York has over 2000 years of history, which is preserved in it's architecture to see today. York was founded in AD 71, and for much of the intervening period has been the the north's spiritual capital. Every year thousands of tourists visit York's surviving Mediaeval, Roman, Viking buildings and remains. York City Council has 27 Conservation Areas, 2084 Listed buildings and 20 Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Visit the stunning York Minster, enjoy Stonegate and the Shambles shopping and re-live history at the Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum and York Castle Museum. York is a walled, riverside city and home to countless attractions, museums and galleries. York is a year round destination offering a lively cafe bar and restaurant culture and vibrant entertainment and festivals. York is roughly 2 hours by rail from London, Edinburgh and Manchester.