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Historic walled city in the UK, known for its impressive cathedral, Viking heritage, and chocolate-making history.

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A super fun festival in the heart of York, the Jorvik Viking Festival honors the rich Norse heritage of the UK. This festival marks the end of the winter hardships and the beginnings of spring. When: February (dates vary) Look forward to: Competitions, incredible food and drink (think kegs and roasted meats), live history performances, longboat racing, and electrifying battle performances.  Pro tip: Don’t forget to dress up!

booksandbao 5 years ago

If you love Harry Potter, you will love York. Walking around feels like wandering Hogwarts.

clumsygirltravels 3 years ago

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  • 11 Totally Unique UK Festivals for 2023

    The UK has bad rap for being stuffy and overly serious. But UK culture isn’t just confined to tea, royal weddings, and crumpets (thank goodness). Fantastic, fun, and totally bizarre, the UK’s weirdo festivals are at the heart of its history and culture. They’ll mostly amaze and charm you. Sometimes they’ll totally confuse you. But […]

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