What attracts them to York?

Not only the warm welcome they receive from the Yorkshire people, also the wonderful history, tradition and majesty that is York.

Yet York is not a Disney-like attraction. York is a thriving, bustling city where its inhabitants live, work and enjoy its local amenities.

Historical buildings, museums, excellent shopping, fine restaurants and accommodation - York has them all.

The city is surrounded by wonderful countryside and the region has other fascinating cities, towns and villages just waiting to be explored.

Opposite are some useful addresses and contact details which may help you if you are planning to visit the city and its surrounding area.

York Tourist Information Centres
De Grey Rooms, Exhibition Square York
Tel: 01904 621756 Fax: 01904 625618
Railway Station, York
Tel: 01904 621756 Fax: 01904 625618
20 George Hudson Street, York YO1 6WR
Tel: 01904 554455 Fax: 01904 554460

York Tourism Bureau
20, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6WR
Phone: 01904 554455 Fax:01904554460

Yorkshire Tourist Board
312 Tadcaster Road, York, YO2 2HF
Tel: 01904 707961

The National Trust Information Centre
32 Goodramgate, York, YO1 2LG
Tel: 01904 659050

Jorvik Viking Centre
Coppergate, York, YO1 1NT
Tel: 01904 643211 Fax: 01904 627097

York City Art Gallery
Exhibition Square, York, YO1 2EW
Tel: 01904 551661
 
York Castle Museum
The Eye of York, off Tower Street, York, YO1 1RY
Tel: 01904 653611

National Railway Museum
Leeman Road, York, YO2 4JX
Tel: 01904 62126

Yorkshire Museum
Museum Gardens, York, YO1 2DR
Tel: 01904 629745