Question of the week: Could you recommend a favourite weekend break destination in the UK? "If you want to see the history of Britain in one easy stop, head to York. People have been living where the rivers Foss and Ouse meet for at least the last 4000 years, but the famous periods of occupation are the Roman Period and the Viking Age. The Roman walls are still standing, and lots of artefacts have been found in and around the city, spanning the entire history of the city. Some of the most impressive sites are the walls (you can walk all the way around the Medieval city on top of the walls!), and York Minster, the largest Gothic building north of the Alps. Or you could take one of the many ghost tours to try to meet up with some of the ancient residents who might still roam the streets...
But York's only attraction isn't history. It is a real student city (there are two universities), and it's also small enough to walk around - no need to spend a lot of money on transportation. There are lots of great restaurants, clubs and things to do, as well as hostels and cheap places to stay.
So, plan your trip - it's an easy train ride from King's Cross - and spend a weekend playing on the river, investigating history and exploring one of the most vibrant cities in England."
- Kris
NB - see also this post for more links and ideas of things to do in York.
* Photo by Martin Pettitt, used under Creative Commons, with thanks.
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