York

There’s no less than thirty world-class museums located in York so no matter what kind of history you're interested in, you're almost guaranteed to find somewhere to experience and explore it in York. There's the famous Jorvik Viking Centre, the Yorkshire Air Museum, The National Railway Museum and The Roman Bath Museum to name just a few!

York's shopping scene boasts everything from designer stores to independent shops and boutiques. Parliament and Coney Street are home to the high street favourites and well known brands while Gillygate and Petergate are home to more independent retailers. There's a daily Shambles Market with more than 85 stalls to explore and just a short park and ride away there is the York Designer Outlet too.

Whether it's fine dining that's your thing or if you'd rather indulge in a spot of street food, York has something for everyone. Discover independent restuarants, popular chains, the thriving street food scene at the Shambles Market Food Court or embark on an Ale Trail around some of York’s best pubs. In September, there's the York Food Festival Weekend too which fills the streets with even more tasty sights and smells.

There's loads more to do beyond the city walls of York too, from discovering the natural beauty of national parks such as the North York Moors, to visitng nearby cities like Leeds and Hull, the UK City of Culture 2017 and last but by no means least, there's easy access to some of Yorkshire's best traditional seaside towns too.