Bishopthorpe, York

Name: Bishopthorpe
Address: York, United Kingdom

#110 among attractions in York

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Bishopthorpe is a village and civil parish three miles south of York in the City of York unitary authority and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. Bishopthorpe is close to the River Ouse, and has a population of 3,174, increasing to 3,237 at the 2011 Census. The area of Main Street and the Palace were made a conservation area in 1989 along with other open areas of the village. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°55'9"N, 1°6'0"W

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Bishopthorpe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Goddards, York Racecourse, Rowntree Park, York Cemetery.

1.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Garden
Goddards, York
38 min walk • Nestled within the historical city of York, Goddards is a charming museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the life of one of the city's most prominent families—the Terry family, famed for their chocolate-making legacy.
1.4 miN
Horse track, Sport venue, Gambling
York Racecourse, York
35 min walk • York Racecourse is a premier horse racing venue nestled in the historic city of York, United Kingdom. Known as the "Ascot of the North," this illustrious course has played host to thoroughbreds and their admirers for centuries, with records of racing dating back...
2.1 miN
Park
Rowntree Park, York
55 min walk • Nestled in the heart of York, Rowntree Park is a verdant oasis offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Opened in 1921 as a tribute to the workers of the Rowntree Chocolate Factory who served during the First World War, this 20-acre park is a testament...
2.4 miNE
Cemetery
York Cemetery, York
63 min walk • York Cemetery is a cemetery located in the city of York, England. Founded in 1837, it now encompasses 24 acres and is owned and administered by The York Cemetery Trust with support of the Friends of York Cemetery.
1.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Fulford, York
44 min walk • Fulford is a historic village and civil parish on the outskirts of York, England. Two miles to the south of the city, on the east bank of the River Ouse, it was the site of the 11th century Battle of Fulford.
1.4 miW
Area
Copmanthorpe, York
35 min walk • Copmanthorpe is a village and civil parish in the City of York in the English county of North Yorkshire, 4 miles south-west of York, west of Bishopthorpe and close to Acaster Malbis, Askham Bryan and Askham Richard.
2.4 miN
Street
Blossom Street, York
62 min walk • The street has the main route leading south and west from York from the Roman Eboracum era onwards; the Roman roads to Calcaria and Isurium Brigantum ran parallel to the modern road, to the rear of the buildings on its north-western side.
2.4 miNE
53°56'31"N • 1°3'18"W
Fulford Golf Club, York
62 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
2.2 miN
Palace
Bishopthorpe Palace, York
56 min walk • Bishopthorpe Palace is a country house and historic house at Bishopthorpe, to the south of York, in the City of York unitary authority and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England.
1 miS
Church
Grade I listed churches in the East Riding of Yorkshire, York
25 min walk • The East Riding of Yorkshire is a local government district with the status of a unitary authority. For ceremonial purposes it includes the neighbouring city and unitary authority of Kingston upon Hull.
2.4 miN
Nightlife
The Swan, York
62 min walk • The Swan is a Grade II listed historic pub, lying immediately south-west of the city centre of York, in England. The pub was built as a beer house and grocery in 1861, at the end of a terrace on Bishopgate Street, the northern extension of Bishopthorpe Road.

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How to get to Bishopthorpe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bishopthorpe:

Bus

Askham Bar Park & Ride (26 min walk)