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Cross-Curricular School Trip To York UK

York is one of the most beautifully preserved medieval cities in Britain and a really wonderful place for cross-curricular primary and secondary school trips.

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Highlights

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The grandeur of York Minster

02

Three hundred years of railway history at the NRM

03

Viking experience at the refurbished Yorkvik Centre

04

Spooky tales on a Ghost Walk

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The trip was incredibly well planned, and easy to lead. The staff are really helpful and kind and are quick to act on any queries or problems that arise.

St Ivo School

Suggested itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Depart school in your coach Castle Museum Evening meal
Breakfast and packed lunch York Minster and city centre Yorvik Centre Evening meal. Optional ghost walk
Breakfast and packed lunch National Railway Museum Arrive at school

What's included*

All travel by British touring coach**
Full board accommodation
Insurance
1 teacher place for every 8 students
24/7 emergency support on tour

*Excursion fees may not be included in this tour – please contact us to learn more.

**Coach subject to driver’s hours regulations

Recommended excursions

01 York Minster
02 National Railway Museum
03 Jorvik Viking Centre
04 York Castle Museum
05 Yorkshire Museum
06 York Art Gallery
07 Clifford’s Tower
08 Ghost Walk
09 York Dungeon
10 York’s Chocolate Story
11 Boat trip, York
12 Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar and Richard III Experience at York Bar
13 Barley Hall
14 DIG
15 Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
01 York Minster

One of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe with impressive medieval stained glass and stone-work. Follow the free discovery trail, with guided tours and workshops are also available. Visit the underground chambers of the Minster, now a museum, or for outstanding views of the city climb the 275 steps of the Cathedral Tower.

2 hours See on map
02 National Railway Museum

This outstanding Museum explores 300 years of railway history through a huge collection of exhibits. Highlights include a replica of Stephenson’s Rocket, The Mallard – the fastest steam locomotive in the world, a Japanese bullet train, the Eurostar and Queen Victoria’s favourite carriage. See the train workshop and a miniature train set. Educational workshops are also available.

3 hours See on map
03 Jorvik Viking Centre

Experience life in Viking Age York and understand more about where the Vikings came from and why they came here. This popular attraction is built on the archaeological site of the thousand-year-old Viking city of Jorvik. Following closure due to extensive flood damage in December 2015, the Jorvik Viking Centre has undergone a major refurbishment and is scheduled to re-open in May 2017.

2 hours See on map
04 York Castle Museum

Explore 400 years of York’s past, with recreated rooms showing how people lived in different historic periods, toys on display dating back 150 years, and a costume gallery. The Museum’s best known attraction is a recreated Victorian York Street. A special exhibition focuses on WW1 and visitors can also view the recreated 18th century prison cells, with National Curriculum-linked workshops available.

2-3 hours See on map
05 Yorkshire Museum

The significant collections of the museum cover Roman, Anglian, Viking and Medieval York, fossil finds, rocks and minerals including a meteorite. Highlights include the 8th century Coppergate Helmet, The Bedale Hoard of Viking silver and gold, a marble Roman bust of Constantine the Great and a giant fossilised ichthyosaur skeleton.

Image: Richard North – CC BY 2.0
2 hours See on map
06 York Art Gallery

Paintings, ceramics, decorative art, studio pottery, drawings, water colours and prints can all be seen in this historic building. The collections include Italian works from the 14th century, Dutch masterpieces from the 17th century, Victorian works and paintings by LS Lowry, David Hockney and the York born artist William Etty. The collection of ceramic art is one of the most important in the UK.

2 hours See on map
07 Clifford’s Tower

A visit to this 13th century fortification is a great way to get a good view of the historic city of York. This is all that remains of York Castle, once the centre of government for the North of England and originally founded by William the Conqueror. The building has been used as both a prison and a royal mint, and a model shows what the Motte and Bailey castle would have looked like in medieval times.

45 minutes See on map
08 Ghost Walk

A great evening activity this spooky walking tour looks at the history and mystery of the city through folklore and legend. Students will enjoy the scary storytelling skills of a specialist guide.

1.5 hours See on map
9 York Dungeon

Explore the city of York’s darkest history through a multi-sensory experience taking the visitor back in time. Complete with special effects and 360 degree sets encounter the city’s most notorious characters including Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin. A new Viking show was added in 2016.

1.5 hours See on map
10 York’s Chocolate Story

Take a guided tour through York’s chocolate story and the famous families The Terry’s, The Craven’s and The Rowntree’s who made Chocolate making such an important industry in York for almost 300 years.  Learn about the origins of chocolate, how to make it; taste it and its sustainability. Uncover interesting facts about York’s best known products, the Chocolate orange and the KitKat.

1 hour See on map
11 Boat trip, York

Enjoy a boat trip on the River Ouse with a chance to see the city’s historic buildings, bridges and sights from a different perspective. There are great photo opportunities and plenty of wildlife to discover along the river.

Image by Chris j wood at en.wikipedia  CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
1 hour See on map
12 Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar and Richard III Experience at York Bar

Through interactive exhibits discover how the city of York changed during the reign of Henry VII, the first Tudor King. Learn more about Henry’s life and times and Horrible History facts about everyday life in Tudor times. Displays of authentic armour and weapons teach about the bloody War of the Roses where Richard was defeated by Henry VII.

1 hour See on map
13 Barley Hall

This medieval house was discovered in the 1980’s during demolition work and has been carefully restored and decorated to show how it would have looked in 1483. Once home to the Priors of Nostell from 1360 and the Mayor of York in 1430 visitors can experience what life was like in medieval England. Image by James Hartshorn (CC BY 2.0).

1 hour See on map
14 DIG

A hands-on archaeological attraction which allows students to dig for real artefacts in four special indoor archaeological pits. Items can be unearthed from different periods covering York’s two thousand year history. Students also have an interactive session with an archaeologist to help them analyse and learn from their finds.

1.5 hours See on map
15 Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum

This award winning Second World War museum, near Malton in North Yorkshire is housed in a former WWII Prisoner of war camp. Displays in the different huts help students learn more about life on the Home Front and the Front Line and also cover WWI, social history and post WWII conflict.

2-3 hours See on map
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Typical accommodation

Image displaying the Stableside (formerly York Racecourse Centre)
Stableside (formerly York Racecourse Centre) See on map

Why groups like it:

Specialises in providing accommodation for school groups
Located by York Racecourse – 10 minutes by coach or 20 minute walk to the city centre
Friendly and welcoming

Facilities:

Common room
Free Wi-Fi
Gardens
Image displaying the YHA York
YHA York See on map

Why groups like it:

Fully refurbished Victorian building offering modern accommodation
45 rooms, 32 with en-suite facilities
Riverside walk to the city centre

Facilities:

Private dining room and 24-hour café bar
Games room with pool table
Free Wi-Fi in communal areas

Learning outcomes

Subject focus

Students can:

  • Experience learning outside the classroom–history, culture, science, design and technology and the arts
  • Gain a deeper understanding of British history including Roman Britain, The Vikings, Medieval times, Henry VII, Richard III and Henry VIII, Victorian times and WWI and  WWII
  • Understand archaeology at DIG
  • See the design, engineering and technological achievements over 300 years at the National Railway Museum
  • See original artworks
  • Build confidence and learn to value the skills and techniques needed for personal and team success
  • Discover, explore and have fun with fellow students and teachers

Student outcomes

Students will have had an opportunity to:

  • Add context to their classroom studies in a wide range of subjects
  • Gain independence and self-confidence
  • Strengthen existing friendships and made new friends

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