Quite possibly the most historic settlement in Northern England
, York has been inhabited for millennia and was first recognised as city in 71 AD when it was founded under the name Eboracum by the Romans.
This article is intended to focus on spa days in York however you may need idea of how to free yourself up to indulge in a spa. Just where exactly can you pack the other half and kids off to in York whilst you toddle off and spend a day getting pampered at one of the cities luxury day spas.
First up for potential days out for the rest of the family are Yorks many museums which are dedicated to major periods in the cities history. You have the Jorvik Museum which is a big hit with kids and charts Yorks time as a Viking settlement, if your kids like a good scare or perhaps you just want to give them one anyway you could always drop by the York Dungeon!
One of Yorks biggest draws is without doubt the National Railway Museum, Yorks only national museum and free attraction ideal for all of the family, except you of course!
So theres certainly no shortage of museums in York and we have only mentioned a select few. The main attraction in York is arguably the city itself with its picturesque cobbled streets lined with some of the finest buildings you will find in any English city centre. York is a perfect place to while away your day shopping, sightseeing and sampling the local food and drink.
Lets also not forget the sport, York City have just returned to the football league and the York Knights Rugby League are currently plying their trade the Championship.
So thats everyone else sorted now its time to think about you!
York has a number of Spas situated both in the city centre in various suburbs surrounding it. Most York day spas will offer a number of similar treatments which you would expect anywhere although each is also likely to have a treatment in which they specialise.
When choosing your spa it may be advisable to check the exact location on Google maps to ensure you have good transport links back to the city centre if this is where youre staying or where you have packed the family off to.
Staying in the city centre for your spa may be convenient but as you head out you will find day spas in some of the most beautifully picturesque settings you could imagine.