York is located on the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss, in the heart of the Yorkshire regions. The central location of the city allows for groups to not only visit York but places nearby such as Leeds, Scarborough or Whitby. The beautiful historic walled city can easily be accessed by coach or train.
York has an array of attractions covering a variety of subjects and in particular it has a wealth of historical places to explore which cover a large selection of topic areas from the Romans to the Tudors.
Why not let your students become Chocolatiers for the afternoon? Discover Yorks sweet past with a visit to York’s Chocolate Story and learn how the confectionary industry thrived in the city.
If your trip is curriculum-based, one of our tour managers will be happy to discuss your learning objectives with you. We want your group to achieve the best educational benefits from the tour, no matter how many subjects or topics you wish to cover and of course including the fun element.
Why book Curriculum Travel for Residential School Trips and Educational Visits?
Take a journey back in time through the different eras of British History with a tour to York. Curriculum Travel is the Primary & Middle school specialist area within Rondo Travel – which is one of the founding members of the School Travel Forum and also one of the first School Tour Operators to be awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. We do not make unnecessary administration charges and wherever possible you will only deal with 1 person from start to finish including being on call for your tour.
What size groups do you cater for?
Group usually start at a minimum of 10 with no maximum group size. For primary & middle schools we work on a 1:10 free place for a teacher.
Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?
Curriculum Travel will always try to assist to ensure inclusivity on any of our group trips. This is best achieved by discussing any special requirements from the initial inquiry. Sadly not all destinations are currently accessible but we will always advise on suitable alternatives or work arounds.
Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Curriculum Travel is proud of its history in providing successful and rewarding tours to many groups with SEN needs. The needs of the individual are always taken into consideration
Anything else?
All itineraries will be tailored to your specific Learning Objectives or Curriculum studies. They are all AGE APPROPRIATE. Below is just a sample itinerary.
Day 1
• Pick up at school and depart by coach and travel to York
• Comfort stops en route
• Lunch – own arrangements – bring packed lunches – try and support our green
initiative by bringing re-usable drinking bottles
• Visit York Minster with guided tour and chance to climb the bell tower
• Check into the hostel/hotel
• Evening meal at hostel/hotel or local restaurant
• Evening walk around the city walls
Day 2
• Breakfast and collect packed lunches
• Visit Jorvik Viking Centre
• Visit DIG
• Visit Clifford Tower
• Visit York Castle Museum
• Evening meal at hostel/hotel or local restaurant
• Evening Ghost Walk tailored to age group
Day 3
• Breakfast and collect packed lunches
• Load coach and depart to days visit
• Visit to Eden Camp Modern History Museum or Murton Park with Danelaw Centre for
Living History with workshops
• Arrive back at school early evening
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