Yorkshire is a charming county with open moors, dales and mountainous landscapes divided by valleys and ancient places. York is the region's capital, in Roman times second only in consequence to London and is still very much the heart of Yorkshire. It has survived the Romans, the Saxons and the Normans and carries legions mysteries and secrets in its walls and tunnels.

Named after the Treasurer of York Minster and manufactured 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 excursion of the cellar where ghostly Roman soldiers have been seen marching on the old road running through the house. Once you have recovered your nerve, a dwell to the award-winning tearoom is highly recommended. Pleasant Edwardian-style breakfasts, high teas and suppers are served in a relaxed and peaceful environment.

The Eden Camp avant-garde past Theme Museum situated on the junction of he A64 and A169 approximately half mode between York and Scarborough is well worth a drop by. Housed within an original Prisoner of War camp, you will experience the sights, sounds and even smells of life on both the home front and front line during World War Two. Abundant catering facilities, a pub and gift shop are on site and it will be an appealing and educational day out for the family. Eden Camp is open seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm and it is suggested that at trivial four hours is allowed for a full see to the six acre site. The Ryedale Folk Museum at Hutton-le-Hole, York celebrates the rich heirship of North Yorkshire from the Iron Age roundhouse to the 1950's Post Office and is also a prominent day out for every one of ages.

Desire free parking, late night shopping and a monster selection of High Street stores? Drop by Monks Cross Shopping Park just a few minutes from the city centre for a hassle-free shopping experience! Stores such as 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 as well as multitudinous cafes and restaurants, including McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Starbucks could be found at Monks Cross.

Benefit from the myriads Park & Ride opportunities around York - Rawcliffe pub (Clifton Moor), Monks Cross (Huntington), Grimston pub (Hull Road), Askham pub (Tadcaster Road) or McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. Scarborough also suggests four Park & Ride points offering high fine buses which get you to the seafront and city centre in a matter of minutes. An attractive alternative is to use the Moorsbus network to relax and appreciate the beauty of the North York Moors National Park, its idyllic villages and invitation.

York is the perfect blend of bygone and new. It is a safe neighbourhood for pensioners, a horseplay place for students, a fascinating trip for historians and a paradise for shoppers.