For the culture Vultures a visit to the York Minster is a must. This is the largest Gothic Medieval Cathedral north of the Alps and is a treasure house of 800 years of stained glass.

Visit the world’s biggest and best Railway museum or the Castle museum with its perfectly recreated Victorian and Edwardian street scenes.

Let the 21st Century technology transport your party back to Viking age York at Jorvik or marvel at William the conquerors Clifford’s Tower and wander through the terrifying York Dungeon.

Quaint and charming tea shops and pedestrianised streets make York an Ideal city to explore on foot. Enjoy self guided themed tours on churches, food, the riverside, railway heritage, roman York and the city walls.

Take one of "five routes to retail heaven" around cobbled streets containing 2000 shops.

As a city of festivals, York boasts a year round calendar of Viking, Roman, Christmas, Music, Antique, comedy, Books, food and drink and Horse racing events.

If you fancy a flutter and a day at the races, York hosts premier horseracing at one of the UK best courses.

For the foodies, York is also home to the UK’s largest food and drink festivals in September.

With a wealth of hotels and guest houses, restaurant and bars, York is an ideal location for your special Hen Party.