University of York

The University of York (abbreviated as Ebor or York for post-nominals) is a collegiate plate glass research university, located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering...

History of York

ROMAN YORK The Romans founded the city of York. They invaded Yorkshire in 71 AD and built a fort between the rivers Ouse and Foss. By the mid 2nd century a small town grew up by the fort. Craftsmen and merchants came to live there because the soldiers in the fort...

York Cathedral

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the third-highest office of the...

Things to do in York

York Minster Taking just 250 years to build, York Minster is a mightily impressive building and the dominant landmark in the city. One of Northern Europe’s most beautiful Gothic cathedrals, it’s grand proportions are matched only by the quality of it’s craftsmanship....

Nights out in York

Nightclubs in York York’s largest nightclub is Kuda and it is set across three floors of the old York Institute building on Clifford Street. They have different rooms accommodating different musical tastes, from House, Club and Dance anthems through to R’n’B and...

Best Restaurants in York

Rustique in York One of the most popular restaurants in York, Rustique is such a success because they have a winning formula. They’re not pushing boundaries or telling a story on a plate, they just serve classic French-style dishes at affordable prices. The two course...