York has a lot to offer tourists 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 generous number of Roman remains in the place present, including a ten-sided tower and a some sections of the original walls. There is no shortage of ancient houses either and a stroll through quaint avenues like The Shambles will take you on a journey through time.
The Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, York is based on the former WWII Bomber Command Station of RAF Elvington and retains the authentic smell of the period, with myriads fascinating exhibits housed in restored wartime domiciles. The museum is a unique memorial to every one of 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.
A trip to Yorkshire wouldn't be complete without a look around to Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden. Explore the prodigious ruins of the larger complete Cistercian abbeys in Britain and come across for yourself the life of a dark ages monk. Wander from the dramatic Abbey into the Georgian pleasure grounds of Studley Royal's ornamental gardens, woodland and deer park. Stroll aside reflections of temples in elegant formal canals and lakes and find the follies high on the valley side. Look out for Anne Boleyn's seat, the Octagon Tower and the Temples of Fame and Piety. A gorged programme of family activities and events is available through the year, including storytelling, guided tours, open air theatre and desire drape parades. There is also a play area, workshops, tea-room and gift shop.
Be fond of High Street shopping without the hassle of the High Street! Dwell Monks Cross Shopping Park in Huntington and be fond of a safe, convenient shopping experience! Step straight from your coupe into one of your favourite High Street stores - 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. Myriads cafes and restaurants, including McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Starbucks may also be found at the shopping park. There are legions buses which run directly to Monks Cross and cycle lanes and racks are available the whole time.
Take a trip back in time with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway by visiting the elegant places of Whitby, Goathland and Pickering. Experience the thrill of glutted size engines steaming across glorious moorland. Don't miss the Steam Gala from 26th - 28th September with legions seeing 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.
There is something for everyone in York - from memorable homes and elegant gardens to exciting outdoor events and award-winning restaurants and no matter where you go in York, you are bound to demonstrate a prominent day out, whatever the weather!