On Sundays we say hello to new students. We can help you plan your transfer from your arrival airport or, if you prefer, arrange a taxi transfer for you.

Taxi transfers are not included in the course fee and there is an additional charge

Getting to York Taxi transfers

York has some of the finest City Walls in Europe and they provide great views of the City.

The walls surround the medieval city in a c-shape (there was originally a lake to one side of the City) and are almost unchanged since their construction in the 13th Century.

York is home to the largest Railway Museum in the World.

The UK was 'the cradle of the railways': an industry which transformed the way the world moves. From the earliest trains to the world's fastest steam train, from trains built in the UK to a bullet train from Japan, see some of the most remarkable vehicles which ever existed as you explore this one-of-a-kind building.

National Railway Museum

The beautifully restored home of Lord Fairfax and his daughter, Ann

"He has built her a resplendent house filled with beautiful things so that she might have a bright future in a glorious society"

This is a great chance to try some of our amazing local cheese.

Cheese has always been a part of English food but many smaller cheeses and cheese makers disappeared in the twentieth century. Thankfully, a resurgence of artisan cheesemaking means that some lovely local cheeses are available again!

We will make - and then eat - a classic British dish.

Each week we will choose an iconic English recipe to follow, and sample the results together.

We will take a walk around Knaresborough, a ridiculously pretty little market town, and then visit Harrogate, the birthplace of the world famous Bettie's tearooms.

In its heyday, movie stars and royalty visited Harrogate to bathe in its waters. Knaresborough is truly picturesque little town with an iconic viaduct and an historical witch

Harrogate Knaresborough

We welcome our new participants and say goodbye to those leaving. It's sad to say goodbye but we hope you have had a great time with us and will have many happy memories of your time in York!

We can arrange taxi transfers to any airports but most participants choose Manchester or Leeds. Manchester airport is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

Airport transfers

We will show you around the hidden paths and passages of the city.

Some of these little footpaths and back alleys have existed since mediaeval times.

Famous for being the first of its kind, the Jorvik centre is a great introduction to Viking York.

York was the Capital of Viking Britain and their City was based on the banks of the river. A major excavation in the 1970s uncovered streets, houses and thousands of artifacts, many of which became the basis for the much imitated Jorvik Viking Centre.

The Jorvik Centre

A medieval town house in the city's historic centre. Imagine what life was like for the family who lived there during the 13th century.

A painstaking reconstruction of the original, the Hall is divided into rooms, each furnished with authentic ornaments and recreating the style of the era.

Yorkshire is perhaps the greatest of the brewing regions in England and home to some famous beers.

What is the difference between beer, ale and lager? Why is it called Indian Pale Ale? Just a couple of questions we will answer in our introduction to English beer!

We will make - and then eat - a classic British dish.

Each week we will choose an iconic English recipe to follow, and sample the results together.

Scarborough is a beautiful mix of the old and new. A picturesque harbour, Victorian hotels and a castle on the headland!

We welcome our new participants and say goodbye to those leaving. It's sad to say goodbye but we hope you have had a great time with us and will have many happy memories of your time in York!

We can arrange taxi transfers to any airports but most participants choose Manchester or Leeds. Manchester airport is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

Airport transfers

Discover York's Roman remains.

You can still see elements of the first city, but you have to look for them! This tour will trace the development of Roman York and we will visit some of the surviving features of the Romans' Northern stronghold.

We will pay a late visit to the Minster and listen to Evensong

This is a traditional Christian choral service and a real York experience.

The guilds of York each had their own hall, these, and some incredible Medieval churches help give a flavour of the City from the Norman period.

Your teacher will guide you round a small selection of our halls and churches.

This is a great chance to try some of our amazing local cheese.

Cheese has always been a part of English food but many smaller cheeses and cheese makers disappeared in the twentieth century. Thankfully, a resurgence of artisan cheesemaking means that some lovely local cheeses are available again!

We will make - and then eat - a classic British dish.

Each week we will choose an iconic English recipe to follow, and sample the results together.

The Royal Armouries is home to one of the world's largest collections of arms and armour, but also provides a fascinating insight into some of the wars which have shaped Europe over the last 1000 years.

The museum is in Leeds and a short walk brings us to the shopping area for some free time!

Things to do in Leeds

We welcome our new participants and say goodbye to those leaving. It's sad to say goodbye but we hope you have had a great time with us and will have many happy memories of your time in York!

We can arrange taxi transfers to any airports but most participants choose Manchester or Leeds. Manchester airport is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

Airport transfers

York has some of the finest City Walls in Europe and they provide great views of the City.

The walls surround the medieval city in a c-shape (there was originally a lake to one side of the City) and are almost unchanged since their construction in the 13th Century.

York is home to the largest Railway Museum in the World.

It's not all about trains and engineering. This enormous museum also includes the Royal Carriages. See how the British Royal Family from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II travel by train!

National Railway Museum

The beautifully restored home of Lord Fairfax and his daughter, Ann

"He has built her a resplendent house filled with beautiful things so that she might have a bright future in a glorious society"

This is a great chance to try some of our amazing local cheese.

Cheese has always been a part of English food but many smaller cheeses and cheese makers disappeared in the twentieth century. Thankfully, a resurgence of artisan cheesemaking means that some lovely local cheeses are available again!

We will make - and then eat - a classic British dish.

Each week we will choose an iconic English recipe to follow, and sample the results together.

We will take a walk around Knaresborough, a ridiculously pretty little market town, and then visit Harrogate, the birthplace of the world famous Bettie's tearooms.

In its heyday, movie stars and royalty visited Harrogate to bathe in its waters. Knaresborough is truly picturesque little town with an iconic viaduct and an historical witch

Harrogate Knaresborough

We welcome our new participants and say goodbye to those leaving. It's sad to say goodbye but we hope you have had a great time with us and will have many happy memories of your time in York!

We can arrange taxi transfers to any airports but most participants choose Manchester or Leeds. Manchester airport is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

Airport transfers

No trip to York around Christmas would be complete without visiting York's St. Nicholas Christmas Market.

Treat yourself to a mulled wine and finish your Christmas shopping at the same time!

Famous for being the first of its kind, the Jorvik centre is a great introduction to Viking York.

York was the Capital of Viking Britain and their City was based on the banks of the river. A major excavation in the 1970s uncovered streets, houses and thousands of artifacts, many of which became the basis for the much imitated Jorvik Viking Centre.

The Jorvik Centre

A medieval town house in the city's historic centre. Imagine what life was like for the family who lived there during the 13th century.

A painstaking reconstruction of the original, the Hall is divided into rooms, each furnished with authentic ornaments and recreating the style of the era.

This is a great chance to try some of our amazing local cheese.

Cheese has always been a part of English food but many smaller cheeses and cheese makers disappeared in the twentieth century. Thankfully, a resurgence of artisan cheesemaking means that some lovely local cheeses are available again!

We will make - and then eat - a classic British dish.

Each week we will choose an iconic English recipe to follow, and sample the results together.

Scarborough is a beautiful mix of the old and new. A picturesque harbour, Victorian hotels and a castle on the headland!

We welcome our new participants and say goodbye to those leaving. It's sad to say goodbye but we hope you have had a great time with us and will have many happy memories of your time in York!

We can arrange taxi transfers to any airports but most participants choose Manchester or Leeds. Manchester airport is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.