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York City Walls Opening Hours

Plan your walk along York's historic medieval fortifications.

Exploring the historic York City Walls offers an incredible elevated walking route through centuries of local history. Because daily opening times can change seasonally and due to weather conditions, checking current hours is essential before your visit. We advise verifying the latest access schedules with official local sources before setting out.

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York City Walls opening hours today and weekly schedule
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Check museum opening hours for York City Walls, including today opening status, regular weekly opening times, and special date overrides such as holiday closures. Use this section to plan visit timing, avoid closed periods, and confirm the next available opening window before arrival.

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08:00–16:00

Opens later today at 08:00.

Today

Next opening: Mon, Sep 14 at 08:00

Timezone: Europe/London

Regular weekly opening hours

Monday08:00–16:00
Tuesday08:00–16:00
Wednesday08:00–16:00
Thursday08:00–16:00
Friday08:00–16:00
Saturday08:00–16:00
Sunday08:00–16:00
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Read key museum opening-hours FAQ answers, including today opening times, weekly schedules, public-holiday changes, and temporary closures. Use this section to confirm visit timing and avoid arriving outside open hours.

What are the opening hours of York City Walls?

York City Walls are open every day from 08:00 to 16:00.

York City Walls opening hours on weekends

On Saturdays and Sundays, visiting hours are from 08:00 to 16:00.

What time does York City Walls close?

York City Walls close at 16:00 daily.

Does York City Walls have special opening hours?

There are currently no listed special opening hours or closures for York City Walls.

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