Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Bishopthorpe February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Bishopthorpe](https://expedia.ca/Bishopthorpe-Hotels.d3000439379.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Bishopthorpe Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bishopthorpe.d3000439379.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bishopthorpe Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Bishopthorpe.d3000439379.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Bishopthorpe ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Bishopthorpe Types of activities [Bishopthorpe travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Bishopthorpe.dx3000439379) ![A church with only one wall! Who says the Church of England is one-dimensional?!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439379/56f67ff1-2c0b-4736-87a2-856c3a69a816.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A church with only one wall! Who says the Church of England is one-dimensional?!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439379/56f67ff1-2c0b-4736-87a2-856c3a69a816.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The planets cycle path - this is a great bike route starting in York and finishing half way to Selby. It follows a scale model of the solar system. The route is really beautiful once you get out past Bishopthorpe. You can stop at the pub in Naburn along the way as well. This sculpture is fishing a train out of the river Ouse. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439379/556565c3-70ad-4923-b704-365428991def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sim Balk Lane View along Sim Balk Lane as it passes over the A64 in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439379/788110d4-65d3-4279-92fc-5068b9546ce1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439379/788110d4-65d3-4279-92fc-5068b9546ce1.jpg) by [Darren Haddock](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7079) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The York Solar System Model - Earth The disused railway line is an ideal place for a concept that can be modelled in a straight line, such as a solar system model. This part of the model is the earth and moon (separate pedestal), and beyond are the cropfields northwest of Bishopthorpe village.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439379/829a4ab0-c2f0-48e9-a4fd-4e90d75f3604.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439379/829a4ab0-c2f0-48e9-a4fd-4e90d75f3604.jpg) by [Peter Church](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16649) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Bishopthorpe Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Bishopthorpe has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Bishopthorpe is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Bishopthorpe to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Bishopthorpe Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Bishopthorpe. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Bishopthorpe attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Bishopthorpe ### Tours & day trips [See all 80 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4844461/899341e9-125d-4a28-ad04-c64faa57061b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour 8h 30m 9.8/10 341 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/north-york-moors-and-whitby-tour-from-york.a4844461.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172294/2620cf05-718d-4e61-8a93-73227d0d0507.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 1d 9/10 124 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50980335/d65b95ca-bf30-4910-a2c8-5c6e165e1b1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York 8h 30m Free cancellation available CA $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/all-creatures-great-and-small-tour-from-york.a50980335.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![The Yorkshire Dales Tour from York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4852752/5bff04c9-54f8-4aca-adcf-a2b84c8ded05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Yorkshire Dales Tour from York 8h 30m 9.6/10 228 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-yorkshire-dales-tour-from-york.a4852752.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York: City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4545099/aaf03132-0a93-424c-848b-8a25c1ef1adb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York: City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour 1h 30m 10/10 483 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-city-highlights-small-group-walking-tour.a4545099.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44621773/7fb96632-62a9-4980-87c1-000d4613ffcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour 1h 15m 9.4/10 372 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-old-town-walking-tour.a44621773.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![The York Dungeon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/186020/7c6f5d01-17a3-4ea8-ad4a-b5dc194db2cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The York Dungeon Tour 1h 15m 9/10 22 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-york-dungeon-tour.a186020.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York: Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Around the Countryside York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45748168/9d448202-d9dd-4ddd-b5c6-e6d47f8c8df1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York: Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Around the Countryside York 1h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $177 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-private-horse-drawn-carriage-ride.a45748168.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/330372/68402654-4b2c-4b7b-af36-01bbadaaef95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 12h 0/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $259 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-york-via-train-with-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a330372.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Guided Cycling Tour of York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4727852/e6ddc521-9ec4-427c-b20d-92190358cea7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Cycling Tour of York 2h 30m 10/10 111 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-cycling-tour-of-york.a4727852.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 33 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![York: Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Around the Countryside York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45748168/9d448202-d9dd-4ddd-b5c6-e6d47f8c8df1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York: Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Around the Countryside York 1h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $177 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-private-horse-drawn-carriage-ride.a45748168.