An iconic Roman cathedral city, York is located in North Yorkshire on the confluence of rivers Ouse and Foss in England. The vibrantly festive city boasts of Roman origins and a memorable Viking past and is placed halfway between London and Edinburgh. Surrounded by the Yorkshire Dales, Wolds and North York Moors, York has a unique place among English cities.
Voted by the Sunday Times as the “Best Place to Live in the UK”, York has ancient historical walls that stand guard over the vibrantly modern shops and eateries and host festivals throughout the year. With a blend of cultural traditions and long-standing heritage, York’s urban aesthetic is unparalleled.
A visitor to York definitely needs to visit its iconic landmarks, like the York Minster, Mediaeval City Walls, Clifford’s Tower, York Castle Museum, Shambles, Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, Castle Howard, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, Stonegate and Barley Hall, York’s churches, Beverley, Yorkshire Wolds Way, Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial, among many others.
From embarking on walking tours of the numerous sights and experiencing York’s spooky side on the ghost walk tours, entertain yourself with a host of activities that range from visiting theatres, cinemas and music venues and biking, golfing and trampolining in the outdoors. Witness the city’s beauty come alive as much at its parks and gardens as at its museums and galleries. York, much like the rest of England, has short mild summers and long cold winters, and rainfall throughout the year, so pack your bags at any point of the year and come visit this iconic city.
Voted by the Sunday Times as the “Best Place to Live in the UK”, York has ancient historical walls that stand guard over the vibrantly modern shops and eateries and host festivals throughout the year. With a blend of cultural traditions and long-standing heritage, York’s urban aesthetic is unparalleled.
A visitor to York definitely needs to visit its iconic landmarks, like the York Minster, Mediaeval City Walls, Clifford’s Tower, York Castle Museum, Shambles, Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, Castle Howard, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, Stonegate and Barley Hall, York’s churches, Beverley, Yorkshire Wolds Way, Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial, among many others.
From embarking on walking tours of the numerous sights and experiencing York’s spooky side on the ghost walk tours, entertain yourself with a host of activities that range from visiting theatres, cinemas and music venues and biking, golfing and trampolining in the outdoors. Witness the city’s beauty come alive as much at its parks and gardens as at its museums and galleries. York, much like the rest of England, has short mild summers and long cold winters, and rainfall throughout the year, so pack your bags at any point of the year and come visit this iconic city.
