Welcome to Proper York – an independent guide to visiting York, written by people who live there.

York is one of the most visited cities in the UK, according to an official tourist website survey. Properyork.com shows you why. We’ll help you explore this truly unique city in a way the official York tourism websites can’t. Consider this your VIP pass to the very best bits the magical city of York has to offer.

Find out where to see this great view of the Minster - FREE

Why visit York?
York combines 2,000 years of history with a modern outlook: the city boasts great shopping, a wide variety of top restaurants and a vibrant nightlife, but also offers stunning architecture, wonderful churches and some of the best museums in the country.

The city also has great transport links; York is conveniently located halfway between London and Edinburgh, just a two-hour train ride from the capitals of England and Scotland.

It’s also within easy reach of Leeds, a buzzing city with everything from top-class football (most of the time) to high finance and big business; the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Moors, the inspirations for literary and TV classics from Wuthering Heights and Dracula to It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet and Heartbeat, and beautiful coastlines and resorts like Scarborough and Whitby. All are a bus ride, a train ride – by steam train, if you wish – or short car journey from York.

Betty's - one of many fine cafes in York

So if you’re planning to visit York, whether as a new visitor or have been discovering the delights of this fine English city for years, we’ll help you enjoy the city better.

We can help you find the best things to do in York, the best places to go in York, learn more about the history of York and generally how to get the best out of your visit to York.

Browse the website, explore the links and enjoy York more with properyork.com. Thanks for visiting, and have a great trip to the proper York.