Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Helmsley December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Helmsley Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Helmsley.dx4373)[Hotels in Helmsley](https://expedia.ca/Helmsley-Hotels.d4373.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Helmsley Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Helmsley.d4373.Car-Rental-Guide)[Helmsley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Helmsley.d4373.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Helmsley ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Helmsley Types of activities [Helmsley travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Helmsley.dx4373) ![Photo by Ron Jnr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5bc6137115bf83b549ffde7d696d1808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ron Jnr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5bc6137115bf83b549ffde7d696d1808.jpg) ![Photo by Mike Eccles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/523f8ab893544da75884ba7642cbb4fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Mike Eccles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/523f8ab893544da75884ba7642cbb4fd.jpg) ![Photo by Mike Eccles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d37fdfb5b1922120f73642af50a88932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Mike Eccles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d37fdfb5b1922120f73642af50a88932.jpg) ![Photo by Mike Eccles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4870dbc9c74803645954c19068a0706e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Mike Eccles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4870dbc9c74803645954c19068a0706e.jpg) ![Photo by Mike Eccles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4193500679a801400c4f01713545c77e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Mike Eccles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4193500679a801400c4f01713545c77e.jpg) ## Helmsley Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Helmsley 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 Helmsley 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 Helmsley 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. #### Helmsley 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 Helmsley. 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 Helmsley 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. --- ## Recommended things to do in Helmsley | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [York & North Yorkshire – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/interactive-travel-guide-for-north-yorkshire.a48971062.activity-details): CA $24 | | Top 5 things to do | [York & North Yorkshire – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/interactive-travel-guide-for-north-yorkshire.a48971062.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Helmsley --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Helmsley ![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72818-York.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) ![Shambles showing heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72987-Shambles.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 Racecourse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7b66826c5777188e2cbe081fe6cd2cf7.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 lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/York-Racecourse-York.d553248621532494403.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jorvik Viking Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/342000/342994-Jorvik-Viking-Centre.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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4632711a42154af658a00ecf99fbe80a.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) ![York showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73060-York-City-Walls.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) ![York Grand Opera House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/412000/412184-York-Grand-Opera-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Grand Opera House Get tickets for a show at York Grand Opera House, a theater with a story to tell in York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/York-Grand-Opera-House-York.d6079273.Vacation-Attraction) ![York Dungeon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/411000/411814-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Dungeon Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages. [](https://expedia.ca/York-Dungeon-York.d6079271.Vacation-Attraction) ![York Hospital](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/411000/411997-York-Hospital.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Hospital Though York Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of York while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/York-Hospital-York.d6266324.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 Helmsley ![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72818-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### York ![Middlesbrough](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5c0a3242de5eca257ce1442d1672d63b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Middlesbrough ![Photo "Nawton" by martin dawes (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/24fa6a339c8d4d694fbb3023cc6e748e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [martin dawes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/30816) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Nawton ![Photo "Sproxton" by Gordon Hatton (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7105e1503ad66a8cf39007d1312eb4f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sproxton ![Photo "Pockley" by Phil Catterall (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/75acbadf5a0b95c408b473d83e6b53c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Phil Catterall](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5995) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Pockley ![Photo "Beadlam" by David Rogers (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/c9cd35698d16c3ea562d291503d4bfa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Rogers](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/23749) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Beadlam ![Photo by Jason Abdi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e06d46733ba3251fce9428580c77c8be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bilsdale Midcable ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Helmsley worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Helmsley? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Helmsley? ### Is three days enough to stay in Helmsley? ### What are some activities to do in Helmsley with kids? ### What to do in Helmsley for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Helmsley? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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