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York in General

Description: York is a city in North Yorkshire, England, at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss. The York urban area has a ... more

York in General ... population of 137,505 whilst the entire unitary authority (see below) has a population of 184,900. York is the traditional county town of Yorkshire, to which it lends its name. However, it did not form part of any of the three historic divisions of Yorkshire; known as ridings. Traditionally the term City of York was reserved for the area within the city walls (a small area outside of the walls, the Ainsty, was often associated with the City, resulting in the term the City and Ainsty of York), but the modern City of York, created on April 1, 1996, is much larger. It is a unitary authority, and apart from York itself, includes several neighbouring parishes which formerly belonged to the surrounding districts of Harrogate, Ryedale and Selby. It borders on the non-metropolitian counties of North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire though for ceremonial purposes is part of North Yorkshire. York is home to the University of York, founded in 1963, and York St John University, which gained university status in 2006.

Newest Review: ... in the York Pass. The York Pass is a credit card type pass and comes with a guide (a small book). If we'd have paid separately for our 2 York Passes it would have cost us £38 each. This may seem expensive, but I can tell you that we'd have paid more than that for the attractions we visited in 1 afternoon! In all, over the 2 days if we'd have paid to go into the attractions, instead of using ... more

... the York Pass, we'd have paid nearly £80! Our York Pass was included in our hotel stay, but they can also be bought online at www.yorkpass.com or at the Visitor Information Centres in York. Current prices are: 1 Day £28 (adult) or £18 (child) 2 Day...more

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York in General: A Historic City Break (1128 words)
by - written on 23/08/09 (Very useful, 89 readings)
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York is a walled city situated in North Yorkshire, England and lies on the rivers Ouse and Foss. Being in existence since before 100AD, the city has a wealth of history and this is easily visible when visiting the city. Mum & I had decided to have a "Mother & Daughter" 3 day trip somewhere this summer and in the end we decided on a trip to York. I'd been there once before on a day trip and Mum had been a couple of times, so we thought it would be nice to spend a few days there doing touristy things and having a general wander round. It was Mum's job to book the train tickets (which turned out to be roughly £45 each for a return ... Read the complete review

York! (1116 words)
by - written on 26/04/09 (Very useful, 30 readings)
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I have been to York a few times, I think I went when I was young, but I don't remember that!! I then went at around 15 with my mum and dad and little brother, and then I went again last year for my honeymoon. When I first went (or the first time I remember going!), we stayed in a kind of travel lodge, I think it was at a Sizzler pub if I am remembering rightly, and we used the Park and Ride sytem which York has in place, this is where you park your car and pay around £3, and then you get a buss pass which allows you to travel around the city by bus...this is because if you have ever tried finding parking in York.....you can't!!! As we were staying ... Read the complete review

York in General: York - lovely (466 words)
by - written on 09/08/08 (Useful, 42 readings)
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We love York as a family and usually visit there at least once a year. My favourite bit is the Shambles, the buildings here date back to the 14th century, the streets are narrow and up above you the tops of the shops are almost touching! I love wandering round there and finding nice little shops. if you are interested in jewellery making there is a lovely shop selling lots of beads and jewellery making equipment. We were last down there in July and it was pouring with rain, we found a lovely little cafe tucked behind a souvenir shop and had the loveliest cake and tea ever! We also visited the Jorvik Centre and enjoyed it, it had changed ... Read the complete review

York is a city that has stood the test of time. (640 words)
by - written on 09/08/08 (Very useful, 36 readings)
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Well where do I begin about the city that I was born in the city I work in and whose football team I support.York is one of those places that has so much history and so many things to do that when you see it every day you do not always appreciate it as much as when you are just a visitor but I do.There is of course York Minster and I must admit I have not been in there lots of times but when I have been it has been interesting and had a pretty good look around and see what has happened over hundreds of years.There is the York Wheel which is the York version of the London Eye.Not as big and not as spectacular but still is worth a ride on this.It is situated next to The ... Read the complete review

York in General: Culture, History and much more (872 words)
by - written on 29/01/08 (Very useful, 68 readings)
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I live in the East Riding of Yorkshire, within 40 minutes drive of York. York has so much to offer the visitor whether a day tripper, weekender or longer staying holidaymaker. NEARBY From York it is really easy and quick to visit Leeds. Leeds is ideal if you want to partake in some city shopping or sightseeing. Leeds can be reached by car, train or local bus. The very pretty and historic market town of Beverley is but a short distance away. Here you can visit Beverley Minster, the races or the market . Travelling to the east of York, within another 40 minutes or so you can visit the coast and a traditional seaside resort such ... Read the complete review