The Essential English City to Visit—and the Best Things to Do There
York: A Journey Through Time
York, with its rich history and stunning architecture, is the essential English city to visit. Here are the best things to do:
- Explore York Minster: Visit this magnificent Gothic cathedral, climbing the tower for panoramic city views.
- Walk the City Walls: Stroll along the best-preserved medieval walls in England.
- Step Back in Time at the Jorvik Viking Centre: Experience life in 10th-century York through immersive exhibits.
- Wander The Shambles: Explore this picturesque street with overhanging timber-framed buildings.
- Visit the National Railway Museum: Discover Britain’s railway heritage with over 100 locomotives.
- Enjoy York’s Chocolate Story: Learn about York’s sweet history as a chocolate-making hub.
- Take a Ghost Tour: Join a spooky evening walk through one of Europe’s most haunted cities.
- Relax in Museum Gardens: Picnic amidst the ruins of St. Mary’s Abbey.
- Visit Castle Howard: Take a day trip to this stunning stately home featured in “Brideshead Revisited.”
- Sample Local Cuisine: Try Yorkshire pudding and afternoon tea at Betty’s Tea Rooms.