Christmas in York
York has been named the top tourist destination on the East Coast.
East Coast customers were asked to choose their top three favourite destinations in six categories in a survey, ranking the best place for shopping, family days out, romantic breaks, historical attractions, nightlife and rest and relaxation.
York was names as the favourite in half of the categories, beating other popular destinations on the East Coast Main Line including London, Edinburgh and Harrogate in the same categories.
The top six destinations chosen by East Coast customers were:
- Shopping: London
- Family day out: York
- Romantic break: Edinburgh
- Historical attractions: York
- Nightlife: Newcastle
- Rest and relaxation: York
East Coast Commercial and Customer Sevice director Peter Williams says:
"The results of our customer survey found that the City of York remains one of the most popular destinations on the route, which was a great achievement considering the stiff competition it faced from other cities on the East Coast such as Edinburgh, Leeds and London.
"The city has wide appeal with numerous activities for families and history enthusiasts alike with attractions such as the Jorvik centre, York Minster and the City Walls. Those looking for a more relaxing pace can enjoy the quieter side of the city and get some R & R by visiting one of the many health and beauty spas or long countryside walks that York has to offer."
Chief Executive of Visit York, Gillian Cruddas says: "This is fantastic news and we are delighted that York has yet again come out on top in this public opinion poll. With world class attractions surrounded by beautiful architecture, our visitors return to York again and again. And the beauty of York too is that it is so easy to visit by train."
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