The City of York has a historic backdrop with its overhanging timber-framed houses and traditional shopfronts of The Shambles – plus the iconic York Minster – one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe and also one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals in the world.

York – then called Jorvik – was once the capital of a Viking territory – you can relive this and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the time at the immersive Jorvik Viking Centre.

The National Railway Museum is reason enough to visit York with restored locomotives and over 1 million train-related artefacts to browse – a fascinating place even if you are not a train anorak.

However York is not all history – the city has a vibrant culture with excellent bars restaurants & street cafes – plenty of live music venues, theatre and the brilliant City Screen Cinema on the river.

With cruises on The River Ouse which winds its way through the city to walks around the old walls built by the Romans – a visit to the York Dungeon is a must – there is plenty to keep you out of mischief for a day or two.

Arguably the best city to visit in Britain.