A: Exploring the City Walls is a free activity to do when visiting York. It is an elevated circular route around the city centre that can be accessed on foot throughout the year.
A: The Historic Environment Record (HER) and its interactive map provide historical and archaeological information on the City Walls. This includes significant remains of all principal periods of their development, showcasing over 2,000 years of urban change in York.
A: The Friends of York Walls provide an online guide to York's City Walls, a York's City Walls Audio Trail app, and open Fishergate Postern Tower to the public on select days throughout the year. They also run the York Walls Festival, offering a variety of resources and activities related to the City Walls.
A: Red Tower CIC operates the only brick structure on the city walls as a community hub. This provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with the City Walls in a different way.
A: If you'd like to film on the City Walls or arrange an event, you can contact the responsible party to discuss your requirements. This ensures that the City Walls are cared for and made accessible, guided by a Conservation Management Plan.