Offering a taste of the quieter lifestyle, York has everything you would look for in a city without the hustle and bustle you may typically find.

Located halfway between London and Edinburgh, York has a storied past that offers a window into days gone. Structures such as the York Castle, York Minster and York city walls are some of the biggest draws for the city, attracting a high volume of tourists every year. If that's not enough, the city also has the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and the Wolds on its doorstep, just waiting to be explored.

With an abundance of museums, pubs and tea rooms on offer, York has a vibrant cultural scene and is packed full of things to do and places to see.

The property prices in York are on the higher end of the scale for a UK city. According to Zoopla, properties have sold, on average, for £327,950 across the last year.

Typically, semi-detached properties sell for £281,571, whilst terraced properties sell for £286,118, and flats can command around £201,812. Renting costs vary based on location, but findings have highlighted how the average cost of rent is increasing in the area, with a one-bedroom going for an average of £700pcm.

A historical city awaits exploration, but where should you begin? If you're moving to York, you're in luck - there's much on offer.

Step Back in Time

Still enclosed in medieval city walls, York may be a modern city, but its historical roots remain. Why not take a walking tour of the famous walls, the most complete set left in England? If that's not enough, take a trip to the Gothic York Minster cathedral that dominates the skyline or visit York Castle and take in hundreds of years worth of the city's history.

Alongside these attractions, York also boasts over 20 museums, covering a different segment of the city's fabled past - including links to the Vikings. Did you know the metropolis used to be called Jorvik?

Alternatively, if you're looking to get outdoors and stretch your legs, why not head over to one of the most notable landmarks, The Shambles? With mentions of the street appearing in the Doomsday Book, it's seen some sights over the years and is rumoured to have inspired Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter franchise.

Tasty Treats Whilst You Rest Your Feet

Most - if not all cities - have an eclectic mix of places to eat and drink. York is no different. With several restaurants, cafes and tea rooms to choose from - and even an eponymous ham, York can be considered a foodie's forte.

Locals boast that there are enough pubs that you could visit a different one every day of the year and still not have been to them all. Additionally, York CAMRA's 'Beer Census' found that 328 unique real ales are on offer within the city - how's that for diversity?

Equally, some of the world's best-known and loved chocolate brands have roots in North Yorkshire. Terry's, Craven's, and Rowntrees are amongst the brands to hail from York, whilst locals host an annual Chocolate Festival. No strangers to an extravaganza, other annual events include the Festival of Food and Drink, the Assize of Ale event and the York Beer & Cider Festival.

Or, why not pop along to the Chocolate Museum and learn more about the municipality's cocoa-infused history?