YORK CITY WALLS

York City Walls are acclaimed to be the longest of all medieval town walls in England. The wall was built in the 14th century to protect the city and still stands as one of the examples of York’s original Roman structures. The wall stretches for 3.4 km and has four gates along with a Victorian gate and 45 towers.

One of the major tourist places to visit in York is the York City Walls which is known to be the longest circuit of medieval city walls in the country. This magnificent wall is the longest of all medieval town walls in England and is 3.4 km long. Often referred to as York City Walls, the Roman Walls, or the Bar Walls, the wall was built in the 14th century and has four major gateways or bars - Bootham Bar, Monk Bar, Walmgate Bar, and Micklegate Bar. There is also one Victorian gateway as well as 45 towers on the wall. You can complete the entire circuit of 3.4 km in approximately two hours.

Before you embark on the walk, collect all necessary information about the walk from York's City Walls trail, an online guide provided by the Friends of York Walls. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the medieval city of York during your walk. As you walk between Bootham Bar and Monk Bar, pause to admire the view of the York Minster. Opt to take a look at the Richard III Experience in Monk Bar and view the Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar and get a glimpse into the lives of England's two well-known medieval kings.

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Highlights

• Visit York City Walls, one of the most tourist attractions in York, known to be the longest of all medieval town walls in England.
• Take a walk along the 3.4 km long wall and complete the entire circuit in approximately 2 hours.
• Delight in the breathtaking view of the medieval city during your walk.
• Enjoy a stunning view of the York Minster from a stretch of wall between Bootham Bar and Monk Bar
• Get a glimpse into the lives of two medieval kings by taking a look at the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar and view the Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar.