The 10 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in York, England

September 16, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.
Restaurants in York

1. Lost Earth Adventures

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Lost Earth Adventures

Lost Earth Adventures provides exhilarating outdoor activities for people of all ages and abilities throughout the countryside, mountains, lakes and rivers. Come and have some fun and fresh air with us on a good hike or test your nerves on an exciting day of gorge walking, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, scrambling or abseiling.

2. York Motorsports Village

Kathryn Avenue Monks Cross, York YO32 9JS England +44 1904 673555 [email protected] http://ymsv.co.uk
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York Motorsports Village

Bringing the world of Indoor Karting, Virtual Reality and F1 simulation together under one roof, YMSV provides a unique and exciting motor sports themed leisure facility for all the family.

Reviewed By jillgillanders - York, United Kingdom

10 year old had a brilliant first-time experience at karting here! Very friendly, helpful and professional staff who go the extra mile! Short safety video, take-home Print-out of lap speeds, photo on the podium...! Fantastic time! Thank you guys! (PS. Why is this great place not more advertised on the Things to Do in York? I cam across it by chance. So pleased i did!)

3. GR8escape York

4A Colliergate, York YO1 8BP England +44 7897 122834 [email protected] http://www.gr8escapeyork.co.uk
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GR8escape York

One hour is all you have to solve the various codes and puzzles to escape from York's first live escape room.Try the new real life experience that is taking the world by storm. Work as a team to find the clues and swap ideas. Use your logic, take nothing for granted and remember the clock is ticking.

Reviewed By Djssndrd

We took our ten year old for her birthday and had a great time in the spy room, Steven was a great host and helped us along when we needed it. I wanted to do it again, an hour passes so quickly would definitely recommend for a family or as a couple or group

4. Yorkshire Balloon Flights

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Yorkshire Balloon Flights

Yorkshire Balloon Flights is an independent, family run business offering Hot Air Balloon Rides from York, with unrivalled views of the historic city and it's surrounding landscape.

5. Shadows of York

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Shadows of York

Bronze award winner for the 'Best Small Attraction' in York 2019 by MinsterFM Listeners Choice Awards. And Bronze Award Winner for Favourite York Virtual Experience by Visit York 2021. Check the calendar for dates. Private bookings also available throughout the year, subject to availability. Please visit the website for more details. Tickets are limited for each night during the pandemic to ensure social distancing. Masks are requested to be worn. Full covid19 risk assessment available on the website. Please visit for details. Stories can be dark and macabre therfore rated PG and not recommended for under 8's. Your guide 'Mackenzie' will take you through York's most historic streets and tell you of its dark history and ghosts.The tour will go on regardless of the weather so bring a brolly! Wheelchair accessible and well behaved dogs are welcome.

6. Can You Escape? York

13-15 Micklegate, York YO1 6JH England +44 1904 230494 [email protected] http://canyouescape.co.uk/york
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Can You Escape? York

Can You Escape? York is an award-winning live escape room experience for 2-17 players based on Micklegate. Teams will be presented with a range of puzzles, clues and riddles upon entering a mission. The task? To solve the mystery before the clock hits zero. Can you beat the clock?

Reviewed By sarahmQ802XC

Me and my boyfriend went to York yesterday for Valentine’s Day and we decided we would book the Hero themed escape room for something different. We have both done escape rooms before but this one was different to any of the others we have done as it was a combination of physical strength, speed, sight and intelligence, based on each of the missing hero powers. Very enjoyable and our games master Al was great ???? We even got a key ring at the end with our team photo as well as a little card with our escape time on which was a nice touch

7. Yorkshire Activity Centre

Tinker Lane, York YO23 3RR England +44 1904 379188 [email protected] http://www.Yorkshire-Activity-Centre.co.uk
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Yorkshire Activity Centre

We provide outdoor activities, corporate days out, team building events, hen do’s, stag activity days and friend's and families alike. We offer lots of different packages and services including individual multi activity days, half multi activity days and full multi activity days. And if you haven’t got a concrete date, the Quad Biking Yorkshire Gift Voucher makes an excellent Christmas, birthday and anniversary present. Why not grab a Quad Biking Yorkshire Gift Voucher and give that adrenaline junkie a full adrenaline experience. We’re located within easy reach of Leeds, Harrogate and Selby, within a 10 minute drive from the A1 and 5-10 minutes from York train station. So whether you need to organise a corporate event in York, team building, a stag/hen weekend, or a multi activity day then look no further!

Reviewed By W8Hols

What a fantastic time we had at the Yorkshire Activity Centre on the hottest day of the year. We did quad biking and then the triple A package with our family group of 8. Everything was very well organised and the team were very flexible in swapping things around so that we could do all activities in the sweltering heat. Both instructors were brilliant but we can’t quite remember their names (Den and Baz??). Thank you, we’ll be back.

8. Mindlock Escape Rooms

9/10 Tower Street, York YO1 9SA England +44 7379 961910 [email protected] http://www.mindlockyork.com/
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Mindlock Escape Rooms

Locked in a room filled with clues, puzzles and riddles your team of 2-6 players have 60 minutes on the clock and just one goal; to escape in time. Mindlock escape Games York is perfectly suited for a day out with family, friends or as a team building day with colleagues.

Reviewed By 777jonathane - Pontefract, United Kingdom

Went as a family of six (age range 23-80). Fantastic experience in the Dark Arts room involving everyone- excellent challenges with great electronics releasing the clues. Staff very friendly & welcoming. Would definitely recommend this experience & very much look forward to trying the other rooms in future.

9. Locked In Games York

Locked IN GAMES YORK Club Club Chambers Museum Street Museum Street, York YO1 7DN England +44 1904 801400 [email protected] http://www.lockedingamesyork.co.uk
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Locked In Games York

Locked in Games York is the latest Live Escape Game in York. Use your inner detective to solve plenty of challenging puzzles and escape within the hour.

Reviewed By leiump

Get adventure, messed us up with a clue, but gave us back a minute. Great game with a mix of easy and hard clues. Coming hack again to do the rest.

10. The Hilt

Hunter House 57 Goodramgate, York YO1 7FX England +44 1904 849596 [email protected] https://www.thehilt.co.uk
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The Hilt

Our mission is to combine the thrill of axe throwing with the savoriness of culinary creativity. We’re proud to be the first indoor axe throwing venue in York, offering 10 lanes for friends and family to come together for an experience unlike any other. With the help of our amazing axe throwing coaches, you’ll be throwing like a Viking within minutes!

Reviewed By georginal327 - Driffield, United Kingdom

Had an amazing time at Hilt axe throwing in York. The tutor Ethan was brilliant, made the experience very enjoyable, good banter and great fun. Would highly recommend. Would love to spend a whole day there.

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