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
Week 1
30th May - 5th Jun
Week 2
6th Jun - 12th Jun
Week 3
13th Jun - 19th Jun
Week 4
20th Jun - 26th Jun
Week 5
27th Jun - 3rd Jul
Changeover day
5th June 2022
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
England's finest City Walls
6th June 2022
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 constriction in the 13th Century.
One of the World's iconic Gothic buildings!
7th June 2022
York Minster is awe-inspiring! The largest medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe with some of the finest medieval stained glass in the world. The current Minster took over 250 years to build.
You will have a guided tour of this amazing building and the chance to explore the foundations museum.
A real taste of Yorkshire!
8th June 2022
Yorkshire is home to centuries of Cheese making and today the region boasts some amazing artisan cheeses from the farmland and National Parks around York.
You will have the chance to taste a range of cheeses, learn how they were made and find out about the places the come from.
Walk down a Victorian street
9th June 2022
When John Kirk founded the Castle Museum in the old prison buildings he started a trend for reconstructions within museums that continues to the present day. Kirkgate, the reconstructed Victorian street is the heart of this incredible museum but there is much more besides.
Accompanied by your teacher you will explore the various galleries of the museum.
Time to relax
10th June 2022
The end of a busy week and a chance to unwind and reflect. Our barbecues are a feature of the summer and with something to eat and a glass in your hand the College garden is a great place to share time with friends!
A day at the seaside
11th June 2022 at 930
Yorkshire has some of the most dramatic coastline in England with long sandy beaches, high cliffs and some beautiful coastal towns and villages.
We will visit Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby and also have the chance to visit Goathland - home to Hogsmead station (a must for Harry Potter fans)! Goathland is also know to fans of "Heartbeat" as the setting for "Aidensfield".
Changeover day
12th June 2022
On Sundays we say hello to new students and goodbye to those going home. . 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!
Taxi transfers are not included in the course fee and there is an additional charge
Hidden York is waiting for you!
13th June 2022
Within the walls, medieval York is a maze of small streets, the most famous being Stonegate, with its iconic view of the Minster and The Shambles, the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books. York has a fascinating web of even smaller streets and passages, called Snickelways. These provide a fascinating way to explore the City!
Your teacher will guide you around the streets and snickelways and tell you some of the history of our amazing City!
Viking Kingdom!
14th June 2022
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 Jorvik Viking Centre.
Raise a glass to local brewing
15th June 2022
OK, we are biased but the best beer in Britain comes from Yorkshire and we will show you why! York is surrounded by some famous Yorkshire breweries from Samuel Smiths in Tadcaster to the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham. Try some different local styles and find out about the renaissance in micro brewing.
200 years of amazing engineering
16th June 2022
From the earliest trains to the world's fastest steam train, from trains built in the UK for China to a bullet train from Japan.
Time to relax
17th June 2022
The end of a busy week and a chance to unwind and reflect. Our barbecues are a feature of the summer and with something to eat and a glass in your hand the College garden is a great place to share time with friends!
A beautiful town and an amazing House
18th June 2022 at 930
Beverley is a beautiful market town in East Yorkshire, famous for its square and church. Castle Howard is one of the most famous Stately Homes in England. Used for many films and TV series, the house is set in amazing grounds with lakes, follies and fountains.
Changeover day
19th June 2022
On Sundays we say hello to new students and goodbye to those going home. We can help you plan you transfer from your arrival airport or, if you prefer, arrange a taxi transfer for you. 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!
Taxi transfers are not included in the course fee and there is an additional charge
Find the first city
20th June 2022
There are elements of the Roman City you can see, 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 Roman's Northern stronghold.
Georgian splendour!
21st June 2022
Fairfax House is a beautifully preserved Georgian Town House with some amazing furniture. The House, now open as a museum, has an interesting history, having been a storeroom for The Castle Museum and a Cinema!
Try something iconic
22nd June 2022
Nothing says Yorkshire like Yorkshire Pudding and the good news is they are really easy to make! We will make some puddings and try some other sweet Yorkshire delicacies!
See under the Cathedral
23rd June 2022
York Minster was built on the site of the Roman Principia. The remains of the Roman building are visible in the Foundations Museum, which also includes a fascinating museum covering the history of York Minster from the first building in 627AD to the present time.
Finish the week at our College barbecue!
24th June 2022 at 1830
The College garden is a great place to be with your friends. We provide the food and drink while you relax.
We provide a range of soft drinks, sausages and veggie burgers
The beautiful Yorkshire Dales, followed by a little shopping!
25th June 2022 at 930
Bolton Abbey is famous as one of the most beautiful places in The Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will visit the Abbey, walk round the estate and enjoy the scenery before heading to Skipton, a pretty little market town for some free time and shopping.
Changeover day
26th June 2022
On Sundays we say hello to new students and goodbye to those going home. We run a transfer service to Leeds and Manchester airport from early morning until the evening. 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!
Sacred and secular Medieval splendour
27th June 2022
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 quide you round a small selection of our halls and churches.
2000+ years of local history
28th June 2022
Set in a beautiful garden in the grounds of the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey, The Yorkshire Museum traces the history of our city from Roman times while the natural history section goes back millions of years!
The museum is home to the famous Middleham Jewel and has recently added an exquisite horde of Roman bronzes, including a bust of Marcus Aurelius.
A local landmark, followed by tea
29th June 2022
The white horse dominates the view of The North York Moors. This local landmark is, in fact, relatively recent having been created in the 18th century by the local school teacher. A walk above the horse gives amazing views of the vale of York. On the way home we will stop for afternoon tea
Travel like the Queen!
30th June 2022
Our visit to The Station Hall takes in the amazing Royal Carriages. See how Queen Victoria travelled to Scotland, see the armoured train used by the Royal Family during the war. The Station Hall also has a fascinating display of Carriages from the earliest railways right up to the middle of the 20th century.
Time to relax
1st July 2022
The end of a busy week and a chance to unwind and reflect. Our barbecues are a feature of the summer and with something to eat and a glass in your hand the College garden is a great place to share time with friends!
A great House and a lovely spa town
2nd July 2022 at 930
Harewood is a great stately home, coming to terms with its history and involvement in the slave trade. The house is home to a stunning collection of art and furniture and also has a lake, gardens and a bird garden. Harrogate is a charming spa town with some good shopping and a famous tea room!
Changeover day
3rd July 2022
On Sundays we say hello to new students and goodbye to those going home. We run a transfer service to Leeds and Manchester airport from early morning until the evening. 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!