York - a modern Viking city
Learn everything about York from its historic landmarks like York Minster and Clifford's Tower to its unique blend of traditional and modern culture.
"I love this city! It has an amazing historical past and the city is very much geared towards tourists so it makes it quite easy to find things. The Shambles and the Minster are a must, and there are plenty of pubs to choose from- supposedly one for every day of the year!”
Anne, Melbourne, Australia
York owes its status as one of Britain’s Heritage Cities to its fascinating history. The Romans, Saxons and Vikings have all left their distinctive mark on the city, which is also known as spiritual capital of the North. The city is full of architectural gems, including York Minster – the largest Gothic Cathedral north of the Alps.
日間必遊熱門景點 | Top night time must-do's |
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Visit York Minster – Northern Europe’s largest Gothic Cathedral. | Take The Original Ghost Walk of York – if you dare! |
Pay a visit to JORVIK – the authentic Viking encounter in the Viking–age city. | Catch a show at the magnificent York Theatre Royal . |
Discover the National Railway Museum – the world’s biggest and best railway museum. | Watch the sun set from the top of the Norwich Union Yorkshire Wheel. |
Visit York Castle Museum – 600 years of every day life in York. | Watch a West End musical at the Grand Opera House York . |
Spend a day at the races – have a flutter at York Racecourse . |
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Home to the UK’s largest Festival of food and drink in September, York can tickle taste buds and quench raging thirsts with the best of them. And York really does have a pub for every day of the year! It also offers a wide variety of culinary delights, from trendy riverside wine bars, to sophisticated dining in extraordinary venues.
York certainly knows how to party - after all, the city does have almost 2,000 years experience in this field! The Romans started it all, of course. Be it a romantic meal for 2, a lively night out or a quiet beer in a real ale pub, in York you’re spoilt for choice – the city’s clubs and music venues buzz with music to suit every taste.