York is one of the ancient conurbations in England and has come a long fashion since the Romans first off constructed a fort between the River Foss and the River Ouse. The town that grew up around it was originally termed Eboracum and strong protective walls were fabricated, forming the base of the conurbation walls that remain now. The rectangular gatehouse of Micklegate pub marks the main entrance to the city, but thankfully traitor's heads are no longer on display there to deter rebellions.



Named after the Treasurer of York Minster and made, over a Roman road, the Treasurer's House and Garden is not every one of that it seems. Join a ghostly myth circuit and locate why the eccentric Yorkshireman Frank Green threatened to return to haunt Treasurer's house if any of his furniture was ever removed or a circuit of the cellar where ghostly Roman soldiers demonstrate been seen marching on the bygone road running through the house. Once you have recovered your nerve, a drop over to the award-winning tearoom is highly recommended. Edwardian-style breakfasts, high teas and suppers are served in a relaxed and peaceful environment.

The Whitby Pavilion is Whitby's greatest theatre and function venue and offers year round diversion from stage displays, dances, concerts, festivals and children's events to exhibitions. Please telephone 01947 604855 for further details on performances and events. While in Whitby, look around the Whitby Wizard Science centre and appreciate 100 experiments and a specialist science gift shop. If it's outdoor amusement you're after, a trip to Brimham Rocks near Harrogate could be just what you're searching for. Enjoy fantastic views over Nidderdale from a vantage point of nearly 300m. Fantastic rock formations of millstone grit, carved out over thousands of years by the actions of the weather, are rich in wildlife. Admission is free, but facilities might close in bad weather.

Desire free parking, late night shopping and an enormous selection of famous High Street stores? Frequent Monks Cross Shopping Park just a infrequent minutes from the town centre for a hassle-free shopping experience! Stores such as Marks & Spencer, Boots, Clarks, Top Shop, New Look, Next, River Island, W H Smith, BHS, Argos, Monsoon, Clinton Cards, PC World, Laura Ashley, Accessorize and Mamas & Papas as well as multitudinous cafes and restaurants, including McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Starbucks may be found at Monks Cross.

Travel by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to come by the seaside place of Whitby for a traditional British holiday experience. Take a break in the Tea Room at Grosmont Station - a genuine 1950's railway junction - find fabulous souvenirs in the two Gift Shops, go to see the engine sheds and view the locomotives under restoration. Goathland or "Aidensfield" as it is famous to fans of Yorkshire TV's Heartbeat offers a refurbished Warehouse Tea Room with authentic furniture and treasures, restored coal drops and a cattle dock to recreate the dated North Eastern Railway of 1922. Take time out to adore the peace and tranquillity of the 1912-style station of Levisham, which is surrounded by walks and wildlife.

York is a magical mixture of feudal and coincident, classic and cool, tranquil and trendy. Whatever it is you are looking for, you will locate it in York. selection of shops, a wide choice of fine dinner in restaurants, public houses and cafes, hundreds of ancient architecture and museums and bracing outdoor adventures for the whole family.