York is located Yorkshire, England. It is a city very rich in history.

One of York’s main attractions is the York Minster, a magnificent Gothic cathedral. It dates back to the 13th century and is the largest in northern Europe. The beautiful stained glass of glorious colours in blues, greens and amber date back to the Middle Ages. The top of the central tower offers vast views of York and the Vale of York.

The National Railway Museum is the first national museum outside of London. Its special attraction is Queen Victoria’s Royal Saloon. It is like a small luxury hotel with silk, silver and brocade accessories. The museum has more than forty locomotives on display.

Jorvik Viking Centre was discovered buried many feet below ground. It was reconstructed to look like the 948 original. It gives you an idea of life in a Viking village. A walk down to the river shows activities like a Norwegian cargo ship being unloaded and ship chandlers at work. The “time car” takes you through the sacking of the city by the Normans and through a street market with accurate models of the Vikings.

Shambles is a quaint street filled with shops and cafes. It was the meat-butchering centre in the Norman times.

York is a good family holiday destination.