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YorkLocation: York, Yorkshire, England, UKPopulation: 179,000 Tourist Information Office: Tourist Information Centre, De Grey Rooms, St Leonards Place, York, YO1 7HB Shopping: In among York's historic beauty, there are a wealth of shopping experiences from shoe shops to gift shops, sweet shops to department 
stores. With more than 2,000 shops, York offers some of the most distinctive, specialist and stylish shopping in the UK. You will find all
the high street favourites, plus a large selection of independent retailers, all within the city walls. Newgate Market is open daily, with a wide variety of bargains and local produce. At certain times during the year York also plays host to a range of speciality markets.Nightlife: Upmarket wine bars and bistros, popular with a 30-something crowd, abound on Grape Lane, Swinegate and Stonegate. Trendy pubs line the riverside Coney Street. Sample a pint of real ale or two in the city's historic pubs on Goodramgate or for a romantic evening, take one of Yorkboat's dinner cruises along the River Ouse. Clubbers can head for Toffs (older crowd). Icon and Diva (young and trendy) is the biggest club in town, out at Clifton Moor. Gallery and Ziggy's are both split level. The converted Yorkshire Herald press works is now City Screen, a three-screen cinema showing mainstream and art house movies. York's Georgian Theatre Royal welcomes touring musicals and plays, new writing, dance and comedy. Opera comes to the Grand Opera House overlooking the Ouse. The National Centre for Early Music on Walmgate is a high-tech concert venue in the historic St Margaret's Church. In addition to classical concerts, it also hosts world, jazz and folk gigs. The biggest bands come to the Barbican Centre. Eating Out: York is famous for its wonderful homemade cakes, served in tearooms such as the Earl Grey Tea Rooms, the Orgasmic Caf and the historic Betty's Tearooms. In the evening, there is a choice of upmarket eateries, including Michael Hjort's Meltons and The Blue Bicycle, known for its fresh fish and unusual location. Gastropubs are also taking off in the city which has many cuisines on offer, including Thai, Indian, Kashmiri, Bengali, Chinese, Mexican and traditional British carvery.  Attractions: York Minster Cathedral York Minster is the largest medieval building in England and the biggest cathedral north of the Alps. A brilliant example of Gothic architecture, the Minster has dominated the city for eight centuries. Entrance to the main body of the Minster is free and is a must for all visitors to York. A visit to the Central Tower, for which you pay, involves a long climb but offers excellent views over the city. The Foundations museum under the Minster shows the present building was constructed on the site of the Norman Cathedral, which was itself built on a roman fort. Jorvik Viking Centre Jorvik is a part of Viking York uncovered by archaeologists beneath Coppergate. As they removed the debris of centuries, houses and workshops emerged, still containing everyday tools and clothing from a civilisation buried for a thousand years. Step aboard a 'time capsule' and travel through the reconstruction of a complete Viking settlement. A bustling market, dark, smoky houses and a busy wharf have all been recreated in accurate detail so you can experience in sight, sound and smell what it was like to live and work in Jorvik. You also see preserved 10th century buildings, standing where they were discovered during the archaeological dig. Castle Museum The Castle Museum is one of the most popular museums of everyday life in Britain. Founded in 1938, it recreates different historical periods with detailed sets that are made up of original articles. The best known reconstruction is of Victoria Kirkgate, which was built by the founder of the museum. Another life-sized street called Half Moon Court represents life in Edwardian York. Thornley Park is a recreation of a typical Edwardian park. In addition, there are period rooms and a modern collection called 'Every Home Should Have One' which displays early TV sets, vacuum cleaners and other household objects.  Clifford's TowerThe original wooden tower was built by William the Conqueror as part of his campaign to subdue the north of England. In 1190, it was the scene of one of the most terrible events in the city's history. The Jews of York sought refuge here after being attacked by a local mob. They were given the choice of either being baptised or murdered, but instead they choose mass suicide. The original wooden tower burnt down and the current structure was put up by Henry III in the 13th century. In 1358 the tower cracked from top to bottom and the crack can still be seen today. National Railway Museum This is the largest and most comprehensive railway museums in the world. It offers a unique opportunity to learn about the  history of rail transport. Highlights include some of the
