About City of York Council

York is one of England's finest and most beautiful historic cities. The city is a mixture of Medieval, Georgian and Victorian streets and buildings which support today's shops, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities and festivals. York has many places to explore whether you are one of its four million annual visitors or a local resident. At its heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York's long history and rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam, and the modern, tourist-oriented city is a carefully maintained heir to that heritage.