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Winterfell - the Game of Thrones tour of York!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50873475/906c7d8e-bf8f-4dd4-984a-1f6ab82bf2c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Winterfell - the Game of Thrones tour of York! 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/winterfell-the-game-of-thrones-tour-of-york.a50873475.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York City Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50158556/e0e75f39-6ed4-44b0-9aef-305418db3904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York City Day Trip 10h Free cancellation available CA $700 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-city-day-trip.a50158556.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3356428/278711c6-e751-4f4a-9d26-6945139e0f95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours. 2h 9.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dark-tales-of-york-private-ghost-tours.a3356428.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47551724/f28dbad4-2198-4e18-9cfa-eaa9fa4f4ce1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide 2h Free cancellation available CA $298 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-york-walking-tour.a47551724.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York Walls Private Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1112599/3195aeb2-66f7-432c-aa5e-3ea06d380b39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York Walls Private Walking Tour 3h 9.8/10 47 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $224 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-walls-private-walking-tour.a1112599.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York on a Fork Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46492683/cf33582f-2512-45b0-a7ee-e69b7d2eb166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York on a Fork Food Tour 3h 10/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-on-a-fork-food-tour.a46492683.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Bridgerton-Themed Castle Howard: Private Day Trip from York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5068993/5aded45e-fc88-490c-8d34-7f373ca60185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bridgerton-Themed Castle Howard: Private Day Trip from York 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $1,627 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bridgerton-themed-york-day-trip-to-castle-howard.a5068993.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45072791/9d4be9e2-98a7-41be-af15-ab47ed71eb77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in York 8h Free cancellation available CA $19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bar-and-club-queue-jump-entry-party-pass-to-multiple-venues-in-york.a45072791.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Private Viking Walk of York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1112597/676e1f6d-2337-4f09-8125-7ff87fc958e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Viking Walk of York 2h 9.8/10 30 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $224 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-viking-walk-of-york.a1112597.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![York Witches and History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5166642/26dc2f74-038f-4ef9-b6f6-96e5d11ac029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York Witches and History Walking Tour 1h 15m 9.6/10 77 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a5166642.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47979689/9231349e-ec59-4247-88bb-ab138dbb58a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. 1h 30m 9.8/10 110 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/shadows-of-york-ghost-walk-and-horrible-history.a47979689.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48158763/a9a9ecb0-5b97-4002-88a2-2683aa78c170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour 1h 30m 9/10 49 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-dark-chronicles-devilishly-gruesome-ghost-walk.a48158763.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Private Ghost Tour of York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1112600/da5e8516-2775-48c2-b4c0-3f727a576f72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Ghost Tour of York 2h 10/10 41 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $224 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-ghost-tour-of-york.a1112600.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York: Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride and Afternoon Tea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48327992/978d10c9-8aef-4b93-8d2c-60eaa7ae6b1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York: Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride and Afternoon Tea 1h Free cancellation available CA $243 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-private-horse-drawn-carriage-ride-and-afternoon-tea.a48327992.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50781550/b05ee5a4-5c68-45fe-98de-fea17dd76760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $22 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-witch-walk-haunted-tales-and-theatrical-storytelling.a50781550.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Horse drawn carriage ride and Picnic Hamper](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48109155/77f783e2-976c-4606-a278-376fe7879e39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horse drawn carriage ride and Picnic Hamper 1h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $289 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/horse-drawn-carriage-ride-and-luxury-picnic-hamper.a48109155.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Private York Christmas Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1112598/c39d029f-b6b7-4d82-b7b2-734ebc098d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private York Christmas Walking Tour 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $224 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-york-christmas-walking-tour.a1112598.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4404964/b95fcc04-72e6-45de-90fc-149fef290445.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works 1h 15m 9.2/10 59 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $47~~CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-bar-making-workshop-york-cocoa-works.a4404964.