2016 is a brilliant year to visit York and North Yorkshire with so much going on.

Book your tickets for the York Mystery Plans, celebrate the homecoming of the Flying Scotsman and don't miss a show at the new look York Theatre Royal.

Beautiful, historic, vibrant, York is famous for its medieval streets, city walls, Minster and chocolate!

Throw in superb shopping, world-class visitor attractions, a vibrant year-round festival programme and friendly atmosphere and you've got the perfect place for a relaxing and luxurious break.

In December, you'll have seen that York suffered from localised flooding but the city recovers quickly and is open for business as usual.

We're delighted to partner with Newsquest Media Group, publishers of the Bournemouth Daily Echo, to offer you the chance to win our luxury break and explore this beautiful city.

Our luxury York break includes:

  • Two nights at the Grand Hotel & Spa - York's 5 star hotel and Yorkshire's only AA star-rated hotel.
  • Full access to the hotel's facilities, including gym, sauna, pool, steam and relaxation rooms.
  • A one hour spa treatment each in the Spa.
  • Breakfast each morning for two.
  • A three-course dinner for two in Hudson's - The Grand's restaurant
  • Two two-day York passes - giving free entry to over 30 top visitor attractions
  • Two tickets for a show at York Theatre Royal
  • Return rail travel for two from your nearest connecting Virgin Trains East Coast Line or Cross Country

The prize is for two people and can be taken any time before October 31, 2016, Monday to Thursday nights, subject to availability. Not available during race dates. For more information about York, to go visityork.org

For more information about the Grand Hotel & Spa, visit thegrandyork.co.uk

To enter, answer the following question:

What is the name of York's 5 star hotel?

Send your answer with your name, address and daytime phone number to

Sarah Olley, Make it York, 1 Museum Street, York, YO1 7DT, by the closing date of Monday, March 21, 2016.

Terms and Conditions

The prize consists of:

  • Two-night stay for two people on a bed & breakfast basis at the Grand Hotel & Spa. Based on sharing a double/twin room.
  • Two one-hour spa treatments in the spa.
  • Dinner for two one evening in Hudson's - The Grand's restaurant.
  • Two two-day York passes.
  • Two tickets for a show at York Theatre Royal.
  • Return rail travel for two from your nearest connecting Virgin Trains East Coast Line or Cross Country.
  • Break available Sunday to Thursday only, does not include Friday or Saturday nights.
  • Break not available on race dates.
  • This prize/draw competition is open only to participants aged 18 and over.
  • The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.
  • The judges' decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted.
  • This competition is not open to Visit York, the Grand Hotel & Spa, Virgin Trains East Coast or Cross Country staff.
  • The closing date is Monday, March 21, 2016.
  • All parts of this prize are subject to availability.
  • Prize to be redeemed by October 31, 2016.
  • The winner will be the sender of the first correct entry opened after the closing date.