York

Nowhere in England packs as much historical might into as small a space as York. From Romans and Anglo-Saxons to Vikings and Normans, the list of former inhabitants is a long one and the visible reminders of their presence today many, with the medieval period taking the historical limelight thanks to the monarchs and merchants who left indelible fingerprints on England’s northern heart.

York contains such a charming hodgepodge of history and culture that it’s easy to remain captive to its sights. But look beyond the medieval walls, and you’ll find this northern city is an ideal springboard for adventures through the wildly scenic Yorkshire countryside.