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  • Only two hours by train from London, York is a great option for a one- to two-night trip from London or on your way north to Scotland. This small and manageable city offers history dating back to Roman and Viking times, not to mention one of Europe's most impressive cathedrals.
  • The original core of York was fortified by a ring of medieval walls and gates, most of which remains walkable today. It does get very busy with tourists during the day, so plan on strolling the ramparts in the early morning or at dusk just before the gates close.
  • Savor Evensong at York Minster, one of Europe's great Gothic cathedrals. You can climb the central spire for good views over the city.
  • See and touch 300 years of rail history at York's National Railway Museum, the world's biggest railway museum. Kids will also enjoy the small miniature railway exhibit near the museum and main railway station.
  • Take a day trip to Whitby and the seaside for fresh fish 'n' chips and a bite of Dracula (Bram Stoker wrote some of his novel here), accessible by bus from York. If you've got your own wheels, other good area day trips include Castle Howard, Fountainhead Abbey, and the brooding scenery of North York Moors National Park.

York Travel Guide

Few cities in England are as rich in history as York. It is still encircled by its 13th- and 14th-century city walls, about 4km (2 1/2 miles) long, with four gates. One of these, Micklegate, once grimly greeted visitors coming from the south with the heads of traitors. To this day, you can walk on the footpath of the medieval walls. Read More

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Hotels

Best Western Dean Court Hotel

Duncombe Place
York YO1 7EF

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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42 The Calls

42 The Calls
Leeds LS2 7EW Map

Distance: 22.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Best Western Guide Post Hotel

Common Road, Low Moor
Bradford BD12 0ST

Distance: 30.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Jorvik Viking Centre

Coppergate
York, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This Viking city, discovered many feet below present ground level, was reconstructed as it stood... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
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York Dungeon

12 Clifford Street
York, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This horror attraction brings to life 2,000 years of gruesome York history. Exhibits include Witch... Read More
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Castle Museum (The)

Tower Street
York YO1 9RY United Kingdom

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)
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3_0
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Airports

Major Airports near York

Distance (mi.)
Manchester International Airport 64.6 map
Newcastle Airport 77.8 map
Nottingham East Midlands Airport 79.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near York

Distance (mi.)
Harrogate Linton-On-Ouse Airport 8.9 map
Humberside Airport 17.3 map
Bradford/Leeds Airport 24.1 map

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