saints Church - North Street

This church is one of the off the beaten path little gems that is well worth a visit. If you are staying at the Park Inn next to the river try and take the time to cross the road and visit this church. Inside you will find stained glass of a superb quality that is a similar age to the mediaeval glass in York Minster.

North Street runs paralell with the river between Ouse bridge and Lendal Bridge.