York is the capital of the north and is a city of historical significance having been occupied by the Romans, Vikings and the Normans. It is a very popular tourist destination due to its many historical sites of interests some of which have been listed below.

 In & Around York

The Walmgate Hotel is 10 minutes walk from the city centre with York Minster, Clifford's Tower, Jorvik Viking Centre, Stonegate, Assembly Rooms, Castle Folk Museum, Fairfax House, Merchant Adventurer's Hall, National Railway Museum, Theatre Royal, Opera House.

• 15 minutes by car from York University

• 20 minutes by car from the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet

 Further Afield

• 45 minutes by car from Newby Hall

• 30 minutes by car from Castle Howard

• 40 minutes by car from Pickering & North York Moors

• 75 minutes by car from coastal towns of Scarborough & Whitby

 For a full and comprehensive listing we refer you to http://www.york-united-kingdom.co.uk