The Easter Gold Course runs from 3rd April to 8th May. However, most participants come for one or two weeks either side of the Easter Weekend (16th~17th April) or for the two following weeks (from 24th April).

The programme for these weeks is on the following pages. The programme for the first week (3rd~10th April) will be planned once we have a clear idea of the number of participants.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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Join our teachers for a walk rounf the York Chocolate Festival

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!

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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!

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.

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.

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.

York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!

We will have a look round, including a guided tour. This is also a great location for a "Lesson Out" so we will be doing some project work based round our visit.

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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!

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 Harrogate, a pretty little spa town for some free time and shopping.

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Find out more…

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!

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!

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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!

York's Snickelways are a wonderful set of tiny streets and lanes leading you across the centre of the City!

York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!

We will have a look round, including a guided tour. This is also a great location for a "Lesson Out" so we will be doing some project work based round our visit.

Find out more…

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!