The Young Learners' Winter Course runs from 4th February to 18th February.
The programme for these weeks is on the following pages.
Winter in York
4th February 2024
The Young Learners' Winter Course runs from 4th February to 18th February.
The programme for these weeks is on the following pages.
Find out about our historic city!
5th February 2024 at 16:00
This is our chance to show you some of the highlights which make York one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe!
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.
More than just trains!
6th February 2024 at 14:00
York has a rich railway history and is home to the largest Railway Museum in the World.
It's not all about trains and engineering. This enormous museum also includes record breakers and world firsts!
Typical British Baking
7th February 2024 at 16:00
Have a go at baking traditional British scones in the Melton College café.
We'll provide the ingredients and help you follow the recipe.
Meet the locals
8th February 2024 at 14:00
Projects are a great way to get to know the city, speak with locals and visitors and practise your English.
We will prepare some project work in our lessons and spend the afternoon completing it in the city centre.
At the Hole in Wand!
9th February 2024 at 16:00
Take on York's popular wizard golf course. Use your skills as well as your spells to get round the magical course in as few shots as possible!
Your score at the end of the course will decide which potion prize you take home. Will it be tears of wizard or basilisk blood?
Swords and shopping
10th February 2024 at 10:00
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!
Changeover day
11th February 2024
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!
Find out about our historic city!
12th February 2024 at 16:00
This is our chance to show you some of the highlights which make York one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe!
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.
It's Pancake Day!
13th February 2024 at 16:00
It's Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day! Follow our tradition, making and eating your own pancakes in the College.
Do you like yours with lemon, sugar, or something else?
Meet the locals
14th February 2024 at 14:00
Projects are a great way to get to know the city, speak with locals and visitors and practise your English.
We will prepare some project work in our lessons and spend the afternoon completing it in the city centre.
The largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe!
15th February 2024 at 16:00
York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!
We will have a guided tour, learning about some of its history and most important features.
In the Viking city!
16th February 2024 at 16:00
This week we are celebrating York's annual Viking Festival!
Take part in some of the Viking traditions and get a taste for Viking life in the old city of Jorvik.
Swords and shopping
17th February 2024 at 10:00
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!
Time to go home
18th February 2024
We say goodbye to the Winter Course 2024! 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!