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 extraordinary York were destroyed in the early nineteenth century, there are still a vast number of Roman remains in the city nowadays, including a ten-sided tower and a few sections of the original walls. There is no shortage of chronicled edifices either and a stroll through quaint allies like The Shambles will take you on a journey through time.



Fairfax House in Castlegate, York is the finest Georgian municipal House in England. Bought in 1760 as a dowry for Anne Fairfax, the only surviving child of Viscount Fairfax, the family turned to York's largest distinguished architect - John Carr - to create the interior. To complement the interior design, superb examples of paintings, silver and glass are distributed round the house and period displays are arranged in the eating room and kitchen. The result is a successful blend of classic style and conservation, to be enjoyed by everyone keen on British heritance.

The Eden Camp modernistic history Theme Museum situated on the junction of he A64 and A169 approximately half mode between York and Scarborough is well worth a go to see. 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. Crammed catering facilities, a bar and gift shop are on site and it will be an astonishing 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 slightest four hours is allowed for a crammed visit to the six acre site. The Ryedale Folk Museum at Hutton-le-Hole, York celebrates the rich culture of North Yorkshire from the Iron Age roundhouse to the 1950's Post Office and is also a prestigious day out for every one of ages.

The Courtyard Gallery in Malton is an ideal destination for up-to-the-minute art, crafts and first-rate gifts. See exhibitions of paintings, textiles and photography featuring local artists and seductively handcrafted items of jewellery, glass, ceramics, wood, sculpture and greeting cards. While you are in the area, don't miss the opportunity of seeing Sophie Hamilton Pottery at High Marishes just off the A169 between Malton and Pickering. The pottery shop offers a unique and arousing range of colourful and functional handmade pots which are every one of made at the pottery and are the perfect special gift for yourself or a friend.

Travel by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to see the seaside town 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, dwell 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 ancient 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 the perfect metropolis for young and dated alike and there are more than enough allurement to appease the whole family. In the municipals and villages, independent retailers sit alongside galleries displaying arts and crafts of those inspired by the fascinating countryside, while welcoming public houses with roaring fires and local ale are found on every corner.