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to do during your stay in York
York is reputedly one of the
most intriguing cities in England, no other English
city offers the layers of history, beauty and sheer
diversity of York. The superbly preserved walled city
has witnessed more than 2000 years of vibrant history.
Combine this with quaint tea- shops, bustling shopping
streets, the brightest bars and cafes and award winning
attractions and you've got the perfect holiday destination.
Award-winning attractions
are thick under foot in York. With over 30 museums,
galleries and tours to choose from in its compact
centre, England's Finest Historic City has something
for everyone whatever the time of year. Highlights
include the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe,
the magnificent Minster, the National Railway Museum-
the largest railway museum in the world, the Castle
Museum with its perfectly recreated Victorian and
Edwardian streets, the terrifying York Dungeon and
the new £5 million Jorvik centre, which 'flies' you
through time.
For those who love to
shop, York offers a first- class opportunity to browse
in traditional gift shops, independent boutiques and
investigate curios and antiques. An exploration into
Stonegate and Swinegate will reveal some hidden treasures,
the medieval Shambles shows a city steeped in history
with buildings leaning so far forward they almost
meet. For designer shopping head to the McArthurGlen
Designer Outlet, just a short journey from the city.
Evening entertainment is equally
varied and could include a cruise along the beautiful
River Ouse, theatre visit or evening at the state
of the art City Screen cinema. Those feeling brave
could try one of the hugely popular ghost tours around
what is allegedly one of the most haunted cities in
Europe.
The year round calendar of
events adds an exciting dimension to the city- including
the popular Jorvik Viking Festival in February, Britain's
largest annual Festival of Food and Drink in September
and the St Nicholas Christmas Festival in November
and December.
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