Yorkshire
It is your open door to so many different experiences. It's big and boundless, a mix of magnetic landscapes, seductive seascapes and vibrant cities.Yorkshire is your open door to so many different experiences. It's big and boundless, a mix of magnetic landscapes, seductive seascapes and vibrant cities that change by the minute and the mile. Unwind in its quieter side among timeless green vales and dales dotted with traditional villages. Be part of the buzz of a fast-moving city scene. Feel sea breezes in your face and sand between your toes at charming seaside resorts and salty old harbours. Tuck into the best fish and chips you've ever tasted, then savour the finest sophisticated cuisine at award-winning restaurants and inns. Take a trip back in time at atmospheric castles, abbeys and historic houses. Or leap forward to the future at state-of-the-art attractions.Yorkshire is a unique mix of influences and inspirational places. It's restful and zestful, forward looking yet founded on a bedrock of traditional values. We're a friendly, straight-talking lot in these parts. And we take great pride and pleasure in introducing visitors to Yorkshire's many and varied faces.Plain speaking may be part of Yorkshire's character, but there's nothing plain about this captivating part of Britain. Country or city, trendy or traditional, ancient history or cutting-edge contemporary – Yorkshire has it all.
York
Few British cities offer the magical charm and beauty as it does.Imagine 2,000 years of vibrant history within one compact city. Award-winning attractions, quaint tea shops, bustling shopping streets plus excellent restaurants, bars and evening entertainment.Outstanding architecture and 2,000 years of history combine with bustling shopping streets and award-winning attractions. With over 30 museums, galleries and tours to choose from in its compact centre, York offers something for everyone all year round.Visitors can enjoy first class shopping in major high street stores, traditional gift shops and independent boutiques, while the fashion conscious head for the new designer outlet village on the city's outskirts. Evening entertainment is equally varied and might involve a moonlit boat cruise, a concert or theatre visit, or ghost tour around one of the most haunted cities in Europe. A wide range of restaurants serves both traditional English and fine international cuisine, and the city reputedly has a pub or wine bar for every night of the year! An exciting calendar of events and festivals runs throughout the year and includes the ever popular Jorvik Viking Festival and St Nicholas Christmas Festival, together with the nation's largest annual Festival of Food and Drink. A wealth of accommodation suiting all tastes and budgets complement Yorkshire's famous hospitality, making York the ideal destination for your short break.
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