The Historic City of York

The first mention of the name "York" was way backeven just that they have wonderful architecture.
in 95-104 AD and it is situated on the River Ouse nearThe shopping in York is second to none, with many
its confluence with the River Foss. It is bordered by theunique and individual boutiques offering gifts and curios
Peninnes, the North York Moors and the Yorkshireas well as designer clothing. The heritage of the city is
Wolds. It is a buzzing city with a lively population due toreflected in the many antique shops and specialized
two highly regarded universities, the University of Yorkjewellers. This city caters for every age and
and the more centrally located York St John University.taste in shopping. The old medieval streets such as the
ÂShambles and Stonegate are unique to the City, just
York is host to many different festivals throughout themake sure you don't get lost walking down them. With
year including the York Ghost festival and the Jorviksuch serious shopping, it is a definite must to stay in
Viking festival, also two award winning Theatres andone of the many York hotel establishments
endless live music venues. Due to the amount ofafter shopping in this city!
young people in the city, the nightlife is in abundanceÂ
but there are also a huge choice of food available inYork is easily accessible by car and public transport.
the many restaurants and bistros. York caters forThe transport network is excellent due to its Roman
everyone, whatever your taste in food, typical of thisfoundations with long distance trunk roads leading right
cosmopolitan community.into the city. It is easy to get to Doncaster or Tyneside
Âby the A19, the A59 road to Liverpool and the A64 to
When visiting York overnight, the choice ofLeeds which also goes through to Scarborough. The
York hotels accommodation is superfluous. Therail network is equally as effective with York being a
heritage and age of the city means many York b&b'smain stop on the East Coast Mainline from Newcastle
are located within buildings of historical importance orto London.