Take the train to nearby York today, and admire this beautiful
city's Viking, Roman and medieval heritage. On arrival, enjoy a
guided walking tour of the main sights, such as the magnificent,
12thcentury Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in
Northern Europe. With its wide nave and chapter house, the Minster
features stunning stained-glass windows, and can be seen towering
over the crooked timber buildings from almost everywhere in the
city.
You also take in the quaint Shambles, one of the world's
best-preserved medieval streets where you can still see original
features on each shop front. Your tour ends at the city's famous
National Railway Museum. Here you can see over 100 different
locomotives, including a replica of George Stephenson's Rocket, a
1960s Japanese Shinkansen Bullet Train, and Queen Victoria's own
saloon railway carriage, dating back to 1869.
To uncover its Viking roots, visit the Jorvik Centre, or for the
darker side of the city's history, take a trip to the York Dungeon.
Alternatively, take a stroll around the city walls or enjoy a drink
in one of the 365 pubs York is famous for - some of which have been
serving ale since the 16th century.
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