 YorkJoin us on an excursion to the historic city of York and enjoy excellent Christmas shopping in timeless surroundings. Wander the ancient streets, filled today with jewellery stores, tea shops, cafes, and buildings that huddle so closely together you can practically stand in the middle of the pavement, arms outstretched, and touch the houses on both sides of the street. Explore the Gillygate area for antiques dealers, St. Mary's Square and its Coppergate pedestrian mall for name brands and high street stores, and Newgate Marketplace for local vendors selling a variety of wares. If you are looking for extra-special gifts, York has many speciality shops, including Maxwell & Kennedy for high quality Belgian and Cambridge Wells chocolate and Mulberry Hall, located in a medieval house, devoted to the best of British and European porcelain, fine china and crystal. This superbly preserved walled city also has a wealth of sightseeing opportunities to distract you from gift hunting. The most famous of all its historical buildings must be York Minster, a magnificent Gothic cathedral that took 250 years to complete and is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Climb to the top of the 275 steps to experience outstanding views of the city and the beautiful Vale of York. The city is rich in museums, which include the National Railway Museum, the largest railway museum in the world, the Castle Museum, the terrifying York Dungeon and the £5 million Jorvik Centre which ‘flies’ you through time. Each is waiting to enthral you with fascinating tales of times past. Entrance fees not included unless stated. 
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