Learning English in the country where it is spoken is the best possible way to learn. You will have the chance to learn and practise with real people in real situations.
Week 1
25th Sep - 1st Oct
Week 2
2nd Oct - 8th Oct
Week 3
9th Oct - 15th Oct
Week 4
16th Oct - 22nd Oct
Week 5
23rd Oct - 29th Oct
Week 6
30th Oct - 5th Nov
Week 7
6th Nov - 12th Nov
Week 8
13th Nov - 19th Nov
Week 9
20th Nov - 26th Nov
Week 10
27th Nov - 3rd Dec
1st October 2023
Learning English in the country where it is spoken is the best possible way to learn. You will have the chance to learn and practise with real people in real situations.
Get to know Britain's best historic city!
2nd October 2023 at 1400
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.
Visit the largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe
3rd October 2023 at 1430
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 our visit.
Try some local flavour!
4th October 2023 at 1400
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!
Home of the World's fastest steam train!
5th October 2023 at 1400
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!
A great Yorkshire tradition!
6th October 2023 at 1400
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!
A day at the seaside
7th October 2023 at 0940~1730
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!
Transfers and changeovers
8th October 2023
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.
England's best city walls!
9th October 2023 at 1400
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!
The first and still the best
10th October 2023 at 1400
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!
Try some of our wonderful Yorkshire Beer
11th October 2023 at 1430
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!
Home of the famous Kirkgate
12th October 2023 at 1400
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.
See some beautiful Yorkshire Countryside
13th October 2023 at 1400
A short drive north brings us to White Horse Bank and some amazing views over the Vale of York
The beautiful Yorkshire dales, followed by a little shopping!
14th October 2023 at 0920~1730
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.
Transfers and changeovers
15th October 2023
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.
Visit the largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe
16th October 2023 at 1430
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 our visit.
Medieval splendour
17th October 2023 at 1400
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.
Try some local flavour!
18th October 2023 at 1400
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!
Painting York
19th October 2023 at 1400
See some local an well as international paintings in York's Art Gallery
Make this iconic Yorkshire treat!
20th October 2023 at 1400
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 once done, we will eat them. It's not just food for thought!
A great house and a lovely spa town
21st October 2023 at 0940~1730
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 beautiful lake and gardens.
Transfers and changeovers
22nd October 2023
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.
Things that go bump in the night
23rd October 2023 at 1400
Join us for a drink and some food, and explore some traditions!
Halloween is an American festival but based on some very old European folklore. We will have some fun trying some traditional food and maybe telling a ghost story or two.
Visit the largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe
24th October 2023 at 1400
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.
Try some local flavour!
25th October 2023 at 1400
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!
Castle defence
26th October 2023
Clifford's Tower is the largest remaining building of York Castle, Northern England's greatest medieval royal fortress.
A beautiful House with an interesting history
27th October 2023 at 1400
Despite being one of the most remarkable baroque houses in England, with richly carved and finished interiors, relatively little is known about the history of Beningbrough. Discover what we do know about the hall, from its Elizabethan beginnings to wartime billet
Swords and shopping
28th October 2023 at 0940~1730
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!
Transfers and changeovers
29th October 2023
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.
Things that go bump in the night
30th October 2023 at 1800
Join us for a drink and some food, and explore some traditions!
Halloween is an American festival, but based on some very old European folklore. We will have some fun trying some traditional food and maybe telling a ghost story or two.
Visit the largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe
31st October 2023 at 1500
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 our visit.
Try some local flavour!
1st November 2023 at 1400
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!
Home of the famous Kirkgate
2nd November 2023 at 1400
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.
A great Yorkshire tradition!
3rd November 2023 at 1600
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!
Yorkshire's leading Victorian seaside resort
4th November 2023 at TBC
Scarborough is a beautiful mix of the old and new. A picturesque harbour, Victorian hotels and a castle on the headland!
Transfers and changeovers
5th November 2023
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.
Get to know Britain's best historic city!
6th November 2023 at 1345
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.
Visit the largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe
7th November 2023 at 1430
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 our visit.
Try some local flavour!
8th November 2023 at 1430
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!
Home of the World's fastest steam train!
9th November 2023 at 1430
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!
Make this iconic Yorkshire treat!
10th November 2023 at 1400
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 once done, we will eat them. It's not just food for thought!
Swords and shopping
11th November 2023 at 1000
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!
England's best city walls!
13th November 2023 at 1400
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!
The first and still the best
14th November 2023 at 1430
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!
Try some of our wonderful Yorkshire Beer
15th November 2023 at 1430
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!
In the medieval heart of York
16th November 2023 at 1430
Barley Hall is a reconstructed medieval town house located in the city's historic centre. Imagine what life was like for the family who lived there during the 13th century.
The Hall is divided into rooms, each furnished with authentic ornaments and recreating the style of the era.
A traditional English recipe
17th November 2023 at 1400
Nothing is more British than an afternoon tea, complete with scones!
Follow a classic English recipe to learn how to make scones, then enjoy them freshly baked with a cup of tea.
Explore a different city!
18th November 2023 at 900
Manchester is one of the most well-known cities in the north of England.
You will have the opportunity to get to know this characteristic city, have some lunch, and make the most of some free time to explore.
Medieval splendour
20th November 2023 at 1430
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.
Dive deep into Yorkshire's past
21st November 2023 at 1430
Opened in 1830, this is one of the earliest purpose-built museums in the country
Try some local flavour!
22nd November 2023 at 1430
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!
In the picture
23rd November 2023 at 1430
See some of the pieces on exhibit here in York.
York Art Gallery's collections are of national and international importance, including over 1,000 paintings and a nationally significant collection of twentieth-century studio ceramics.
An Autumn treat
24th November 2023 at 1400
Parkin is a traditional British cake eaten around this time of year.
Bring out your inner baker and see if yours passes our taste test!
A picture perfect Yorkshire town
25th November 2023 at 1000
A truly picturesquese little town with an iconic viaduct and an historical witch
Get ready for Christmas!
27th November 2023 at 1400
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!
A heavenly sound
28th November 2023 at 1730
We will pay a late visit to the Minster for the Evensong service.
This is a traditional Christian choral service and a real York experience.
Try some of our wonderful Yorkshire Beer
29th November 2023 at 1430
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!
"He has built her a resplendent house filled with beautiful things so that she might have a bright future in a glorious society"
30th November 2023 at 1430
A chance to see a wonderfully restored townhouse, built by a Georgian gentleman for his beautiful daughter
A Yorkshire classic
1st December 2023 at 1400
Somewhere between a scone and a rock bun, Fat Rascals are a Yorkshire treat to be enjoyed with afternoon tea.
Have a go at making your own. We hope they taste and look as good as the ones in the picture!