Sign post in front of York Minster
Overview of York
A particularly nice city to look at, York's gorgeous buildings and historical sites tend to be some of the things most associated with it.
York is more than just a scenic spot though, the cathedral city is also home to plenty of bars, restaurants and clubs to add a little liveliness to your visit. You can easily walk the famous city walls, discover the beauty of York with a walking or boat tour, or get yourself nice and lost in the renowned York Maze.
Visit York
A particularly nice city to look at, York's gorgeous buildings and historical sites tend to be some of the things most associated with it.
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Fun attractions in York
Family visits to York have to include a trip to the Jorvik Viking Centre, a wonderful (if smelly) recreation of a Viking settlement in York. The York Dungeon and the city castle are also good choices for travellers hoping to soak up some of York's history.
Boasting plenty of festivals, there are a lot of events to be enjoyed in York, including the York Festival of Traditional Dance, the Viking Festival and the Work Beer & Cider Festival.
Visit York by train
As one of the UK's main rail hubs, you can rest assured there's plenty of coming and going in York train station. Visit York by train and you'll find frequent arrivals and departures and an attractive station make it an enjoyable experience.
Hotels in York
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Trains to York
The ancient walled city of York has been a popular destination for tourists for hundreds of years - with redspottedhanky.com, you can spend the prices of yesteryear on train travel to the city. Visitors can choose to explore York's storied Roman and Viking roots or attend York's modern theatres and galleries when in the city.
Visit York's award winning Railway Museum
Get on board inspiring locomotives, watch the engineers at work, uncover hidden treasures in The Warehouse and make tracks to the outdoor area. The children can let off steam with our outdoor play area, miniature railway rides and loads of interactive exhibits. Every weekend and throughout the school holidays, the kids can enjoy a lively programme of events, including science shows, storytelling, steam rides and craft activities.
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Year of Get Up and Go
Find great things to do and places to visit all across the UK with Best Western's Year of Get Up and Go. There's festivals and theatre shows, through to museums and activities for kids. Visit the events finder for more inspiration for things to do across the UK in 2012.