
Best Life / York
York
There is something for everyone in York, be it a stroll around the City walls or a night on the town, York is a city that satisfies all tastes.
York is a booming, vibrant city combining rich historical background with modern day living. Listed as one of the Lonely Planet's top 200 places to live in the world, and ranked 25th on Barclays Bank's recent top 50 real wealth list, York's reputation for a high standard of living and excellent quality of life is ever growing.
The spectacular sight of York Minster, towering over the city's historic streets, attracts thousands of visitors from abroad each year. York has become a cultural gem; its centre is full of excellent bars, cafes and restaurants which create a lively, friendly atmosphere. The coming together of a wealth of history with a cosmopolitan life give York a character which is entirely its own.
York was crowned Europe's top city destination at the
European Cities Tourism Awards 2007
For more information on the awards please click here.