Online hotel booker Octopus Travel is promoting the virtues of York as a Valentine’s destination.

With the recent increase in domestic short breaks as a consequence of the recession fallout, home-grown historical cities are finding a new audience, say the company, which has over 50,000 hotels worldwide available online.

York has a long, dramatic history, stretching all the way back to the Romans who first established the city – which they called Eboracum – as their northern stronghold in Britain. After a period of Anglo-Saxon government, the Vikings sacked York and claimed it for their own in 866AD.

The main attraction is York Minster, the grand cathedral that was developed over hundreds of years on the site of an ancient Roman fort.

A spokesman for Octopus Travel said: “York’s turbulent history is part of what makes it such a romantic destination. Strolling around the walled city and through York Minster is a great way for a couple to spend time together, plus it’s a really manageable size for seeing everything over a weekend, which makes it ideal for Valentines.”

With Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, short break bookings are expected to be higher than usual. Octopus Travel advise booking early for York hotels.

Via EPR Network
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