Welcome to Inside York

INSIDE YORK - the insider's guide to the historic and vibrant city of York

WELCOME to the INSIDE YORK website containing essential information for the clued-in York visitor, with not just the basics but also little-known facts about Things To Do and Places To See.

We have spent a great amount of time in providing an accurate picture of York, Tourism and its Attractions. We also include Top Tips to save you both time and money.

Our researchers are all local people who are passionate about York, its history and sharing its uniqueness with others. All the photographic images used on this site have been taken by our own photographers - capturing some of the more beautiful aspects of York during the changing seasons.

Whether you are looking for Places To Stay in York, Things To Do or just browsing, we hope that you will be drawn into what York has to offer. Stay a bit longer and get the most from visiting this beautiful city.

York's famous streets hold some of the most unique shops in England, and whether you are strolling through the Shambles or meandering down Stonegate you will be bound to pick up a unique gift or souvenir. York's amazing history means that it boasts some of the finest Museums in Europe including the York Castle Museum, The Jorvik Viking Center, The Yorkshire Museum and the National Railway Museum.

York is an all-year-round tourist destination with an abundance of High Quality Hotels, Guest Houses and Self-Catering accommodation. Around these have grown a Restaurant and Night-life culture that is vibrant and continental in style.

With so much to see and do it's no wonder York has been voted Europe's favourite city for 2007.

Only some two hours or so traveling distance from London or Edinburgh by Train, makes York an ideal tourism base or venue for a weekend or midweek break.  So why not enjoy some quality time in Europe's top city!