by Ethel Smith

Created on: April 09, 2007   Last Updated: September 01, 2009

My Background to York

I live in the East Riding of Yorkshire, within 40 minutes drive of York, and have done so all my life. York has so much to offer the visitor whether a day tripper, weekender or longer staying holidaymaker. It is such a diverse city that there is something on offer no matter what time of year you visit or your age.

Nearby

From York it is really easy and quick to visit Leeds. Leeds is ideal if you want to partake in some city shopping or sightseeing. Leeds can be reached by car, train or local bus. There is actually an International airport about half way between

Leeds and Bradford.

The very pretty and historic market town of Beverley is but a short distance away from York. Here you can visit Beverley Minster, the races or the market .

Travelling to the east of York, within another 40 minutes or so, you can visit the coast and a traditional seaside resort such as Bridlington. Travel further south along the coast to reach Hornsea and its freeport village for bargain shopping.

Further to the south-east of York but still only about 45 minutes away there is Kingston-Upon-Hull. This city of mixed blessings and problems still has a lot to offer in the form of theatre, restaurants, museums and art galleries.

A little way from York there is the splendid Castle Howard, where Brideshead Revisited was filmed. It is a wonderful stately home which you pay to visit, but it is well worth the entrance fee. It is set in large grounds and is really spectacular. At certain times of the year you can watch opera in the grounds.

York itself

From childhood I paid regular visits to York, often as part of my school trips. It always had a wealth of museums, architecture and educational entertainment. In more recent times the Jorvig Centre opened with interactive displays. This is also known as the Viking centre and is a great place for a fun but educational visit .

The transport museum has expanded over the years and houses many displays such as steam train engines which are huge .

The Castle Museum has always been a favourite of mine and really is a good mornings visit. As you walk through the many displays of clothing and differing eras of housewares, for example, you get totally lost in the past. As with all of York's museums, unless it has changed recently, you pay to enter. Fees though are reasonable, with family reductions where applicable, and the Castle Museum is definitely worth the money, although this museum can be a bit tiring.

There is a pleasant grassy

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