York, England, is a walled medieval city 55 mi/90 km northeast of Manchester. It is a great place to explore, with narrow streets, lovely shops and timbered homes with gabled roofs.
A short drive west of York, Knaresborough is a historic riverside market town with quaint shops, castle ruins and an impressive viaduct. The surrounding countryside features the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales national parks.
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