York, a stunning university city known for its grand minster, has been crowned the friendliest and most relaxed place in the UK. While York is often linked with the War of the Roses and the Jorvik Viking Centre, it's also a haven of tranquillity and friendliness. Travel experts at Accor recently carried out a comprehensive study into the UK cities best suited for a serene and peaceful getaway, and York came out on top.
Factors such as the number of green spaces, coffee shops, and libraries, as well as environmental quality, local happiness, and annual sunshine hours were all considered in the evaluation of this northern oasis of calm. Adding another accolade to York's list, Betway, the settlement analysts, have now declared it as the UK's friendliest city. This survey took into account life satisfaction scores, safety, staff friendliness, quality of green spaces and parks, and the number of five-star rated restaurants.
York boasts 68 restaurants with a five-star rating online, and according to Betway, some of the country's most friendly and cheerful hospitality staff, reports the Mirror . If you're keen to experience York's renowned cheeriness and relaxed atmosphere, here are some of the city's top attractions and sights. Toto's Italian Restaurant.
If you're on the hunt for a cosy spot to grab a bite in York, look no further than Toto - a quaint family-run restaurant nestled on the city's eastern fringe. At Toto's, expect to be served up hearty, homemade Italian dishes like p.