York
York Minster, City Walls, The Shambles, Viking History, National Railway Museum, Afternoon Tea, Ghost Walks, Christmas Markets
York, in the north of England, is one of Britain's most historic cities. Founded by the Romans, ruled by the Vikings as Jorvik and later one of medieval England's most important cities, it packs nearly 2,000 years of history within its walls.
York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, dominates the skyline. Around it, the city's medieval walls are the most complete in England, and the narrow, timber-framed Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world. Clifford's Tower and the Jorvik Viking Centre bring its past to life.
York is also a city of museums, tea rooms, independent shops and riverside walks along the Ouse. The National Railway Museum is home to some of the world's most famous locomotives, and the city is a base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
Top Reasons to Visit York
1. York Minster
Explore this vast Gothic cathedral, with its medieval stained glass, and climb the central tower for views over the city.
2. The City Walls
Walk the medieval walls, the longest surviving in England, for a different perspective on the city.
3. The Shambles
Wander the overhanging timber buildings of York's most famous street and its surrounding snickelways.
4. Viking and Roman History
Travel back to Viking-age York at the Jorvik Viking Centre and visit Clifford's Tower and the Yorkshire Museum.
5. The National Railway Museum
See record-breaking locomotives and royal carriages at one of the world's great railway museums.
6. Festivals and Afternoon Tea
Visit for the Jorvik Viking Festival or the Christmas markets, and enjoy afternoon tea in a historic tea room.
