St Leonard's Hospital and Multangular Tower: Archaeologist led tours - Yorkshire Day 2026 : Step into Nature and History within York's City Walls

Archaeologist-led tours of the St Leonard's Hospital site and the Multangular Tower, exploring heritage, building conservation, soft capping, and the natural heritage of the ramparts, moats, and buildings of York's historic city walls. Come and learn about the walls of Roman Eboracum, the 'Anglian Tower', and the remains of St Leonard's Hospital, the largest and wealthiest hospital in medieval England. Take a look inside the recently re-opened room beneath the chapel and learn more about the city walls from the interpretation space within. In partnership with City of York Council Ancient Monuments Team.

Tours commencing at: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00

About the Stepping Stones Trail

Timed to celebrate Yorkshire Day, the Step into Nature and History Within York’s City Walls 'Stepping Stones Trail' is centred around our iconic walls. Uncover the hidden connections between nature, heritage and historic spaces within the city. 

Designed to be enjoyed at your own pace (the whole thing can be completed in one go, or as a hop-on/hop-off with a break for a pub or picnic lunch and a spot of shopping), highlights include a Small Mammal Survey at the Museum Gardens, art displays at Foss Islands Wildflower Area and Station Rise, York Minster’s City Walls Nature Trail and North Yorkshire’s first floating ecosystem at North Street Gardens.