York (England) > Reviews (21)

York is exactly half-way between London and Edinburgh and is very accessible from most parts of Britain by both road and rail. It's fascinating history, symbolised for most people by the lovely York Minister and the City Walls, began with the Romans. Over the centuries this beautiful city has always been a centre of religious and cultural activity and this can be seen in the Minister, the excellent Jorvik Museum, the Castle Museum and in the medieval street known as The Shambles. The Theatre Royal is well worth a visit.
The University of York, which took in its first students in 1963, is located in the village of Heslington, and the campus is very attractive. It has been described as one of the finest examples of 20th century English romantic landscape architecture. A major feature is the large man-made lake. Which is much loved by students and visitors, for the wide variety of wildfowl it attracts. The race course in York is very beautiful and is said to be one of Lester Piggor's favourite courses.
The lodging scene in town is very good - there are number of high quality hotels and scores of homely, comfortable, bed and breakfast places. Options for dining out in York are extensive. Aside from old English tearooms, city centre pubs and fish and chip shops, there are plenty of sophisticated restaurants. Ethnic cuisines are well represented.
Only about ten miles from York is the magnificent Castle Howard, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh. This is a great place to visit for a day trip. There is no shortage of things to see and do in York - one of the loveliest cities in Britain.