York has a lot to offer travellers of every one of ages and inclinations - from historians to party-goers and shoppers to ramblers. Although some of the walls and gates of notable York were destroyed in the early nineteenth century, there are still a large number of Roman remains in the urban place present, including a ten-sided tower and a slender sections of the original walls. There is no shortage of past edifices either and a stroll through quaint streets like The Shambles will take you on a journey through time.



The Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, York is based on the former WWII Bomber Command Station of RAF Elvington and retains the authentic smell of the period, with multitudinous fascinating exhibits housed in restored wartime erections. The museum is a unique memorial to every one of the Allied aircrews of Bomber Command, including French, Canadian, Australian, etc. Don't miss the struggle of Britain Service on the 14th September, Remembrance Sunday on the 9th November or Santa's Plane in December! The Museum is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm (3.30 pm in winter) and admission starts from just ?3 for children under 15.

The Eden Camp avant-garde past Theme Museum situated on the junction of he A64 and A169 approximately half style between York and Scarborough is well worth a hit. Housed within an original Prisoner of War camp, you will experience the sights, sounds and even smells of life on both the home front and front line midst World War Two. Chockablock catering facilities, a pub and gift shop are on site and it will be an arousing and educational day out for the family. Eden Camp is open seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm and it is suggested that at trivial four hours is allowed for a loaded inspect to the six acre site. The Ryedale Folk Museum at Hutton-le-Hole, York celebrates the rich tradition of North Yorkshire from the Iron Age roundhouse to the 1950's Post Office and is also a preeminent day out for all ages.

Forget one-form systems, extortionate parking charges and tedious traffic jams! Head for Monks Cross Shopping Park or Clifton Moor Retail Park, both easily accessible from the A1237 York Outer Ring Road. Every one of major High Street stores are represented there, including Marks & Spencer, Boots, Monsoon, Clarks, Top Shop, New Look, Next, River Island, W H Smith, BHS, PC World, Dunelm Mill, Wilkinson's, Wickes, Tesco's, Matalan, Roseby's, Pets at Home and Argos. There are also many restaurants, cafes, diversion complexes and fitness centres to choose from. Thousands of free parking bays and late night shopping will help to make a trip to Monks Cross or Clifton Moor a buffoonery and fruitful experience for the whole family.

Bus services in York are striking, but if you don't prefer to use one of the legions Park & Ride opportunities around the borough, why not try an appealing alternative - the Moorsbus. Thanks to the Moorsbus, you can relax and unearth the North York Moors whatever the weather. Drop in the Moors National Park for interactive exhibitions, superb wildlife presentations, indoor & outdoor play spaces and walks & trails or adore the gilt-edged view in England at the Sutton Bank National Park. Moorsbus services also run from surrounding towns and are available from Easter to October.

There is something for everyone in York - from notable fabrics and fine gardens to exciting outdoor events and award-winning restaurants and no matter where you go in York, you are bound to demonstrate a esteemed day out, whatever the weather!