Yorkshire is applauded for it's past and hospitality and you will find both in excess in the place of York. The Romans were answerable for building the roads, the Saxons set-up villages and fields and the Normans left their mark in the form of amazing and unique architecture. This wasn't always easy for the folk of York and has maybe encouraged to make them the resilient and positive humans they are nowadays.



The Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, York is based on the former WWII Bomber Command Station of RAF Elvington and retains the authentic feel of the period, with multitudinous fascinating exhibits housed in restored wartime constructions. The museum is a unique memorial to all the Allied aircrews of Bomber Command, including French, Canadian, Australian, etc. Don't miss the compete 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 Whitby Pavilion is Whitby's biggest theatre and function venue and promotes year round entertainment from stage shows, dances, concerts, festivals and children's events to exhibitions. Please telephone 01947 604855 for further details on performances and events. While in Whitby, the Whitby Wizard Science middle and enjoy 100 experiments and a specialist science gift shop. If it's outdoor recreation you're after, a trip to Brimham Rocks near Harrogate could be just what you're searching for. Delight in 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 may close in bad weather.

Urge for free parking, late night shopping and a gigantic selection of foremost High Street stores? Monks Cross Shopping Park just a infrequent minutes from the city 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 myriads cafes and restaurants, including McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Starbucks could be found at Monks Cross.

Travel by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to look up the seaside city of Whitby for a traditional British holiday experience. Take a break in the Tea Room at Grosmont Station - a genuine 1950's railway junction - locate fabulous souvenirs in the two Gift Shops, look in the engine sheds and view the locomotives under restoration. Goathland or "Aidensfield" as it is prominent to fans of Yorkshire TV's Heartbeat promotes a refurbished Warehouse Tea Room with authentic furniture and excavations, 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 city for young and old alike and there are more than enough inducement to pacify the whole family. In the places and villages, independent retailers sit alongside galleries displaying arts and crafts of those inspired by the exquisite countryside, while welcoming pubs with roaring fires and local ale are found on every corner.