York Races

York is one of the premier tracks in Europe having recently won the Racecourse of the Year title and come out on top in the Times newspaper survey of all Britain`s racecourses.

York traces a fascinating history back to Roman and Viking times. Today it is a bustling city growing as a commercial, tourist and regional centre. A fine range of restaurants, shopping opportunities and attractions including the Jorvik Viking Centre and National Railway Museum as well as the history of the Minster, Castle and City Walls, supplements York�s extensive selection of excellent hotel accommodation.

Below you can watch some classic footage of York races from 1947