|
The York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in Norther Europe, is a must-see, when in the ancient cathedral city of York, in England.
The city of York is an ancient cathedral city in the county of Yorkshire, England, which has a history that predates the Roman invasion of England. There are buses into the city from a variety of centers in the United Kingdom, as well as trains from several cities, or you could choose to fly to Leeds-Bradford Airport, which is about thirty miles from the city. Once in York, the old city is easily explored on foot, and there are buses to get you to other parts of the city. It is also very bicycle friendly, so if you are a keen cyclist, this is a great place to visit. The York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, is a must see when in the city. The cathedral is thought to date back to the eighth century, and is a definite must see for visitors to the city. Another interesting place to visit is the Jorvik Viking Museum, which recreates the Viking civilization that once stood on the site of the city, and the York Castle Museum will provide further insight into the town’s history. In fact, there are several historic and cultural sites that are well worth visiting in York, and you may not even see them all! For activities in York, taking a walk along the ancient city walls, or one of the many tours and ghost walks is a definite favorite. Then there are boat hire companies that will have you exploring the River Ouse, and sporting events, such as rugby and football to explore. Restaurants and pubs abound in York, and in fact, it has been said that there is a pub for every day of the year in the city, so when it comes to food and drink, you are definitely spoilt for choice. The Travelodge York Central provides good, budget friendly accommodation in the centre of the city, or you could opt for a more luxurious hotel, like the Premier Travel Inn, or any one of a number of other options.
York (England) Hotel and Attractions Guides
|
Top York (England) Hotels
Bishops Hotel Royal York Hotel (England) Hotel du Vin Holmwood House Heworth Court Bed & Breakfast The Grange Hotel Ramada Fairfield Manor Hotel Middlethorpe Hall Hotel & Spa Warrens Guest House Airden House Marriott Hotel The Acer Guest House Bootham Guest House Claxton Hall Cottage Guest House Crossways Guest House Hilton Hotel Ashbourne House Alcuin Lodge Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel Dairy Guest House Barrington Guest House Ashley Guest House Brentwood Guest House Bronte Guest House Limes Hotel Linden Lodge Hilton Lodge Guest House Judges Lodgings Hotel The Hollies Guest House The Holme Lea Manor Hotel Ramada Encore Hotel Hotel 53 Parsonage Country House Hotel Escrick Hotel Novotel Park Inn Elmbank Hotel Burton Villa Guest House The Churchill Hotel Burn Hall Classic Hotel Park View Guest House Minster Hotel Best Western Monkbar Hotel Jorvik Hotel Holiday Inn Masons Arms Hotel Best Western Pavilion Hotel Fulford Tree Tops Guest House St Denys Hotel Worsley Arms Hotel Hovingham Best Western Kilima Hotel
|
Top York (England) Attractions
Allerton Castle National Railway Museum South Bank York The Shambles Union Terrace Car and Coach Park York Castle York Castle Museum York City Walls York Minster York Railway Station
Nearby
Towns & Cities
Aldwark Appleton-le-Moors Barnsley Boroughbridge Castleford Crayke Darrington Doncaster Easingwold Epworth Goathland Goole Harrogate Hawnby Haxey Helmsley Howden Kellington Kexby Kirkbymoorside Knaresborough Lastingham Leeds Malton Market Weighton Mexborough Monk Fryston Normanton Northallerton Pickering (England)
|
_United_Kingdom.gif)
|
York (England) Resources
http://www.visityork.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York
|