The Basics
City Name: York
Where is it located?: York lies in England’s northeast, south of Newcastle.
Why do people go there?: With castles, railway museums and a number of free guides around the city, why not?
How do travelers get there?: Trains in the UK are expensive, but most head up this way from London, although you can fly or drive.
Currency: Pound
City Code: 1904
Population: 200,000
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Parliament Street, Fossgate, Stonegate, The Quarter Minster, Coney Street, Micklegate
Attractions: York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum
Accommodations: York Hostels, York Hotels
Tourist Office: See Main Office in London: English Tourist Board, Thames Tower, Black’s Road, Hammersmith,London W6 9EL, Telephone: 0800 192 192 free call in England, Web site: http://www.travelengland.org.uk/
Off-the-beaten-path: Holy Trinity church, Castle Howard, Lady’s Row, Lady Peckitt’s Yard
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: July and August are the busiest months and are best avoided due to staggeringly high prices and numbers of tourists. Shoulder seasons are still enjoyable, although you should bring a rain coat any time of the year.
City Specific Events: Christmas Early Music Festival, A Yorkshire Celebration, The Scare Witch Trials, VikingFestival, the Roman Festival, the Ghost Festival, the Festival of Angels, Jazz, Early Music, Late Music, Digital Arts, Horse Racing
How to get around?: bus, car, bike or by foot… the choice is completely up to you!
Good to know: York is famous as the City of Festivals in England
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into York is the Leeds-Bradford International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the York travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
