York is a stunning and historic city filled with first class attractions, galleries and museums. Visit the stunning York Minster Cathederal, Stonegate and Shambles shopping areas the JORVIK Viking Centre, York Castle Museum and the National Railway Museum.
York is a fairly compact walled riverside city which is well suited to exploring on foot and with a thriving café and restaurant culture York provides an ideal base for a city break or day out.
Filled with atmosphere and personality, York is roughly a 2 hour rail journey from London, Edinburgh and Manchester making it ideal for a short break or even a day trip.
Hotels in York
There are plenty of hotels and B&Bs in York ranging in price and
suitability for business and leisure guests. As a leading tourist destination
the cities hotels do not disappoint. Choose from branded corporate hotels
to family run independent hotels. The
Royal York Hotel is one of the top 4 star hotels as is the York
Marriott Hotel over looking the racecourse. 3 star hotels include
Hotel 53, Ramada
Encore York and The
Groves Hotel an independently run hotel. To book other hotels
online please click here.
Attractions
Steeped with history and home to an array of stunning castles, stately houses and parks, gardens, museums and galleries you are spoilt for choice in York. Aldborough Roman Site in Aldborough was the capital of the Romanised Brigantes, the largest tribe in Britain. The museum has an exellecetion collection of Roman finds offering a hands on experience for adults and children alike.
Helmsley Castle is an imposing sight, surrounded by banks and ditches the castle towers over the market town of Helmsley and is steeped in history. Helmsley Castle has recently undergone a thorough makeover by English Heritage, making it more accessible to a wide range of visitors and is a superb place to visit during your time in York.
If you fancy taking in a movie then City Screen is widely regarded as one of one of the finest quality cinemas in Europe. If its something a little different you are after then why not take a ride on the Yorkshire Wheel were which is 54 metres high and offers spectacular panoramic views of York and the surrounding countryside.
Getting around the City
Finding your way around a new city can always be a challenge, especially if your time is short! For this reason a guided tour can be an excellent way of finding your bearings and learning a little more about your surroundings. In York there are lots of different options and below is just a small selection of some of our favourite city tours.
Themed walks with the World Tour of York are a popular and fun way to see and learn more about the city and whats more, there is no need to book in advance, just turn up and you will be taken on a fascinating journey through York.
If you love messing about by the river then a York River Boat Cruise is definately one not to miss! Take a relaxing hour long trip along the river Ouse starting at either Lendal Bridge or Kings Staith.
An open top bus ride is the ideal way to see the city of York and is especially delighful in good weather. You will be shown around the city and major attractions will be pointed out en route with a running commentary giving you background information on the history of York.
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