Get to know the other Gold Course participants and some of the staff over a glass of traditional Mulled Wine.
Week 1
25th Nov - 1st Dec
Week 2
2nd Dec - 8th Dec
Week 3
9th Dec - 15th Dec
Week 4
16th Dec - 22nd Dec
Bishop's Residence
25th November 2019 at 18:00
Get to know the other Gold Course participants and some of the staff over a glass of traditional Mulled Wine.
Bishop's Residence
26th November 2019 at 18:00
Explore the rich history of Christmas themed poetry over a drink (or two) with one of our senior staff.
27th November 2019 at 14:30
York Minster dominates the skyline in York and has done for nearly 1000 years! The Minster is the focal point of the Christmas season for the City and one of the most visited sites in the UK!
Bishop's Residence
28th November 2019 at 18:00
Have a go at making the most famous English Christmas treat!
29th November 2019 at 14:30
See York from a different angle as we glide down the beautiful river Ouse. After the cruise we will go for a drink to warm up at Walmgate Ale House
30th November 2019 at 09:30
Visit some of the UK's finest Victorian Arcades, and do a little shopping! Also, a chance to visit the amazing Royal Armouries Museum!
2nd December 2019 at 14:30
York's wonderful Christmas Market runs throughout the festive season! Explore the stands and stall with your teachers and perhaps try something to eat or drink!
Bishop's Residence
3rd December 2019 at 18:00
Yorkshire's own Gervase Phinn writes hilariously about his time as a school inspector in The Yorkshire Dales, including a never to be forgotten description of a typical Nativity Play
4th December 2019 at 14:00
A chance to see one of Britain's most famous houses decorated for the festive season. Also home to a bird garden and beautiful ornamental grounds
5th December 2019 at 14:30
York's finest Georgian Town House is open and decorated for the season! Some amazing furniture and a fascinating glimpse of a past era.
6th December 2019 at 14:30
The largest Railway Museum in the World is on our doors step, tracing the history of the train from Rocket to Eurostar! Also, a chance to see the beautiful Royal Carriages.
7th December 2019 at 09:30
The picturesque Yorkshire coast and the gorgeous North York Moors provide a bleak but beautiful backdrop to our day out. Also a chance to see "Aidenfield" home of Heartbeat and "Hogsmeade" station, where a young Harry Potter arrived on his first day at Wizard School!
9th December 2019 at 18:00
The best beer in Britain comes from Yorkshire! Try a wide range of styles (and strengths!) at our tutored beer tasting.
Bishop's Residence
10th December 2019 at 18:00
Dylan Thomas wrote with affectionate humour about Christmas during his childhood. Come and meet some of his amazing characters over a drink with a senior member of staff
11th December 2019 at 14:00
Perhaps the most famous stately home in the whole county, Castle Howard knows how to celebrate Christmas! See an awesome display of festive decorations whilst visiting this iconic Yorkshire landmark.
Bishop's Residence
12th December 2019 at 18:00
Yorkshire's most famous food is delicious and easy to make! Come and try for yourself!
13th December 2019 at 20:00
Sample the evening atmosphere of Britain's most beautiful city and visit one or two of our amazing, traditional pubs!
14th December 2019 at 09:30
The spa town of Harrogate is part of a fun day out which also features the Ripley, a village built in the French style
16th December 2019 at 14:30
Arguably the first museum in the world to present exhibits in a reconstruction of their environment. Kirkgate, in The Castle Museum, looks fabulous for Christmas!
Bishop's Residence
17th December 2019 at 18:00
Think of Christmas writing and you think of Dickens! Tiny Tim, Marley, Scrooge and, of course, the three ghosts! Come and meet them all and find out some of other places they have appeared!
18th December 2019 at 14:30
Barley Hall is a reconstructed medieval Town House and every year throws open its doors to show us what Christmas would have been like in the Middle Ages!
19th December 2019 at 18:00
Everyone knows Wensleydale thanks to Wallace and Gromit but Yorkshire is home to an array of mouth-watering Cows', Sheeps' and Ewes' milk cheeses. Come and try some along with some fruit cake and beer, a great Yorkshire tradition!
The Chopping Block
20th December 2019 at 13:00
Our course is nearing the end but we can't finish without a traditional Christmas lunch!
21st December 2019 at 09:30
Our final trip takes in the beautiful Cathedral in Durham and the the chance to visit the riverside area in vibrant Newcastle, home of some great restaurants, bars and shopping!