York UK Tourist Information
York has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. What's on offer/where to begin - the spectacular York Minster, York Castle and museum, the York Art Gallery, independent cinema, ghost tours, dungeons and River cruises along the picturesque River Ouse.

Historic York & York Minster
A quick and rather superficial historical summary would run something like this - AD71 the Romans arrive, conquering the Celtic tribes call the Brigantes. They created Eboracum which became the capital of 'Lower Britain' by the 4th century. Later in the 7th century Eboracum became Eoferwick under the control of Anglo-Saxon King Edwin of Northumbria. (are you still with me!)
Well, a couple of centuries later Eoferwic became known as Jorvik and a central trading post for the Vikings! Then it was pillaged by William the Conqueror, in the Middle Ages became a trading and commercial centre again. Later still Tudor and Stuart royalty visited the city often and throughout the Georgian period it was the social centre of the North.
19th century - and railways meant it became an industrial centre and now York with its mish-mash of historic buildings and castle from different periods is one of the most visited cities in the UK. It really is a beautiful city.

Cultural York and York Races
If you love theatre, cinema and cultural activities in general then you'll be at home in York. The beautiful Grand Opera House with stunning balconies offers a varied programme. York has a three screen cinema right on the river with a riverside cafe-bar as well.

York Festivals
York is the home of festivals - the list is endless and includes:
The York Early Music Festival running in July (Box office 01904 658338)
The York Festival of Food and Drink running in September this year (01904 554425/6)
St Nicholas Fayre & Festival from Nov- Jan (01904 554425/6
Jorvik Viking Festival - in February (Info on 01904 543402)

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