Holgate Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
York National Railway Museum
Relive two centuries of British rail history at this museum with over 100 vehicles, a huge library and a play area.
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Racecourse
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 City Walls
See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.
Jorvik Viking Centre
Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From York: Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour
Shadows of York: Award winning historical ghost walk
From York: North York Moors and Whitby Guided Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Top hotels in Holgate
![Holmwood House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381500/1381459/b8507fe1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024
![New Holgate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100207600/100207520/0e8a8219_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Astor York - Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27550000/27546500/27546419/2ac1ca1e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 May 2024
![Best Western Kilima Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7050000/7048400/7048336/558f0751_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 May 2024
![Principal York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/148/ef430060_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Radisson Hotel York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1005/97559b53_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Holgate
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Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
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Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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South Bank
If you're spending some time in South Bank, Bar Convent Museum and Rowntree Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and St. Mary's Abbey.
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City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.
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The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.