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
25th Jul - 31st Jul
Week 2
1st Aug - 7th Aug
Week 3
8th Aug - 14th Aug
Week 4
15th Aug - 21st Aug
Week 5
22nd Aug - 28th Aug
Changeover day
31st July 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
1st August 2022 at 1400
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!
2nd August 2022 at 1430
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!
3rd August 2022 at 1430
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
4th August 2022 at 1430
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
5th August 2022 at 1830
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
6th August 2022 at 0930
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
7th August 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!
8th August 2022 at 1400
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!
9th August 2022 at 1430
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
10th August 2022 at 1430
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
11th August 2022 at 1430
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
12th August 2022 at 1830
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
13th August 2022 at 0930
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
14th August 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
15th August 2022 at 1400
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!
16th August 2022 at 1430
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
17th August 2022 at 1430
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
18th August 2022 at 1430
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!
19th August 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!
20th August 2022 at 0930
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
21st August 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
22nd August 2022 at 1430
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
23rd August 2022 at 1430
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
24th August 2022 at 1430
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!
25th August 2022 at 1430
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
26th August 2022 at 1430
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
27th August 2022 at 0930
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
28th August 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!