The Swan, York

Name: The Swan
Address: 16 Bishopgate Street, York, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1904 634968

#108 among attractions in York

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Facts and practical information

The Swan is a Grade II listed historic pub, lying immediately south-west of the city centre of York, in England. ()

Coordinates: 53°57'9"N, 1°5'2"W

Address

16 Bishopgate StreetMicklegateYork United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1904 634968

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Day trips

The Swan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clifford's Tower, York Castle Museum, Fairfax House, Rowntree Park.

~1400 ftNE
Castle keep once used a prison and mint
Clifford's Tower, York
7 min walk • Perched atop a tall mound in the historic city of York, Clifford's Tower is a vestige of England's medieval past, offering a tangible connection to the country's complex tapestry of history. This formidable structure, now mostly in ruins, was once the central keep of...
~1490 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
York Castle Museum, York
8 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of York, the York Castle Museum offers a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of England's past. Situated on the site of the original York Castle, which was originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068, the museum is an...
~1700 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Fairfax House, York
9 min walk • Fairfax House, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of York, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the splendor of 18th-century architecture and design. This exquisite Georgian townhouse, now operating as a museum, transports visitors back to the grandeur of the city's...
~1680 ftS
Park
Rowntree Park, York
9 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...
~1860 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Hotel
Bar Convent, York
9 min walk • The Convent of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin at Micklegate Bar, York, better known as The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, is the oldest surviving Catholic convent in England, established in 1686.
~1670 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Art Nouveau architecture
Grand Opera House, York
9 min walk • The Grand Opera House is a theatre in York, England. It is located on Clifford Street and Cumberland Street in the city centre. The theatre is operated as part of the Ambassador Theatre Group.
~1650 ftN
Nightlife
The Kings Arms, York
8 min walk • The Kings Arms is a pub lying by the River Ouse in the city centre of York, in England. The building lies across King's Staith from the River Ouse, on its corner with King Street. It was built in the early-17th century, with the upper floor and north and east walls timber framed.
~1570 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
York Dungeon, York
8 min walk • York Dungeon is a tourist attraction in York, England. York Dungeon depicts history of the dungeon using actor led shows, special effects and displays of models and objects. The York Dungeons reopened in March 2013 after a period of closure due to severe flooding.
~780 ftNE
Street
Skeldergate, York
4 min walk • Skeldergate is a street in the city centre of York, in England. The street is now primarily residential, with many of its warehouse buildings having been converted into apartments.
~1210 ftNE
Museum, History museum
York Debtor's Prison, York
6 min walk • York Debtor's Prison is a former Debtor's prison and Grade I Listed building located in York, North Yorkshire. Since 1952 it has been part of the York Castle Museum.
~1840 ftNE
Street
Coppergate, York
9 min walk • Coppergate is a street in the city centre of York, in England. The street runs north-east from the junction of Castlegate, Nessgate, King Street and Clifford Street, to end at the junction of Pavement, Piccadilly, Parliament Street and High Ousegate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Swan?

Nearby attractions include Baile Hill, York (3 min walk), City Walls, York (4 min walk), Skeldergate, York (4 min walk), York Franciscan Friary, York (5 min walk).

How to get to The Swan by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Swan:

Bus

Clifford Street • Lines: 66 (8 min walk)
Nunnery Lane Car Park • Lines: 66 (8 min walk)

Train

York (14 min walk)