For visitors to hotels in York the Kilima Hotel is well-positioned to reach the ancient walls, York racecourse, York Minster, the Shambles, Stonegate and other interesting shopping areas. For designer-wear and a more modern experience the McArthur Glen designer outlet is also close by.
York is full of interesting, historical and unusual attractions and throughout the City you will find so much to do and see. York Minster: the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe; Jorvik: Viking York re-created; The National Railway Museum: the biggest collection of Railway memorabilia anywhere; York Castle Museum: depicting life through the ages of York including the most recent 1960's exhibition where you will recognise some fascinating items! Outdoors, enjoy the splendid architecture, walk the ancient walls and why not take the Rowntree Walk and learn about the man who left not only a chocolate factory to the city, but a legacy of benefits for the improvement of life for ordinary people.
Beyond the City of York the attractions of Yorkshire include grand and famous houses such as Castle Howard (16 miles and approx. 30 minute drive) Harewood House near Leeds (25 miles, approx. 40 minutes drive) National Trust properties such as Beningborough Hall and Fountains Abbey and there are many more than space allows here. As one of the main independent hotels in York, the Kilima provides visitors an excellent base and with the bonus of the hotel leisure club to enjoy on returning from the day out.
For more information about York and Yorkshire visit: www.visityork.org or www.yorkshire.com Other useful websites: www.rowntreewalks.org www.yorkminster.org www.yorkdesigneroutlet.com
