Lucy, from the Absolutely Lucy blog, knows the deal – York is a city for any occasion. For Lucy it served as a perfect destination for a girls weekend with one of her best friends. York is great for exploring the history and culture, as well as for its vibrant food scene. After her visit, Lucy’s parents have instantly booked a break in York, and we are sure you will do to!
York is one of the prettiest cities in England according to Jasmine from The Life of a Social Butterfly blog. We couldn’t agree more. City’s cobbled medieval streets, gothic architecture and vast history going back thousands of years as well as an abundance of instagrammable food spots proved York to be a perfect weekend away. Read Jasmine’s blog to find out the best things to do and places to visit while on a short break to the city.
Josh has come a long way from Australia to visit York on an extended 3 day weekend stay. As Josh put it – walking through York is like strolling through a history book filled with Roman walls, gothic cathedrals, Victorian railways and Viking encampments. See how Josh spent his 3 days in York cruising the river, exploring interactive museums and tasting the best dishes York has to offer.
York is a city you always want to return to. It was not any different for Sophie, who has recently visited York on a short break. The appeal of York’s ‘proper British’ history keeps bringing people from all over the world to visit the city. Cobbled streets, gothic structures and nods to the city’s Viking and Roman past is what makes York a perfect destination. On her blog, Sophie shares her #OnlyinYork experience.
A proud Northerner Kate Winney, who grew up visiting York on day-trips, has recently travelled to the city for a short staycation. York has so many activities on offer that you really are spoiled for choice and it’s hard to fit everything in the itinerary. In her blog, Kate showcases some of the best spots for food in York as well as gives some ideas of how to fill in your time in the vibrant historic city.
As VisitBritain’s ambassadors Lloyd and Yaya from Hand Luggage Only blog have visited York on a Microgap. Taking concept from a gap year, they focused on things to do in York, learning about the city’s thousands of years long history and captaining the boat for the first time! Wonder what the best view in York is, or want to take a step back into the past? For that - read the blog and find out the best places to stay and eat in York, as well as what can you learn on your own microgap to York.
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy London, why not jump on an LNER train to York In under 2 hours you will end up in the city full of history and more things to see you have ever imagined – all no more than a 20 minute walk apart! Elizabeth has explored York recently and visited some of York’s most iconic attractions. Read the blog to follow her steps around the city and see where to stay and dine while on a break in York.
Chloe from WanderlustChloe blog has visited York earlier in February as art of the Treasure Trove tour of England, covering some of the most beautiful Cathedral cities in the UK – Durham, Lincoln and of course York. With easy access from London by LNER trains and tonnes of cafes, things to see and do and a lovely city “buzz” York is a perfect city break for all. Read about when to take best photos of the city, what to do in your free time and where to get the best grubs on Chloe’s blog.
Only have one day to explore York? Don’t worry, the historic city has a lot on offer, although you might find yourself wanting to return again and again to discover even more. Kirsty from Lost in Landmarks blog says York really captures the hearts and minds of all who visit. There are many reasons to this, but for Kirsty the main one is the wealth of history and the chocolate smell in the air.
