YORK

2000 years of English history are alive within the city walls of York, where there is abundant evidence of Roman, Viking, Saxon and Norman occupation, and many areas such as the Shambles are largely unchanged since the Middle Ages. The Jorvik Centre and the infamous Ghost Walks are essential elements of any school trip while the National Railway Museum, Eden Camp and the Minster add enormous variety to any itinerary.

Accomodation

Holgate Hill Hotel
Holgate Road, York
t: 01904 653786
Family owned hotel with multi-bedded en-suite facilities, situated just a short walk from the city walls.

Quality Leeds/Selby ***
South Milford, Leeds
t: 01977 682 761
A 3 star hotel set within 16 acres of its own private grounds, with 97 en-suite bedrooms and full leisure facilities.

Prices

£199 (4 days)
Based on 44 children under 16, including 5 free teacher places, staying at the Holgate Hill Hotel.

£225 (4 days)
Based on 44 children under 16, including 5 free teacher places, staying at the Quality Leeds/Selby.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1
Coach pick-up at school
Stena HSS to Stranraer
Arrival at hotel

Day 2
Walking tour of York
National Railway Museum
Jorvik
A.R.C.
Ghost Walk

Day 3
Full day in Flamingoland

Day 4
Eden Camp
Stena HSS to Belfast
Coach return to school

Attractions

A.R.C. York
Archaeological Resource Centre.

The Deep Hull
The World’s only Submarium. Take a dramatic journey into the future - and travel to the inky depths of the great ocean floor.

Doncaster Dome
Huge leisure centre.

Eden Camp Malton
Museum located in former 2nd World War prisoner of war camp.

Eureka Museum Halifax
The museum for children - where learning is hands-on and lots of fun (up to 12 years).

Falconry UK Ltd Thirsk

Ferrybridge Power Station

Flamingoland Malton

Theme Park.

Jorvik Viking Centre York

Lightwater Valley Ripon
Theme Park.

Magna Science Adventure Centre
Opened in April 2001 and described as a “Full-on adventure,” demonstrating the power and force of the four natural elements: earth, air, fire & water. Exhibits include a gyroscopic chain, a water cannon and steel water wheel, a giant lava lamp and the opportunity to control a real JCB earthmover.

National Coal Mining Museum
Wakefield
Travel down a real coal mine, meet genuine pit ponies and enjoy the natural trail, a contrast to the underground world of the mine.

National Museum of Photography, Film & Television
Bradford

National Railway Museum York

Scarborough Seaside Resort

Walking & Ghost Tours York

White Rose Cruises

York Castle Museum

York Dungeons

York Minster

York Museum

York Story

Yorkshire Sculpture Park