Why Go To York?

Today's post is not really going to be about any particular hotel York but about the place itself and the many reasons one would want to in the first place.

York lies within the Vale of York, a flat area of fertile land bordered by the Pennies, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds.

Vale of York is dryer and warmer than the rest of the Yorkshire and Humberside region. York has a fine musical heritage and modern day York has a vast array of live music performances all year round. For music lovers the national centre of early music stages concerts encompassing every medium from classical and medieval to traditional jazz and contemporary.

Explore York with guided tours, river trips and open-top bus tours. If you feel brave enough embark upon one of York's famous ghost tours... an experience not to be missed whilst in the most haunted city in Europe!

York is the ideal touring base to explore the magnificent surrounding North Yorkshire attractions and countryside. Discover historic houses and gardens, Yorkshire's national parks, traditional villages, churches, castles and Yorkshire's heritage coast.

York's wealth of attractions could keep even the most determined visitor occupied for weeks. A visit to the York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral north of the Alps goes without saying. Do not miss the Jorvik Viking Centre an award winning experience transporting you to a Viking settlement 1000 years ago or the National Railway Museum with the finest collection of trains in the world.

An example of a great and also thrilling activity is the F1 Racing – Indoor Karting Ideal for Corporate events, large and small group events and individuals. Fully licensed bar. Secure parking with CCTV. Fully insured and a member of York Tourist Bureau and The National Karting Association. Located on York’s only leisure park at Monks Cross with ample parking and also adjacent to the large retail complex of Monks Cross.

Take a stroll around York's ancient streets and admire the stunning architecture before dining in one of the city's stylish restaurants. Afterwards catch a film or a show or simply unwind with a drink. Be assured of a warm and friendly welcome in one of many traditional pubs or stylish wine bars.