Church, mosque or temple
York Minster
York, United Kingdom
One of Europe's greatest Gothic cathedrals, famous for its medieval stained glass.
Museum · United Kingdom · England
National Railway Museum
A huge museum of historic locomotives, with free entry.
Free to enter about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why National Railway Museum matters
The National Railway Museum is a paradise for anyone who loves trains, with record-breaking steam engines, royal carriages and a great hall of locomotives. Entry is free, and there is a lot to see for all ages. It sits just beside York station, so it is easy to fit in between trains.
Talking points
- Entry is free.
- Royal carriages are on display.
- Located beside York station.
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