original Royal Carriages, Stephenson's Rocket and the Mallard, the fastest
steam locomotive in the world.The story of the railways is also told through a constantly changing programme of special exhibitions, posters, paintings and artefacts, including lively audio-visual presentations. For a light meal or refreshments, visit Brief Encounter restaurant located in the South Hall. It offers hot and cold food together with teas, coffees and cakes. Yorkshire Museum The Yorkshire Museum houses one of Europe's richest archaeological collections, including some of the finest Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking and medieval treasures in Britain. Rare artefacts include 2nd century mosaics from York and a renown Anglo-Saxon silver gilt bowl. Viking exhibits include the awesome warrior-stone from Weston. Recently acquired for £2.5 million is the Middlham jewel, the finest piece of English Gothic jewellery found this century. The museum's beautiful grounds contain ten acres of botanical gardens, the remains of the Roman fortress walls and the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey. York Dungeon The York Dungeon takes you back to a time before English society became genteel and ordered, to a time when execution and torture were everyday events. Learn of the grisly punishments of branding, boiling, beheading, roasting and drowning. Then unravel the truth about the local highwayman Dick Turpin and see him in the midst of a hold-up. A special exhibit vividly recreates the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. You see the conspirators planning their mission and the arrest of Guy Fawkes (a native of York), followed by his terrible torture and execution for attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament and the King. Merchant Adventurers' Hall Built in 1357-62, the Merchant Adventurers' Hall is the finest medieval guild hall in Europe. Remarkably, its basic structure remains unaltered. In the great timbered upper room, the merchants transacted their business, as their successors do today. Below is their hospital for the poor with its own chapel. There are collection, dating from Elizabethan times, of portraits, silver, furniture, banners, weights and measures, and other items used by the Guild over the centuries. There are also exhibitions on the history of trade and guilds. Leaflets are available in Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish.  Treasurer's HouseDiscover York's hidden treasure and find a surprise around every corner. Explore 2000 years of history and find out about the intriguing last owner who moved walls and floors to create the house of his dreams. Wander through rooms recreating grand styles from medieval times to the early 1900's. Also see new exhibitions, walk through the tranquil walled gardens or visit the tea-room and free gallery. Ghost Trail Of York The Ghost Trail takes you back in time to experience the stories that make up the hidden and blood-chilling history of York's ghostly tradition. Traditional tales, Victorian tragedies and true accounts of modern-day phenomena are all recounted as you walk around York's haunted places. But do not relax too much, for in the shadows lurk dark figures who might join you at any moment and disturb you with their unwanted evil presence. The Ghost Trail of York is both an enjoyable stroll around the beautiful city and a spine-tingling experience that will haunt you forever. The Rivers Two rivers meet at York: the Ouse and the Foss. The Ouse at, one time tidal here, enabled the city to become a great port and trading centre. Boat trips run daily up and down the Ouse, and, through the summer months, you can even join a floodlit evening cruise through historic York and its surrounding countryside. York Racecourse "The Ascot of the North." York Racecourse stands on free land known as the Knavesmire, and has race meetings each month between May and October. The Knavesmire is also the venue for events such as the cycle rally, coin and stamp fairs, antique fairs and many more outdoor and indoor shows. Local Transport: Bus services are provided in the area by local operators including First York, York Pullman, Arriva Yorkshire, East Yorkshire Motor Services, Reliance and Yorkshire Coastliner. National Express operate coach services into York connecting the City with the rest of the UK. Local train services are provided by Arriva Trains Northern. National Rail Services are operated by GNER operating services from London via York through to Edinburgh whilst Virgin Trains operate cross-country services connecting York with Scotland, the Midlands, South West and South East England. Accommodation: York hosts a number of hotels and guest houses throughout the City as well as offering self catering accommodation. |
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