Welcome!

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

Get to know York on an afternoon tour of the city, including Afternoon Tea!

We will also show you the bus stops, where to change money, the main shopping areas and our meeting points for activities in the City.

A curious hill figure from the 1800s

A short drive north brings us to White Horse Bank and some amazing views over the Vale of York. Can you guess how big it might be?

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!

One of our top museums famous for its reconstruction of Victorian York.

Set partly in the remains of York Castle and mainly in the remains of York Prison, The Castle Museum is best-known for Kirkgate, a reconstructed Victorian street, complete with day and night lighting and shops with staff in period costume. The museum also has temporary exhibitions, local craft exhibits and its own flour mill on the banks of the River Foss.

Try Yorkshire pudding at a local restaurant

This is your chance to find out how to make the delicious, but very simple, Yorkshire Puddings. While they are cooking we will tell you their history!

The Royal Armouries Museum is a fascinating tour through the history of the country seen through the powerful but tragic influence of war

Leeds is the closest of the North's post-industrial towns and boasts some amazing Victorian Arcades.

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 is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

A chance to walk the 3.2kms of York's famous Bar Walls

We will guide you round, explain the history - including why a 50m section is missing! We will finish with a well earned drink!

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

Sit back as your time car carries you round this detailed reconstruction of Viking streets, houses and workshops, then visit the underground museum!

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 or artisan cheesemaking means that some lovely local cheeses are available again!

York Minster is the highlight of any visit to the City and is one of the best-loved and most visited buildings in the UK!

You will have a private, guided tour of the Cathedral and a chance to attend Choral Evensong at the end of out visit.

Join us for tea - or help us with the baking!

We will be baking Fat Rascals, a bit like a Scottish/Devon Scone - but more tasty! If you don't like cooking but do like cakes, join us later to eat the results with a lovely cup of Yorkshire tea!

Harewood House has an unfortunate past but a glorious present as custodian of a fine art collection.

Harewood puts on a great display for Christmas and this, along with the fabulous gardens makes for a memorable day out.

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 is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

See some of York's many Medieval Halls

Most trades in the medieval period had guilds, and most guilds had their own hall. Several of these still exist and can be visited. We will guide you round two of the best halls, explaining their history and their importance to York.

York Minster is the highlight of any visit to the City and is one of the best-loved and most visited buildings in the UK!

You will have a private, guided tour of the Cathedral and a chance to attend Choral Evensong at the end of out visit.

York's Christmas Market happens from the 17th of November to 23rd of December 2023. The shops, restaurants and attractions are decorated for Christmas and the town has a lovely winter feel to it, not to mention all the festive events.

You will also find St Nicholas Fair, which has been a regular in the streets of York during the festive period since 1992. The well known alpine chalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square and make it very festive indeed. There are also numerous local traders and artisan products present.

One of our top museums famous for its reconstruction of Victorian York.

Set partly in the remains of York Castle and mainly in the remains of York Prison, The Castle Museum is best-known for Kirkgate, a reconstructed Victorian street, complete with day and night lighting and shops with staff in period costume. The museum also has temporary exhibitions, local craft exhibits and its own flour mill on the banks of the River Foss.

Yorkshire Pudding will be on the menu in the hotel, you get a chance to make it!

This is your chance to find out how to make the delicious, but very simple, Yorkshire Puddings. While they are cooking we will tell you their history and then eat them as part of an evening meal

Spas and markets make for a great day out!

Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire known as a fashionable spa resort due to it's local mineral springs. There are restored Moorish-style Turkish baths and a health spa. Knaresborough is a market and spa town near Harrogate and on the river Nidd. It boasts a large picturesque viaduct and stunning views.

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 is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

A chance to walk the 3.2kms of York's famous Bar Walls

We will guide you round, explain the history - including why a 50m section is missing! We will finish with a well earned drink!

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!

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!

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

Sit back as your time car carries you round this detailed reconstruction of Viking streets, houses and workshops, then visit the underground museum!

Join us for tea - or help us with the baking!

We will be baking Fat Rascals, a bit like a Scottish/Devon Scone - but more tasty! If you don't like cooking but do like cakes, join us later to eat the results with a lovely cup of Yorkshire tea!

Castle Howard has a long-standing tradition of providing visitors with a magical display for Christmas. The setting is one of the UK's most famous stately homes.

In addition to the Christmas display, we have a chance the view the house, garden, grounds and temples.

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 is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

See some of York's many Medieval Halls

Most trades in the medieval period had guilds, and most guilds had their own hall. Several of these still exist and can be visited. We will guide you round two of the best halls, explaining their history and their importance to York.

York Minster is the highlight of any visit to the City and is one of the best-loved and most visited buildings in the UK!

You will have a private, guided tour of the Cathedral and a chance to attend Choral Evensong at the end of out visit.

York's Christmas Market happens from the 17th of November to 23rd of December 2023. The shops, restaurants and attractions are decorated for Christmas and the town has a lovely winter feel to it, not to mention all the festive events.

You will also find St Nicholas Fair, which has been a regular in the streets of York during the festive period since 1992. The well known alpine chalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square and make it very festive indeed. There are also numerous local traders and artisan products present.

One of our top museums famous for its reconstruction of Victorian York.

Set partly in the remains of York Castle and mainly in the remains of York Prison, The Castle Museum is best-known for Kirkgate, a reconstructed Victorian street complete with day and night lighting and shops with staff in period costume. The museum also has temporary exhibitions, local craft exhibits and its own flour mill on the banks of the River Foss.

From our schooldays onward, Christmas lunch has been a British tradition which we are going to share with you all

Join us next to the College for a traditional Christmas lunch

The Royal armouries Museum is a fascinating tour through the history of the country seen through the powerful but tragic influence of war

Leeds is the closest of the North's post-industrial towns and boasts some amazing Victorian Arcades.

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 is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.

A chance to walk the 3.2kms of York's famous Bar Walls

We will guide you round, explain the history - including why a 50m section is missing! We will finish with a well earned drink!

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

Sit back as your time car carries you round this detailed reconstruction of Viking streets, houses and workshops, then visit the underground museum!

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 or artisan cheesemaking means that some lovely local cheeses are available again!

York Minster is the highlight of any visit to the City and is one of the best-loved and most visited buildings in the UK!

You will have a private, guided tour of the Cathedral and a chance to attend Choral Evensong at the end of out visit.

Our last day, time for Christmas tea

Forget tea! We will drink mulled, wine, share mince pies and reflect on an eventful year, an interest packed course and look forward to a Happy Christmas!

Spas and markets make for a great day out!

Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire known as a fashionable spa resort due to it's local mineral springs. There are restored Moorish-style Turkish baths and a health spa. Knaresborough is a market and spa town near Harrogate and on the river Nidd. It boasts a large picturesque viaduct and stunning views.

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 is particularly convenient as it also has a direct train service to York.