Still encircled by its ancient walls, the city is dominated by the soaring pinnacles of York Minster, the finest Gothic church in northern Europe. From narrow streets, lively with chic cafes and specialist shops, to trips on its tree-lined river, York is a treasure house with a superb choice of museums and galleries.

York is one of the world’s most fascinating cities with surviving evidence from the different cultures that have ruled the area. York has an extensive range of things to do with a selection of adventures and activities.