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York
York is one of England's finest and most complete medieval cities, combining the magnificent Gothic Minster, the best preserved Roman and Viking heritage in northern England, the famous Shambles and a wonderful independent food and chocolate culture. From the city walls and the National Railway Museum to the Jorvik Viking Centre and the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, York offers an English heritage experience of extraordinary depth.
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Elect's take
"York is one of those cities that delivers on every visit. The combination of the Minster, the medieval streets, the walls and the food creates a destination that I return to whenever the opportunity arises."
York Minster is one of the great Gothic cathedrals of northern Europe. The city walls, walkable in their entirety, provide a beautiful elevated perspective on the medieval city. The Shambles is one of England's best preserved medieval streets. The National Railway Museum is the world's largest. The Jorvik Viking Centre provides an immersive experience of York's Viking heritage. The independent food scene is outstanding with an excellent chocolate culture.
Best time to visit
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How to get there
Airports
Leeds Bradford (LBA), Humberside (HUY)
Rail
York
Cruise ports
Hull Cruise Terminal
York is approximately 2 hours from London King's Cross by direct train on the East Coast Main Line.
What to expect
York Minster
One of the great Gothic cathedrals of northern Europe with extraordinary medieval glass.
York City Walls
England's most complete medieval city walls, walkable in their entirety.
The Shambles
One of England's most beautiful and best preserved medieval streets.
National Railway Museum
The world's largest railway museum and one of England's finest free attractions.
Jorvik Viking Centre
An immersive exploration of York's extraordinary Viking heritage.
York Food & Chocolate
An outstanding independent food scene with a celebrated local chocolate culture.
