Gateway to YORK and NORTH YORKSHIRE
York is a castle walled, historic city, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city is popular with visitors who enjoy its rich heritage. York has played an important role throughout much of its almost 2,000 year existence.
The city was founded as Eboracum in AD 71 by the Romans and was made the capital of Britannia. During the Roman period influential historical figures, such as Constantine the Great, became associated with the city. The entire Roman Empire was governed from York for two years by Septimius Severus.
The Vikings captured the city in 866, renaming it Jorvík, the capital of a wider kingdom of the same name covering much of Northern England. Around the year 1000, the city became known as York.
Richard II wished to make York the capital of England, but before he could effect this he was deposed.
York has an extensive public transport system, a railways station, several bus terminus areas and several 'Park and Ride' routes serving the city.
There are several car parks around the city of York, however they are expensive and the Park and Ride system is cheap and reliable. Parking at the Park & Ride facilities is free. On entrance into the car park you collect a token from a machine and hand it to the bus driver. The bus driver activates the token that will then allow you to leave the car park without payment on your return.
The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford, the nearest ferry port is at Hull. York is very popular and visitors looking for accommodation are advised to book early.