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Yorkshire Tours

York
Four Day Coach Tour

Day 1 School to York
Depart school by coach for Belfast/Larne crossing to Scotland and on to York.

Day 2 Guided Tour/Castle Museum/Jorvik
Morning guided tour of York with guide followed by visit to York Castle Museum with its famous Victorian street. Afternoon visit to Jorvik Viking Centre.

Day 3 Eden Camp/The Deep
Morning visit to this unique museum which will transport you back to wartime Britain. Afternoon visit to the world’s only Submarine. Take a dramatic journey into the future and a travel to the murky depths of the great ocean floor.

Day 4 Railway Museums/School
Morning visit to the railway museum before commencing by coach for Scottish port and coach to school.

Optional Extra Day
Morning visit to Eureka Museum for children where you can touch, hear, smell see and discover. Afternoon visit to Manchester United Museum
and tour of the stadium.

Scarborough
Four Day Coach Tour

Day 1 School to Scarborough
Depart school by coach for Belfast/ Larne crossing to Scotland and onward to Scarborough.

Day 2 Guided Tour/Castle Museum/Jorvik
Morning guided tour of York, followed by visit to York Castle Museum with its famous Victorian street. Afternoon visit to Jorvik Viking Centre.

Day 3 North Yorkshire Moors Railway/Eden Camp
This morning we catch the train to Goatland where you can see the station that was used in the film ‘Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone’ and visit the town of Goatland which is used to film ‘Heatbeat’. Afternoon visit to Eden Camp a unique museum which will transport you back to Wartime Britain.

Day 4 Shopping/School
Free time for last minute shopping before departing for Scottish port and coach to school.

Accommodation

THE ELMBANK HOTEL

With 72 bedrooms this city hotel with a country house atmosphere is full of character and charm where a warm and friendly welcome awaits you.
Groups are accommodated in twin rooms. All rooms are en suite with TV.

THE HOLGATE HILL HOTEL

This excellent hotel is centrally located providing easy access to all of the York attractions. The bedrooms are all tastefully decorated and equipped with radio, colour TV and hairdryer. All rooms have private facilities. Breakfast consists of cereal, juice, tea/coffee and toast.

CLARENCE GARDENS HOTEL

Ideally situated just ten minutes walk from the city centre, the hotel has 18 bedrooms with full facilities.

LYSANDER HOTEL

A small friendly hotel suitable for groups of 40 maximum. A very warm and welcoming hotel with wonderful food. All rooms are en-suite.

Want to Fly?
These tours can be operated with
flights to Leeds Bradford

Attractions

JORVIK VIKING CENTRE
Explore York’s Viking History, discover what life
was like here over 1000 years ago.
www.vikingjorvik.com

NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM
Students have the chance to visit one of only two real mines left open within Britain and ride the cage 140m underground!
www.ncm.org.uk

YORK DUNGEON
A museum of horror that brings more than 2000
years of gruesome authentic history back to life.
www.dungeons.com

MANCHESTER THEATRE OF DREAMS
The Theatre of Dreams tour includes the history
of the football club, the hall of fame, the trophy
room, the changing room and the pitch!
www.manutd.com

ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE CENTRE
Become an archaeological detective and explore
Viking rubbish and bones! A real hands-on
experience.
www.vikingjorvik.com

NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM
Embark on a journey into the past and discover
the story of the train at the National Railway
Museum.
www.nrm.org.uk

FLAMINGOLAND
Flamingoland has rides and attractions for
everyone including a triple loop rollercoaster and
a new water ride!
www.flamingoland.co.uk

BARLEY HALL
A superb re-creation of a late medieval townhouse. It is a hands-on experience and you can even try on medieval costumes!
www.barleyhall.org.uk

EDEN CAMP
You will experience the sights, sounds and even
smells of wartime Britain in the huts of an original Prisoner of War Camp.
www.edencamp.co.uk

EARTH CENTRE
The Earth Centre aims to increase understanding of sustainable development. Attractions include a challenge course, play area and outdoor activities.
www.earthcentre.org.uk

MAGNA CENTRE
Full of adventure demonstrating the power and
force of the four natural elements. Sci-trk is the
lnewest attraction.
www.visitmagna.co.uk

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
An impressive collection of aircraft based on an
authentic WWII Bomber Command Station.
www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk

YORK MINSTER
York Minster was started in the Thirteenth century and is the largest cathedral in Britain and contains a considerable amount of Medieval stained glass.
www.yorkminster.org

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM
Experience life as a Victorian. Take a journey through six hundred years of life in York. www.york.castle.museum.co.uk

EUREKA MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN
You can touch, hear, smell, see and discover
more than 400 hand-on exhibits at this award winning attraction.
www.eureka.org.uk