York

Many travel guides will tell you about York's little streets, and its tendency to have those streets invaded by Vikings, Romans and such. It’s all true. But nowadays it's what York's community does with those little streets that really sets it apart. You'll find a crowd of independent shops, cafes and galleries, plus layer after layer of ancient architecture jostling for position. Presiding over it all is the glorious York Minster, a sandstone leviathan with immense charisma that dominates the city centre and offers fresh, weird design delights with each repeat visit. Photography by Peter Byrne and words by Russ Thorne

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Cycle the Solar System

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Should you feel like escaping the confines of the city, the cycle paths surrounding York offer an easy escape. And, because no bike ride is complete without pondering our own vast insignificance in the face of an infinite universe, you can learn about the solar system as you go. Cunningly scaled down and featuring artistic representations of the planets, the solar system bike route explores our celestial neighbours, mixing sculpture and science with a nice pedal into the greenery.

Cycle the Solar System
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Cycle the Solar System
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Cycle the Solar System
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Cycle the Solar System
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Cycle the Solar System
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Cycle the Solar System
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Cycle the Solar System
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Imaginarium

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