The walls that surround York are some of the finest and most complete city walls in England.
They extend for 2.5 miles and enclose an area of 263 acres. The walls still retain all four of their impressive gateways into the city, called bars, as well as 34 of their 39 interval towers.
Whether you explore the walls as an individual, family, school party or group, the story you will discover will bring to life the compelling and rich history of the City of York.
For more information on the history of the city walls please click on the links to the left.
