York

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General Information

York is located in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom and has the appeal of being a very historic city with tourists flocking here throughout the year for many reasons, including to see the famous York Minster. It is one of Britain's largest Gothic buildings and finest cathedrals. York has many layers of history from Medieval to Roman and was first built in AD71.

Many of the ancient houses in the city centre are protected by a conservation order. Walking around the city feels like walking in a museum, one is surrounded by so much history. The city centre is pedestrianized and everything is easily accessible on foot.

Things to do and see in York

There are many attractions in and around York to keep all ages of tourists entertained. Some of the activities are :-

York Castle Museum
York Minster
JORVIK Viking Centre
Yorkshire Museum and St Mary's Abbey
Fairfax House
National Railway Museum

Every year the city is overrun with Vikings as the JORVIK Viking Festival is celebrated. The festival runs over 5 days as history is brought to life.

Please see the activities directory for more information.

Accommodation in York

York is geared towards tourists and offers a large variety of accommodation options in and around the area. Bed and breakfasts, hotels, inns, camping and pub accommodation, there is something to suit every taste and budget. Please view the accommodation directory which gives tourists an extensive choice.