The Best Life
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 exceptional, inventive, progressive and beautiful, a forward-looking city with a clear sense of history and exciting ambitious plans for the future.
Connected and creative - after 2000 years it continues to inspire new ways of thinking, doing, and being.
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
