York is a vibrant, energetic city dominated by the Minster, Europe’s largest Gothic cathedral. With sophisticated shopping, carefully maintained architecture and world-class museums, galleries and tourist attractions, York is a unique place to live and work.

With its compact, traffic-free pedestrian centre, lively street scene, elegant boutiques, specialist craft shops, designer stores and big high-street names, York is a colourful shopping heaven. And with three additional out-of-town destinations, Monks Cross, Clifton Moor and the McArthurGlen Designer Shopping Outlet, you’re never far from the perfect purchase.

An ancient University city, York is a unique historic attraction. With leading museums, the Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, York Dungeon and The Shambles, along with its famous award winning racecourse, the city attracts visitors from across the world.

Well-known for its riverside cafes, charming teashops, pubs and restaurants, York is a city that caters for all. From ghost walks to river cruises, guided tours to craft markets, street theatre to city festivals, in York there’s always something new to do and see, all year round.