Welcome to the official site for York

The North's spiritual capital for 2000 years, York is central to Britain's colourful history. Visit the stunning York Minster, enjoy Stonegate and Shambles shopping and live the York history at the JORVIK Viking Centre, National Railway Museum and York Castle Museum.

York is a compact walled riverside city and home to countless world-class attractions, museums and galleries. Accommodation in York is abundant, you can stay at stunning hotels in York or browse through our vast selection of B&B's and camping sites.

York is a year round destination offering a lively café bar and restaurant culture and vibrant entertainment and festivals. Ideally located as a touring base, atmospheric York is roughly 2-hours by rail from London, Edinburgh and Manchester.

Stay for 3 nights and pay for 2! Book online and Win!

Book online your Stay Longer break and you will be automatically entered into a prize draw to have your holiday paid for! Stay Longer in York and get a 3-day York Pass for the price of a 2-day pass! All bookings should be taken until March 09. So what are you waiting for? BOOK NOW!

Best UK City for two consecutive years!

York has been awarded ‘Best UK city 2008’ in the Telegraph Awards for the second year! York took the title from London in 2004, after a six year run at the top and won again in 2007. This award also comes after a win in Europe where York gained the accolade, European Tourism City of the Year for 2007/2008!