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York

York is an ancient cathedral city with a history that dates back to before Roman times. It is situated in the heart of Yorkshire in North Yorkshire with some of the best preserved historical buildings and structures in Europe. Understand York was known as Eboracum by the Romans, who founded the fortress city on the River Ouse in the year 71. York was home first to the Ninth Legion and later the Sixth. York quickly became one of the most important cities in Roman Britain, and after 211 became the capital of the province Britannia Inferior. Constantine the Great—later responsible for making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire—was first proclaimed Emperor in the city. Captured by the Vikings 866, the city quickly took on a new identity as Jorvik (pronounced "Yor-vik") and experienced a major urban revival as a centre of Viking trade and settlement in northern England. The Coppergate excavations of the 1970s revealed much of this Viking past.

York Minster

Someone is bound to tell you, so let it be here - in York the gates to the city are called bars, the roads are called gates and the bars are called public houses :)

York is a fairly small city - well worth a visit but anything longer than 4 days and you will probably have had enough.

York is known as England's "City of Festivals" as there are regular cultural festivals every year. The official festivals are the Viking Festival, the Roman Festival, the Ghost Festival, the Festival of Angels, Jazz, Early Music, Late Music, Digital Arts, Horse Racing (the "Ebor Race Meeting"), Learning Festival, Multicultural Food and Arts, Chinese New Year, Lesbian Arts, Christmas St Nicholas' Fair, and the Food and Drink Festival. It's a romantic city for a weekend break. York is full of magic and a wonderful place to bring children!

Get in

Most travellers will arrive in York by means of road (car or bus) or rail transport from other UK centres. Parking within the city centre can be a challenge at busy times but is far from impossible although the cost can be prohibitive. If you are not staying somewhere with parking, or driving in for the day, use the Park and Rides, which are inexpensive and have sites all around York's ring road.

By train

York is one of the main hubs of the UK rail network, with a large range of services and destinations to choose from. The station itself is an attraction, and was voted the 'nicest' station in the UK in 2007. Because of the number of lines that pass through, services tend to be frequent. While intercity trains can be expensive, regional services are relatively affordable.

York is situated halfway between Edinburgh and London on the East Coast Main Line. The newly nationalised 'East Coast' run services along this route with trains running approximately every half hour between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. Journey time from London is approximately two hours, while Edinburgh is two and half hours away. Trains to London are also operated by Grand Central, but there are only 4 services per day. Arriva Cross Country also run trains from York into Scotland and across the country to Birmingham, Oxford, and Reading and the South-West.

There is an hourly train service to and from Manchester International Airport 24 hours a day. This stops at Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester, making it possible to have a late night out elsewhere in the North but still make it back to York. Other regional trains run to Sheffield, Doncaster, Hull, Harrogate and Scarborough, Durham and Newcastle.

Train times can be found on the National Rail Planner or by calling 08457 48 49 50 from anywhere in the UK.

By bus

York is served by National Express coaches. The information and ticket office is inside the Tourist Information office at the railway station.

By plane

The nearest major Airport to York is Leeds-Bradford International Airport (LBA) about 30 miles away. Jet2 and KLM are amongst the major carriers at this airport. There is no longer a bus route from the airport to York but passengers could, if they choose, travel by train to Harrogate or Leeds and catch a bus from there.

Manchester Airport is well connected to the York by an hourly direct train service that runs throughout the night. Doncaster-Sheffield, Durham-Tees Valley and Newcastle Airports are also relatively close. Heathrow and Gatwick Airports will require a change in London if using the trains, and probably Leeds if using the National Express coach service.

Get around
On foot

The old city is foot-only access, and many of the sights are only a short walk between one another. Plus, parking is nearly impossible, and where you can't walk, there is always a bus! (see below) Take care walking in the city centre after 16:00 as the roads, still full with pedetstrians, become open to cars again.

By car

The best advice for driving in York is don't as the roads were designed for carts pulled by oxen, and the city council is actively discouraging car use through a combination of high parking charges and traffic-calming measures. The good news is that most of the centre is pedestrianised, and there is an excellent park-and-ride service from the car parks on the outskirts of the city. The car parks are patrolled and monitored, the buses are frequent and rapid and the fares are low in contrast to the eye-wateringly expensive parking charges in the city itself. The city itself is small enough to walk from one side to the other in 20 minutes, so there's really no need to bring a car into the city in the first place. Bikes are also a great option and can be rented in various places, including the train station.

Finally, Parkopedia.com is a free service that allows users to search and compare parking rates and locations for commercial and private parking facilities in York.