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48271045/32fc2d28-fdde-4246-8241-e7f85859fac9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience 2h 30m 9.8/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-introduction-to-chocolate-making-experience.a48271045.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252726/438d97a6-dcc5-4b63-8f8c-79ce15330785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works 45m 8.6/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $24~~CA $19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-manufactory-tasting-journey-at-york-cocoa-works.a4252726.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Masterclass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49779301/98898df9-59ca-4043-b956-29e4d8dd774d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Masterclass 3h Free cancellation available CA $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bean-to-bar-chocolate-making-masterclass.a49779301.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ![York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48045518/8050c452-8b79-4a20-bf74-5ed93877ab18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works 1h 9.4/10 74 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-chocolate-bar-making-workshop-at-york-cocoa-works.a48045518.activity-details?&rid=3000439379&location=Bishopthorpe&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Bishopthorpe | Number of things to do | 88 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Audio Self Guided Haunted York Ghost Walking Tour](/things-to-do/audio-self-guided-haunted-york-ghost-walking-tour.a50006422.activity-details): CA $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details)[York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour](/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-old-town-walking-tour.a44621773.activity-details)[York Witches and History Walking Tour](/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a5166642.activity-details)[Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.](/things-to-do/nth-york-moors-national-park-whitby-small-group-day-trip.a50951626.activity-details)[The York Dungeon Tour](/things-to-do/the-york-dungeon-tour.a186020.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour](/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-old-town-walking-tour.a44621773.activity-details)[York Witches and History Walking Tour](/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a5166642.activity-details)[The York Dungeon Tour](/things-to-do/the-york-dungeon-tour.a186020.activity-details)[Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York](/things-to-do/dark-chronicles-horror-walk-stratford-upon-avon.a5248397.activity-details)[Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Best of York 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scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164998/742e4862-736e-4f26-8cb6-6430f9c52d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shambles This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another. [](https://expedia.ca/Shambles-City-Centre.d6164998.Vacation-Attraction) ![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Minster The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views. [](https://expedia.ca/York-Minster-City-Centre.d6079281.Vacation-Attraction) ![a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/aa2362f0-4c80-48a4-944a-16f265ee4c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Racecourse You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/York-Racecourse-York.d553248621532494403.Vacation-Attraction) ![The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/7aea1adc-7197-4bb0-a2dd-0f178b355b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of York Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of York during your stay in Heslington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-York-York.d6079263.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jorvik Viking Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079231/9940a96d-fbd0-4ae5-a03b-1f864e0fa1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Jorvik-Viking-Centre-City-Centre.d6079231.Vacation-Attraction) ![York St. John University. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/0faa1ac5-420b-4d2c-b0b8-666e9cdbeb46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York St. John University Enjoy the collegiate vibe at York St. John University during your visit to York. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/York-St-John-University-York.d6270585.Vacation-Attraction) ![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’](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079217/1d4f9042-c80f-4dc9-913c-19c2ebcea26e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Castle Howard You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a visit to Castle Howard. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Castle-Howard-York.d6079217.Vacation-Attraction) ![Walmgate Bar in York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164990/c9f29924-c4ed-4059-8eae-12a7a4a83b27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Barbican Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theater with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/York-Barbican-York.d6164990.Vacation-Attraction) ![York showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494844/5ec547f0-503e-4747-8379-b48108840384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/York-City-Walls-City-Centre.d553248621532494844.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Bishopthorpe ![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### York ![The planets cycle path - this is a great bike route starting in York and finishing half way to Selby. It follows a scale model of the solar system. The route is really beautiful once you get out past Bishopthorpe. You can stop at the pub in Naburn along the way as well. This sculpture is fishing a train out of the river Ouse. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439379/556565c3-70ad-4923-b704-365428991def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Acaster Malbis ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bishopthorpe worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Bishopthorpe? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Bishopthorpe? ### Is three days enough to stay in Bishopthorpe? ### Is Bishopthorpe a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Bishopthorpe with kids? > - [City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details) > - [York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-old-town-walking-tour.a44621773.activity-details) > - [York Witches and History Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a5166642.activity-details) > - [Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nth-york-moors-national-park-whitby-small-group-day-trip.a50951626.activity-details) > - 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