York
Here you'll find all the information and links to other York tourist sites you'll need to make your visit to York a memorable occasion.
| The skyline of the city is dominated by one building, York Minster which you'll have noticed we use in our logo and company name! |
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I've known builders to start a job, then take an age
to return and finish, but never one to take that long! |
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But seriously once seen you'll appreciate why the Minster took 200 years to build. It really is a wonderful building. For more details on the Minster, opening times, services etc. check out the official Minster site at http://www.yorkminster.org |
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 Yorks city walls are almost 3 miles long and surround most of the city centre. First built in roman times, then added to and rebuilt over the centuries. Most of the present day walls date from 12th and 13th centuries. The walls and bars (gatehouses) were almost demolished in the late 19th century by York Corporation. |
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Only protests by the citizens of York stopped the destruction,
unfortunately several sections of wall and a number of fortifications
were demolished. Common-sense prevailed and the walls have since seen
much restoration work and are amongst the best preserved city walls in
England. The walls are now a grade one listed building and a scheduled
ancient monument. The walls have since become a popular tourist attraction and attract over a million visitors per year. For a virtual tour of the city walls point your web browser to http://www.york.gov.uk/walls/index.html |
| The History of York |  |
Yorks history can be traced back over 2000 years and possibly back
to the iron age. But it was the arrival of the Roman 9th Legion in AD71 who
created the first outpost that was to grow to become the city of York.
In AD 71 following orders from the Emperor Vespasian the Roman governor of Britain
led his troops northwards from Lincoln. His goal to conquer the hostile northern
tribes known as the Brigantes. The temporary camp he initially made grew to
become a more permanent settlement and was named Eboracum. When the 6th legion
took command in AD120 the fortress of Eboracum covered a site of 50 acres and
housed several thousand troops. Over the years a town grew beside the fortress
and many new roads were constructed. Eboracum became the capital of lower Britain
and an important roman city.
For more information on Yorks history including information on Roman, Anglo Saxon, Viking and Medieval York click here http://www.york.gov.uk/visiting/heritage/index.html
Major York Attractions
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Dungeon
Scare yourself silly! Follow Dick Turpin to the gallows and encounter the ghostly Lost Roman Legion. Well worth a visit |
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Castle
Museum
400 years of history at Yorks top museum. |
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Railway
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Merchant
Adventurers Hall
Built in 1357 the hall is one of the largest buildings of it's kind. Centuries of history |
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York
Race Course |
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The Bar Convent
For a bit of piece & quiet. No web site. Address 17 Blossom Street. Tel +44 (0) 01904 643238 |
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York
Brewery
Sample a pint or two! |
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City Art Gallery
This internationally renowned gallery houses a collection that spans seven centuries of painting and has works representing the most important art movements. |
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Food I've listed a selection of local eateries with a personal comment if I've sampled their wares! |
| Plunketts Tel 01904 637722 |
Set in a very old tudor building. Good food, quite a wide selection. You may have to wait a while for a table at peak times though. |
| Meltons Tel 01904 634341 |
Small bistro type restaurant. Excellent food, wine and service. |
| The Limehouse Restaurant 55 Goodramgate York Tel 01904 632734 |
Haven't been here yet, but heard from friends that the food is very good. |
| Cafe Concerto Tel 01904 610478 |
Very pleasant bistro/cafe. The food is very good, one of our favourite places for a relaxed evening meal out. |
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Maxi's Chinese Restaurant |
Very good Chinese food. Excellent venue for large groups. |
| Frankie C's 50-52, Walmgate York North Yorkshire YO1 9TJ Tel: 01904 652383 |
Small quiet restuarant, good food, good atmosphere. A nice place for a quiet meal out. |
| Tricksters Lane Fossgate Chambers 47, Fossgate York North Yorkshire YO1 9TF Tel: 01904 675576 |
Busy Bistro, very good food. not a place for a quiet night out though. |
| Delrio's 10, Blossom St York North Yorkshire YO24 1AE Tel: 01904 622695 |
Sardinian style restuarant. Great atmosphere and food. Friendly staff too. Another one of our favourites. |
| Ask Assembly Rooms, Blake St York North Yorkshire YO1 8QG Tel: 01904 637254 |
Pitza restaurant set in one of Yorks most stylish buildings. The foods ok and the surroundings are superb. |
| The Sidings South End Shipton By Beningbrough York North Yorkshire YO30 1BS Tel: 01904 470221 |
You could say A 'first class' restaurant. Set in an old station where you eat in First Class carriages. Very good food. |
