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Known for
The Shambles, York Minster, the city walls, Micklegate, the Jorvik Viking Centre and a medieval street plan that still works 2,000 years after the Romans laid it out
A little history
Founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD, captured by the Vikings who called it Jorvik. One of the most complete medieval cities in northern Europe, with walls, bars and streets largely intact. Constantine was proclaimed Emperor here.
Walk the city walls at dawn before the tourists arrive. Fossgate and Gillygate for independent restaurants. The Shambles is worth seeing once — then escape to Micklegate for real York life. Bishy Road (Bishopthorpe Road) on a Saturday.
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Food & drink in York
Fossgate and Gillygate have excellent independent restaurants. Bishy Road is one of England's finest independent shopping streets. The market in Parliament Street is excellent.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across York. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
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Bishy Road is a model for the independent high street. York's tourism economy provides footfall; the independent community provides quality and character.
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Frequently asked questions
York is a place in North Yorkshire known for the Shambles, York Minster, the city walls, Micklegate, the Jorvik Viking Centre and a medieval street plan that still works 2,000 years after the Romans laid it out. Founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD, captured by the Vikings who called it Jorvik. The population is around 210,000.
Fossgate and Gillygate have excellent independent restaurants. Bishy Road is one of England's finest independent shopping streets. The market in Parliament Street is excellent.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in York and across North Yorkshire. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local York businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing York and the wider North Yorkshire area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers York and the surrounding area in North Yorkshire, including Micklegate, Fossgate, Gillygate, Bishopthorpe Road, Heslington, Holgate, Acomb and Tang Hall.
