Located in North Yorkshire, it is 24 miles northeast of Leeds and 208 miles north of London. York is a historic walled city with an area of 105 sqm. It is situated at the meeting point between Ouse and Foss rivers. Founded in 71 AD, York became the capital of Roman’s Britannia Inferior province and subsequently kingdoms of Northumbria and Jorvik. In the Middle Ages, it became a major wool trading centre and capital of northern province of the Church of England. Under Viking rule, the city became a major river port. In 1068, two years after the Norman conquest, the people rebelled but was put down by William the Conqueror, who then built a fortress on a motte, as well as another castle across River Ouse. The city became a major trading centre, but went through economic decline during Tudor rule. It gained prominence again after the Civil War. York offers several attractions due to its long and rich history, among others: the gothic-style York Minster built during 7th century, the Jorvik Viking Centre and the ancient fortress and walls surrounding the city. The city is also home to University of York and is also well known for its theatre and arts, with the establishment of Theatre Royal and Grand Opera House in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Airport and Train Station: Leeds Bradford (closest) and York Station.

Recommended Hotels: Indigo, du Vin & Bistro, Best Western Premier Collection, Grand Hotel & Spa, Marriott, Novotel, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa and The Principal.

Recommended Restaurants: Barbakan, Melton’s, House of the Trembling Madness, Lime House, Rustique, Whippet Inn, Shambles Kitchen and The Starr Inn the City, Go Down, Rattle Owl, Park and Skosh.

Recommended Sites: York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, York Castle Museum, York Dungeon, York Castle, York Castle Museum, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, Barley Hall, Snickelways of York, St Michael le Belfrey, York’s Chocolate Story and St Mary’s Abbey.