By bus

Excellent bus services connect all the points of interest in the city but they are not cheap,

York and its surrounding villages, now parts of the City of York

York within the city walls and ring road


	if there are 2 or more of you think about a taxi. However, a day-pass for a bus is £3.50 per person, so if you are planning to ride several times in a day , it can be the cheaper method. By bike York is one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the UK - there's an extensive network of cycle routes in and around the city, and most of the traffic controls have been set up to give bikes priority. It's also practically completely flat, which is a big help. The river-path contains some wonderful bike routes out of the city. Take care of some errant anti-bike motorists who will sometimes block cycle routes and squeeze you into the kerb as you pass! Also beware that police and CCTV operators take a very dim view of cycling without lights after dusk, or cycling in the city centre pedestrianised area before 16:00, and will happily hand out an on-the-spot £30 fine for doing so. You should be able to pick up a copy of the York Cycle Route Map for free from cycle shops, or alternatively you can find PDFs here: See * Battle of Fulford 1066 tour, ☎ +44 (0)7877 781003 (admin@ibattles.co.uk). In 1066 the greatest shield wall battle in world history took place - no, not the Battle of Hastings, but in fact the Battle of Fulford, fought just outside York on the 20th September 1066, just a few weeks before Hastings. Discover the background to 1066, including the great last Viking invasion of England, and the foul deeds and bloody history surrounding the monarchy at the time. A full tour of the battlefield is given by representatives from the ibattles website, who have made a fascinating drama documentary about the battle (a copy is included free with each tour - a great memento of your visit to York or gift for a loved one). Please note the battle site is just a 5 minute drive by car from the city centre, transport can be arranged if required. * York Minster, ☎ +44 (0)1904 557216. M-Sa 9AM-5PM Su noon-3:45PM. The largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe, York Minster dominates the skyline & has a history of building that dates back to the 8th century at least. The one place that everybody visits. Stay for Evensong service if you can, especially if you've never been to a church service before. Adult £5.50, concession £4.50, child under 16 free. * Jorvik Viking Centre, ☎ +44 (0)1904 543400 (jorvik@yorkat.co.uk). Daily 10AM-4PM (winter), 10AM-5PM (summer). An amazing recreation of the Viking settlement at York, on the site of the Coppergate archaeological excavations of the 1970s. Not to be missed, some say, while others are much less enthusiastic. Bear in mind this lasts approx 15mins, not something for the day out, and works out roughly £2 every 5 mins, you may be queued for longer than you are actually in there. £6 and upwards. * National Railway Museum (National Railway Museum), Leeman Road, ☎ +44 (0)870 4214001 (nrm@nrm.org.uk). Daily 10AM-6PM. The largest railway museum in the world, responsible for the conservation and interpretation of the British national collection of historically significant railway vehicles and other artefacts. Contains an unrivalled collection of locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents and records. * York Castle Museum, Eye of York (next to Clifford's Tower), ☎ +44 (0)1904 687687, [20]. Daily 9:30AM-5PM. An award winning museum of everyday life with exhibitions to appeal to all ages. Exhibits include Kirkgate, a Victorian street; Half Moon Court, an Edwardian street; and costumes and toys through the ages. Built in part of the former prison there is also an opportunity to explore the old cells and see where Dick Turpin spent his last days. Adult £6.50, concession £5, child £3.50. * Ruins of St Mary's Abbey, Museum Gardens (near Minster). A great place for a picnic. * King's Manor. Now part of the University of York, previously a royal headquarters. * Clifford's Tower, ☎ +44 (0)1904 646940, [22]. Daily 10AM-4PM. This imposing "tower" represents the medieval castle of York, located in the centre of town, originally built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebellious north, then rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century. Fantastic panoramic views of York and the surrounding countryside from the top of the tower. £2.50. * Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, ☎ +44 (0)1904 654818, [23]. M-Th 9AM-5PM F-Sa 9AM-3:30PM Su noon-4PM. Built 1357-1361 and of international importance, this building is Europe's finest medieval Guildhall and scheduled as an ancient monument. Nowhere else can be seen in one building the three rooms serving the three functions of a medieval guild: business, charity and religion. Above is the superb timbered Great Hall, below is the Undercroft or Hospital and Chapel. Audi guides available. Adult £2.50. * Eboracum Legion Bathhouse (Roman Bath public house), St Sampson's Square, ☎ +44 (0)1904 620455. Daily 10AM-5PM. A great venue for food, drink and entertainment - complete with a Roman period bathhouse in the cellar. One of York's oldest attractions, visitors can see the remains of ancient York, with insights into Roman military life and hygiene. Adult £2. * York Dungeon. Entertaining, though perhaps not for the faint hearted or for young children, there is little blood or gore, and some may find it suitable for children. Definitely worth the entrance price, however check out the pubs beforehand, as you may find 2 for 1 beer mats in the Kings Arms, a pub on the banks of the River Ouse near the Yorkboat landing (Kings Straith). * Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens (near Minster). Interesting, and quite good for curious children. Features displays of Roman, Viking and Medieval riches. * York Maze, (next to Grimston Bar park and ride so by car or bus). A very large maze (the largest in the world, they say) and it's made of maize. Give it at least a couple of hours. There are other activities, such as a mini-maze for children, and games (such as Crazy Mazey Golf). Only open during the summer months. * Treasurer's House. National Trust operated town house dating from Medieval times. * Barley Hall, Coffee Yard. A lovingly restored Medieval townhouse, situated on Coffee Yard (an alley off Stonegate). Hidden gem.


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