York
York has been an important city since Roman times and its history is written in its streets. Four medieval gates lead in through walls, built on Roman foundations, which surround the old city. The River Ouse flows through the city, while narrow streets such as High and Low Petergate link crooked squares, and Georgian elegance predominates in Micklegate and St Saviourgate. Across the short, narrow Shambles, old timber-frame houses lean towards one another.
There are many old churches, but York is dominated by its magnificent Minster, which took two and a half centuries to build.
York is full of attractions from every age in its history: Roman remains; the Viking Centre; medieval halls; Georgian houses and the Railway Museum.

Excursions
Full-day excursions offered include Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham, the Lake District, and the Yorkshire Coast and Scarborough Sea Life Centre.
Two half-day trips per week are included: these are transfers to places of interest such as Harrogate, Leeds and York, and do not include entrance fees.
Optional excursion destinations include Chester, Alton Towers and Edinburgh.

Activities
A full programme of afternoon and evening activities is organised, making full use of all the facilities available on campus. Such activities include sports tournaments, quiz nights, arts and crafts sessions and disco parties. Optional weekends in London or Eurodisney can be arranged.