One of the most visited cities in the country, there's a very good reason for the popularity of York. If you've got a hotel booked and you're wondering what to do with yourself on your visit, here are a few suggestions. No matter what your interests, York has something to offer.
York Minster dominates the city centre and you'll find that the city is pretty much built around it. The Minster is one of the finest cathedrals in Britain and having been renovated not so long ago, it now lacks the scaffolding which obstructed views for quite a while. Ever since, it has looked better than ever.
Also worth a visit are York Dungeon and the Jorvik Viking Centre. The former provides tours detailing the town's darker history, making use of actors. The long-established Jorvik Viking Centre provides its visitors with the opportunity to walk through the town as it was when it was founded by the Vikings - smells and all.
Railway enthusiasts should check out the National Railway Museum, which features over a million items, including the Mallard. While, for culture, head to York Art Gallery which features some major paintings from the likes of LS Lowry and David Hockney.
But it's not just about the sights. York is simply a great place in which to spend some time. Take a walk down the Shambles, the old shopping street where the buildings lean in at you, or pay a visit to a pub or restaurant.
If you want, you can even take a tour of York Brewery, where you can see Guzzler, Yorkshire Terrier and Dark Knight being made. These beers can be found at Last Drop Inn on Colliergate. There are dozens of other pub options inside the city walls and plenty of local breweries. York is particularly good if this kind of thing appeals to you.
York Minster dominates the city centre and you'll find that the city is pretty much built around it. The Minster is one of the finest cathedrals in Britain and having been renovated not so long ago, it now lacks the scaffolding which obstructed views for quite a while. Ever since, it has looked better than ever.
Also worth a visit are York Dungeon and the Jorvik Viking Centre. The former provides tours detailing the town's darker history, making use of actors. The long-established Jorvik Viking Centre provides its visitors with the opportunity to walk through the town as it was when it was founded by the Vikings - smells and all.
Railway enthusiasts should check out the National Railway Museum, which features over a million items, including the Mallard. While, for culture, head to York Art Gallery which features some major paintings from the likes of LS Lowry and David Hockney.
But it's not just about the sights. York is simply a great place in which to spend some time. Take a walk down the Shambles, the old shopping street where the buildings lean in at you, or pay a visit to a pub or restaurant.
If you want, you can even take a tour of York Brewery, where you can see Guzzler, Yorkshire Terrier and Dark Knight being made. These beers can be found at Last Drop Inn on Colliergate. There are dozens of other pub options inside the city walls and plenty of local breweries. York is particularly good if this kind of thing appeals to you.
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