Whitby

5th September 2026

Start your stay in the UK in style with a trip to the Great British seaside. Winding lanes, fish & chips, games on the beach, boat rides and the gothic ruins that inspired Dracula. We will transport you from York to the coast for the day where you can explore and discover all that Whtiby has to offer.

• Famous for its old town streets and towering cliffs overlooked by a medieval abbey.
• The town's harbour is a great place to take a boat trip out into the North Sea and enjoy the nearby seaside ammusements.
• Locals claim the town has the best fish & chips in the country; without a doubt, it has one of the best beaches!
• Before the trip we will give you lots of ideas for places to visit and be on hand during the day to provide support.

London

24-26 October 2026

Discover one of the World's most iconic cities with our 3 day London experience. Running from 24th to 26th October, from our base in the hear of the City, we welcome you to the UK's global capital.

• Explore London's famous West End and Oxford Street shopping district.
• Join our walking trail around Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace.
• See the best of London Theatre with a trip to see Wicked at the Apollo Theatre, Victoria.
• Discover South Bank after dark: Towerbridge, Shakespeare's theatre, roasted chestnuts and some little known art!
• Palace, prison, historical execution site and home of the Crown Jewels... welcome to the Tower of London!
• Experience London by water with our Thames river cruises... one by day and one by night.

The total cost of the trip is £340, including all tour activities, supervised accommodation in the heart of The City, plus all meals from Saturday evening to Monday lunchtime. You can book in two ways: Either, pay in full now, or secure your place by paying a deposit and pay the remaining cost later. All bookings can be made online via the links below.

York

27 to 29 November 2026

Roman fortress, Viking Capital and Medieval Masterpiece... York is one of the UK most celebrated cities and comes alive at Christmas like no other time of year. Join us for a festive celebration in the heart of Northern England.

• Explore the winding streets and winter charm of York's Christmas Market.
• Discover the birth of British chocolate and sample its many sweet delights!
• Challenge yourself with our York treasure trail for a unique perspective on 2000 years of history.
• Settle in for our private Christmas movie night - Popcorn at the ready
• Let your hair down at York's very own trampoline park!

For anyone not studying in York, the total cost of the trip is £280, including all tour activities, supervised accommodation, plus all meals from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime. You can book in two ways: Either, pay in full now, or secure your place by paying a deposit and pay the remaining cost later.

For those already studying at York COllege or Bootham School, we are also offering a special non-residential price of £90 to take part in our programme activities, without accommodation and meals. All bookings can be made online via the links below.

Edinburgh

13-15 February 2027

Experience the drama, charm and style of Scotland's capital. Running from Satruday 13th to Monday 15th February 2027, join us as we...

• Learn to play the bagpipes and test our stamina with some traditinoal Scottish dancing.
• Take a tour through the birthplace of Harry Potter... wands at the ready.
• Visit Edinburgh Castle, an ancient fortress perched on the crags of an extinct volcano.
• Crack the code with on the Royal Mile treasure trail.
• Explore Edinburgh's winding old town streets, spooky tales and many hidden steps!

The total cost of the trip is £340, including all tour activities, supervised accommodation, plus all meals from Saturday evening to Monday lunchtime. You can book in two ways: Either, pay in full now, or secure your place by paying a deposit and pay the remaining cost later. All bookings can be made online via the links below. Note that the Monday 15th Feb is a training day at York College, meaning there will be no classes.

Belfast - Coming Soon

30 April - 2 May 2027

New for 2027, we are offering you the chance to discover Belfast. A city re-born, offering a unique perspective on British and Irish culture. We explore both sides of Belfast's recent past, dig deeper into its earlier history and embrace it's future.

Cardiff - Coming Soon

May/June 2027

Croeso i Gymru - Welcome to Wales! Explore the delights of the Welsh Capital on our final, action packed, trip of the year. We will confrim dates and booking arrangements shortly.