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The GoUK.com Guide to areas in the UK
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York
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Location
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North East England in the county of Yorkshire
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Population
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175,000
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Travel
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2 hours to London and 2 hours 30 minutes to Edinburgh by train
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Description
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York is a beautiful and historic town and is Britain's second most popular city with tourists. York is halfway between London and Edinburgh. The city centre has quaint narrow medieval streets, including the oldest street in Britain and interesting small shops. The old city walls surround the city centre. York Minster is one of the finest and largest cathedrals in England. York is a university city full of culture
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York has excellent museums including the Jorvik Centre, York Castle Museum and National Railway Museum. There are 4 cinemas including a 12-screen multiplex cinema and 4 theatres. York has many pubs, a good range of restaurants and some nightclubs. York has a good range of sport and leisure facilities. There is a racecourse in the city and the River Ouse provides many watersports
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Surrounding Areas
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York is surrounded by beautiful countryside including the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park
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Location Map
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York
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