The beautiful little city named yet again as the best in England
This wonderful place has strong ties to the Vikings and visitors are consistently amazed by the breathtaking historic architecture.
York: Aerial views show historic English city
A beautiful little city has once again been named the best in England thanks to its wonderful blend of winding, walkable streets, breathtaking architecture and access to outstanding countryside.
The Viking city of York has been named as the top English city to visit by Conde Nast Traveller, and it’s no surprise why. The place is packed full of fascinating history, and it all starts the second you arrive, with the sight of the stunning city walls. Visitors are urged to clamber up and walk the length of York on the 3.4km-long walls, which take about two hours to do and offer some brilliant views.
At some point in the walk you’ll see York Minster - here, you should briefly come down from the walls and enjoy the vast cathedral in all its glory. Norman cathedrals were designed, along with castles, to be as grand and daunting as possible, in an attempt to subdue the Anglo-Saxon population and make them respect the new Norman regime, originally led by William the Conqueror.
York is also home to the National Railway Museum, which houses the fastest steam engine in the world - The Mallard. Children and adults alike can scuttle around the building, looking at the various masterpieces like the Duchess of Hamilton.
It wouldn’t be a trip to York without a proper Viking experience, and the JORVIK is the perfect one. JORVIK is a theme park-like ride through a reconstructed city filled with views and artefacts. It is the only attraction of its kind based on a real architectural dig.
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A trip to the posh Betty’s tea rooms for afternoon tea is often a must do, although the Dark Horse Espresso Bar is loved by locals, and is rapidly rising in the charts. Once you’ve had a bite to eat, you’d do well to dash off to the local countryside.
Take your pick between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors for a range of beautiful walks and outrageous views - although bear in mind that the latter was where an iconic steam railway scene in the first Harry Potter movie was filmed.