I’m off to York for a two night short break soon, courtesy of Visit York. I was last in York five years ago, when York University was being considered as a place of study by one of our sons. I thought I’d enjoy spending some time getting to know this beautiful city better when visiting him, however he decided to study in Glasgow.

York Minster by visitingeu
I’ll be staying at the Grange Hotel one of the hotels taking part in the See You in York promotion, running until 31 March 2010, where you can stay for three nights for the price of two, or stay for four nights for the price of three. The promotion also offers a three day York Pass, allowing entry to over fifty attractions, for the price of a two day pass.

Looking up the River Ouse in York by Neil T
As I like to feature readers’ tips in this online travel Europe guide, if you have any recommendations on what to do and see in York, please leave a comment on this post.
Twitter Tips
@Célia Pedroso I had a great time there. Don’t miss the Holy Trinity Church, the Yorkshire Museum Gardens and the restaurant-bar Biltmore.