York has a lot to offer tourists 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 vast number of Roman remains in the center now, including a ten-sided tower and a lean sections of the original walls. There is no shortage of chronicled edifices either and a stroll through quaint highways like The Shambles will take you on a journey through time.

Nunnington Hall is a mellow 17th century manor house surrounded by a walled garden on the banks of the River Rye. Stroll through the sheltered garden and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere enhanced by scented borders, meadows, fruit orchards and peacocks. Climb the three staircases from the magnificent oak panelled hall to see the family rooms, the nursery and the haunted room. Just a short minutes drive from Nunnington Hall are the Rievaulx Terrace and Temples. Delight in superb views over to Ryedale and the Hambleton Hills. Drop in the two 18th century classical temples at either end of the terrace and delight in the springtime flowers or fantastic autumn colours.

The Whitby Pavilion is Whitby's biggest theatre and function venue and promotes year round amusement from stage shows, 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 centre and adore 100 experiments and a specialist science gift shop. If it's outdoor entertainment you're after, a trip to Brimham Rocks near Harrogate could be just what you're looking for. Adore breathtaking 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.

Wish for free parking, late night shopping and a humongous selection of extraordinary High Street stores? Dwell Monks Cross Shopping Park just a not too many minutes from the town centre for a hassle-free shopping experience! Stores these 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 may be found at Monks Cross.

Bus services in York are first-class, but if you don't choose to use one of the many Park & Ride opportunities around the urban place, why not try an delightful alternative - the Moorsbus. Thanks to the Moorsbus, you may relax and observe the North York Moors whatever the weather. Pop in the Moors National Park for interactive exhibitions, superb wildlife presentations, indoor & outdoor play spaces and walks & trails or appreciate the gilt-edged view in England at the Sutton Bank National Park. Moorsbus services also run from circling towns and are available from Easter to October.

York is a magical mixture of antiquated and fresh, classic and cool, tranquil and trendy. Whatever it is you are searching for, you will find it in York. A gigantic selection of shops, a wide choice of fine dinner in restaurants, public houses and cafes, hundreds of actual constructions and museums and outdoor adventures for the whole family.