A Hotel And Tourist Guide To York, UK

   
 
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Welcome to the City of York UK!
One of the finest medieval cities in Europe!
*** Voted "Best City Destination In Europe 2007" ***
Unanimous vote by judges in the European Cities Tourism Awards, 13 June 2007

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Want to find a hotel in York UK? Want to find a York UK map? Looking for the University of York UK? Looking for an estate agent in York UK?

You'll find it all here! This guide to the beautiful medieval City of York in England, UK is for both tourists and business people.

There are two main areas in this Web site:

Tourist Information, with pages about
Hotel Accommodation (you can book a hotel online here)
Travel
Maps,
Shopping
History and Historic Buildings
Museums, What's On - and much more.

Economic Facts, with local employment and population Statistics, a detailed report on our Tourist Industry, a list of over 150 Major Companies, and useful Business Addresses.

Plan A Springtime Visit To York!

Daffodils on York's City WallsAncient stones and natural beauty..

That's the magic of York in the Spring (March, April and May).

A walk around the City walls when the daffodils are in bloom is a memorable experience. On this walk, you can easily plan how to spend the next day or two.

Spring flowers in YorkTowering above the walls is the splendour of York Minster. Below you is the throbbing City centre with magnificent shops intermingled with ancient buildings.

And on your walk around the walls, you see beautiful gardens bursting with spring blossoms.

Spring may seem some time away, but don't leave it too late to book your hotel rooms. They soon get filled up!


This site is sponsored by Traynor Kitching & Associates. We are not a tourist organisation, but, having been based in York for over 30 years, we will try to help you with information - not only through this site, but also by trying personally to answer your questions.. just Ask Us! Also, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page

Also, through our association with Amazon Books - the world's largest on-line bookshop - we present a handpicked selection of books about York, which you can buy online in our Online Bookshop.

Finally, there's a page with links to other useful Web Sites.

Enjoy your visit to this site - and to our beautiful city if you get the chance to come. And please tell your friends!

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What's On
In York

5th International Sword Spectacular 23 - 26 May 08
The world's biggest gathering of sword dancers is back - this time in the wonderful historic city of York. We expect around 40 sword dance groups from the UK, elsewhere in Europe and North America. There in nothing quite like the Sword Spectacular - anywhere! You can be at the heart of it -the International Sword Spectacular is open to ALL sword dance groups who perform Longsword, Rapper or other related dances.
More details here

Make A Chinese Symbol: 26 - 30 May 08
The symbol of China Rail is more than just a logo, it has special meaning. Come and design your own symbol and decorate it with Chinese letters to produce a finished work of art. This learning activity is part of the National Railway Museum’s China 2008 celebrations. Please visit our website for details of lots of other events happening throughout the year.

More details here

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors / Vile Victorians 22 - 26 Apr 08
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows - The Terrible Tudors and The Vile Victorians - are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! Grand Opera House, York
More details here



The World Tour Of York - From 1 Feb - 20 Dec 08
An entertaining Guided Walk, telling the story of York, its people, and its food, both in the past and today.
More details here

Click Here for details of more events

Farmers Markets:
Murton
1st & 3rd Saturday of every month

Parliament Street
Last Friday in every month except:
Sep 08 (TBC - part of Food & Drink Festival)
3 & 31 Oct 08
14 Nov 08
19 & 20 Dec 08 (St Sampson's Sq.)
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