Yorkshire is acclaimed for it's history and hospitality and you will spot both in excess in the beautiful city of York. The Romans were responsible 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 citizens of York and has one can assume maintained to make them the resilient and positive folk they are nowadays.



Named after the Treasurer of York Minster and fabricated over a Roman road, the Treasurer's House and Garden is not all that it seems. Join a ghostly myth journey and ascertain why the eccentric Yorkshireman Frank Green threatened to return to haunt Treasurer's house if any of his furniture was ever removed or a itineration of the cellar where ghostly Roman soldiers display been seen marching on the ancient road running through the house. Once you display recovered your nerve, a go to see 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 biggest theatre and function venue and offers year round recreation from stage demonstrates, dances, concerts, festivals and children's events to exhibitions. Please telephone 01947 604855 for further details on performances and events. While in Whitby, hit the Whitby Wizard Science middle and enjoy 100 experiments and a specialist science gift shop. If it's outdoor pleasure you're after, a trip to Brimham Rocks near Harrogate could be just what you're searching for. Delight in eye-catching 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.

The Courtyard Gallery in Malton is an ideal destination for contemporary art, crafts and first-rate gifts. See exhibitions of paintings, textiles and photography featuring local artists and prettily 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 inspiring range of colourful and functional handmade pots which are all made at the pottery and are the perfect special gift for yourself or a friend.

If you are concerned about parking problems or traffic jams in the town centre, why not consider using one of the numerous Park & Ride fields that York has to offer - Rawcliffe pub (Clifton Moor), Monks Cross (Huntington), Grimston bar (Hull Road), Askham bar (Tadcaster Road) or McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. The seaside city of Scarborough also has legions Park & Ride opportunities and suggests high excellent buses operating every 12 minutes to the seafront and town centre in less than 15 minutes.

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