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With everything from Viking history to designer shopping, York has more attractions per square mile than any other UK city, says
Laura Shepherd
Centrally located in the UK (but just two hours on the train from London), what lies within York’s ancient city walls will easily keep you busy for a full weekend. And it doesn’t matter what time of year you visit the city, but the cosy pubs lying off York’s cobbled streets are particularly alluring in winter.
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Get your bearings at the must-see York Minster. This beautiful gothic building, crafted in stone and stained glass, is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals and one of the Europe’s largest. Follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers through underground chambers transformed with audiovisual and interactive galleries to discover the stories from a fascinating 1000-year history. For panoramic views of the city and countryside, climb the 275 steps to the top of the Minster. Head down to earth and to York’s most famous and most photographed street, the Shambles. The crooked old buildings are in touching distance of each other so you can wander leisurely between lovely boutiques, quirky shops and cosy cafés. The Shambles was apparently the inspiration behind J. K Rowling’s Diagon Alley and if you’re a Harry Potter fan you’ll soon see why.
Friday evening
If all the shopping has worked up an appetite, stroll back towards the river and the Star Inn the City, which has a beautiful open plan terrace looking over the Ouse and a seasonal Yorkshire-sourced menu. Alternatively, The Ivy on St Helen’s Square is a glamorous treat, especially if you’re with
A stone’s throw from the train station and with impressive views of the city, the Principal Hotel comfortably mixes traditional and modern touches across its range of beautiful rooms and suites. Check in and dump those bags. The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace is on site so you can refuel on classic British dishes without having to move.
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Friday afternoon
A short stroll across the River Ouse takes you to the York Museum Gardens, a lovely space to unwind after a journey. They are set amongst the atmospheric medieval ruins of St Mary’s Abbey and are free to visit every day.
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