York has a lot to offer travellers of all ages and inclinations - from historians to party-goers and shoppers to ramblers. Although some of the walls and gates of onsequential York were destroyed in the early nineteenth century, there are still a large number of Roman remains in the metropolis present, including a ten-sided tower and a sections of the original walls. There is no shortage of chronicled fabrics either and a stroll through quaint highways like The Shambles will take you on a journey through time.



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 come across 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 have been seen marching on the old road running through the house. Once you demonstrate recovered your nerve, a inspect to the award-winning tearoom is highly recommended. Exquisite Edwardian-style breakfasts, high teas and suppers are served in a relaxed and peaceful environment.

The Whitby Pavilion is Whitby's largest theatre and function venue and promotes year round entertainment 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, frequent 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 looking for. Appreciate grand 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.

There is no shortage of High Street stores and shopping centres in York, but if you are after something a little unlike, a trip to the well known Mouseman middle in Kilburn might be just what you are looking for. The appealingly restored village joiner's shop is crammed bounteous of unusual furniture and smaller items such as breadboards, judge's gavels and serviette holders, better of which carry an adorable hand-carved mouse in some shape or form. The Pickering Antique middle is another treasure trove for collectors. Over 45 dealers sell a wide range of goods including paintings, furniture, china and porcelain, brass and copperware, postcards, books, clocks and old toys. Admission is free and opening times are Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.

Take a trip back in time with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway by seeing the attractive cities of Whitby, Goathland and Pickering. Experience the thrill of size engines steaming across glorious moorland. Don't miss the Steam Gala from 26th - 28th September with numerous 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 may 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-exalted cathedral and countless to its eerie ghost walks and the musicians in the market place - there is never a dull moment in this delightful center.