""Old" York -- great history, great for walking" York by londonlover

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I had two nights in York on my 2004 UK holiday-- on my way down from Northumberland to London.

Despite the overt touristy emphasis, York is a great little town...the history alone is amazing, with Roman and medeival walls, twisty little streets and ancient, sagging buildings, and plenty of shopping, museums, and restaurants.

York is worthy of a two to three-day visit on any UK holiday!



Must sees include:

York Minster
The City Walls
A Ghost Tour
York Castle Museum
The Shambles
Walking Tour of City

See my tips for more info.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Easily seen on foot, something for everybody here!
  • Cons:Swamped with tourists on the main streets
  • In a nutshell:Great city with a northern England flavor
  • Last visit to York: Jun 2004
  • Intro Updated Jul 16, 2004
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  • rdney99's Profile Photo
    Apr 21, 2008 at 5:39 AM

    Very good tips. Love the narrow streets and alleys and shops of York. One of the best walking cities in England -Tony

  • clairegeordio's Profile Photo
    Jun 13, 2007 at 5:54 AM

    Nice little page on York, looking forward to my visit next month! Happy travels, Claire :-)

  • rexvaughan's Profile Photo
    Dec 23, 2006 at 7:36 AM

    Good tips for this lovely city, Tara, but I am not sure about veggie sausages! LOL Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy and travel filled 2007.

  • VeronicaG's Profile Photo
    Nov 15, 2006 at 5:34 PM

    Yorkminster would be on the top of my list for places to visit. Your hotel overlooking this historic site sounded wonderful--your yummy breakfast didn't sound half bad either!! Regards from Texas....

  • Jan 30, 2006 at 3:47 AM

    glad you enjoyed york a great place to visit ,the ghost tours are excellent taking in areas of york you would normally miss jorvik is alos a most

  • iandsmith's Profile Photo
    Aug 14, 2005 at 1:50 AM

    Brief but informative.

  • starship's Profile Photo
    May 19, 2005 at 11:15 AM

    Last visited York in the 1980's, but it looks much the same! !!Think I remember Betty's too! Do you think it's just Vt'rs that go 'round taking pictures of their food, 'cause I've found myself doing that too for my pages!

  • tpal's Profile Photo
    Nov 14, 2004 at 2:58 PM

    I haven't been to York since 1991 but it looks exactly as I remember. Not surprising, since most of it has been there for centuries. My favorite thing was walking on top of the old wall and looking down at the private gardens...Tom

  • german_eagle's Profile Photo
    Nov 8, 2004 at 1:06 PM

    The B&B is absolutely lovely. And York seems to be a VERY nice place. I have to add it on my "must list'".

  • Goner's Profile Photo
    Sep 17, 2004 at 10:31 PM

    You did make it to York! Love that place and would go back even for the tea!

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