Yorkshire is applauded for it's experiences and hospitality and you will locate both in excess in the attractive metropolis 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 citizens of York and has perchance backed to make them the resilient and positive folk they are today.

Fairfax House in Castlegate, York is the great Georgian city House in England. Bought in 1760 as a dowry for Anne Fairfax, the only surviving child of Viscount Fairfax, the family turned to York's larger distinguished architect - John Carr - to create the interior. To complement the interior design, superb examples of paintings, silver and glass are distributed for the duration the house and period displays are arranged in the dining room and kitchen. The finish is a successful blend of classic style and conservation, to be enjoyed by everyone keen on British heritance.

In the Yorkshire Moors and Coast you may bring experiences to life by seeing castles, tiny country churches, fascinating museums and magnificent stately homes. If it's adventure you're after, there is no better city to spot 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 escapade for all ages. Guests could 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 current art, crafts and quality gifts. See exhibitions of paintings, textiles and photography featuring local artists and gracefully handcrafted items of jewellery, glass, ceramics, wood, sculpture and greeting cards. While you are in the area, don't miss the opportunity of seeing Sophie Hamilton Pottery at High Marishes just off the A169 between Malton and Pickering. The pottery shop offers a unique and eye-popping 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.

Travel by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to the seaside town of Whitby for a traditional British holiday experience. Take a break in the Tea Room at Grosmont Station - a genuine 1950's railway junction - find fabulous souvenirs in the two Gift Shops, dwell the engine sheds and view the locomotives under restoration. Goathland or "Aidensfield" as it is known to fans of Yorkshire TV's Heartbeat offers a refurbished Warehouse Tea Room with authentic furniture and excavations, restored coal drops and a cattle dock to recreate the bygone 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 metropolitan area for young and ancient alike and there are more than enough fascination to gratify the whole family. In the municipals and villages, independent retailers sit alongside galleries displaying arts and crafts of those inspired by the angelic countryside, while welcoming pubs with roaring fires and local ale are found on every corner.