Politics, history, football and feminism will be discussed by headlining artists including Dr David Starkey, Jenni Murray, Polly Toynbee and Helen Lederer at this year’s York Literature Festival, which takes place in the city which has provided inspiration for writers for centuries between 19th and 29th March. York Literature Festival is an established event on […]
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Norse gods are happy with JORVIK Viking Festival,
The Norse gods themselves would clap their hands in thunder due to the programme envisaged for visitors to the JORVIK Viking Festival, running from 15 – 23 February 2014, which will set out to explore Norse myths and legends to while at the same time celebrating the 30th year of York’s Viking takeover Throughout the […]
York – Well Worth a Visit during the Winter Months
York – one of those key UK cities that’s worth visiting all year round, even when the temperatures drop and the winter chills roll in. In fact, York may even be better in the colder months! It’s full of magical architecture that glistens in the frost and streets that are lined with bustling shoppers scouring […]
Discovering the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
There are few areas of the UK that offer such outstanding natural beauty as the Yorkshire Dales. This is actually an area that is a collection of river valleys and hills that sits west of the Vale of York in the north of England. Every valley is different from the next, and ranges from from […]
Are you making the most of your annual leave?
Do you look forward to your holidays all year round? Do you meticulously plan your holidays well in advance and count down the days until your summer break? Or are you so wrapped up in your working week that planning a holiday is just not a luxury you factor into your thoughts? Are you someone […]
York is a city everyone should visit at least once
Located in North Yorkshire is the city of York, which is a walled city with a cathedral and a history stretching back for two millennia. This is only the history of the modern city however, and it is expected that the area of York was inhabited as long as 10,000 years ago. The current city […]
The UK’s Best Christmas Markets
They say that Christmas is a time for forgiving and a time for giving. Nowadays though Christmas is more about shopping! There is nothing that feels more Christmassy than trawling the stands of a good Christmas market with plenty of cheer and a fun hustle and bustle. Christmas tunes being heard in the background and […]
Five free things to do in York
York is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year and has plenty of attractions and activities to enjoy. However, many of these can cost money and if you are going as a family those entrance fees and ticket prices can quickly add up. So, we’ve done the hard work for you […]
Travel inspiration: Ideas for visiting York
One of the most historic cities in the UK, York has more things to do than you can shake a stick at; and below is our comprehensive guide to the best bits of the wonderful city of York. For those looking for inspiration for their next trip, look no further – not only is it […]