York is one of the oldest conurbations in England and has come a long fashion since the Romans first off completed a fort between the River Foss and the River Ouse. The municipal that grew up around it was originally named Eboracum and strong protective walls were completed, forming the base of the borough walls that remain today. The rectangular gatehouse of Micklegate bar marks the main entrance to the metropolitan area, but thankfully traitor's heads are no longer displayed there to deter rebellions.



Castle Howard is posted 15 miles north east of York, just off the A64. The magnificent house has a charming 18th century Walled Garden and 1,000 acres of gardens offering breathtaking views towards the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds. Free guided outdoor tours take hole daily between March and October revealing the secrets of the gardens and the architecture. Castle Howard also promotes six unique shops - an award-winning farm shop, chocolate shop, plant middle, a bookshop and two gift shops - as well as a restaurant and cafe.

In the Yorkshire Moors and Coast you may bring history to life by seeing castles, tiny country churches, fascinating museums and magnificent stately homes. If it's adventure you're after, there is no superior hangout to locate it than Go Ape! High Wire Forest Adventure in Dalby Forest. Take to the trees and experience an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides up to 60 feet above the forest floor. For a more relaxing experience, Doodlepots Paint Your Own Pottery Studio in Whitby provides gambol for every one of ages. Travellers may choose a pot and paint it with no time limit and the studio will then glaze and fire the pot.

The Courtyard Gallery in Malton is an ideal destination for contemporary art, crafts and terrific gifts. See exhibitions of paintings, textiles and photography featuring local artists and attractively handcrafted items of jewellery, glass, ceramics, wood, sculpture and greeting cards. While you are in the area, don't miss the opportunity of visiting Sophie Hamilton Pottery at High Marishes just off the A169 between Malton and Pickering. The pottery shop offers a unique and impelling 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.

Take a trip back in time with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway by visiting the fascinating settlements of Whitby, Goathland and Pickering. Experience the thrill of complete size engines steaming across glorious moorland. Don't miss the Steam Gala from 26th - 28th September with multitudinous visiting locomotives, freight trains and local shuttles or the annual wartime re-enactment from 10th - 12th October including street parades, entertainers, air raids and much, much more. Tickets could be booked in advance by contacting Customer Services on 01751 472508 Monday to Friday.

York is an experience that shouldn't be missed - from the world-leadng cathedral and countless to its eerie ghost walks and the musicians in the market domicile - there is never a dull moment in this delicate center.