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Primary School Trips to York

4 days from £235pp

A trip to York will improve your pupils’ knowledge of, and interest in, England’s heritage in one of the country’s oldest cities. History will jump off the page as they uncover tales of old. This fascinating city is a popular tourist destination, so early booking is recommended. Fill your group’s itinerary with education and adventure for all.

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Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

York - 4 days from £235pp*

Travelling in May 2012. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 3 nights' full-board accommodation at Wheatlands Lodge Hotel includes packed lunch from day 2, group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 8.

And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £20pp*

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1	Morning departure from school	Magna Science Adventure Centre	Check into accommodation. Evening meal. Familiarisation of local area.
Day 2	Jorvik Viking Centre & DIG	National Railway Museum. Eat your packed lunches in a special lunch carriage	Evening meal. FREE York Treasure Hunt
Day 3	Eden Camp. Packed lunch in Officers' mess hut	York Castle Museum	Evening meal. Quiz night.
Day 4	Departure for return journey to school
	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Extra Day ask for prices	Scarborough Sealife Centre	Tour of Whitby Abbey & exploration of Captain Cook Museum	Evening meal. Original Ghost Walk of York.

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*Prices shown based on 35 paying passengers departing in May 2012 from England & Wales & are subject to availablility. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown.

Our most popular visits in York for Primary school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in York for Primary school groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

History Visits

Jorvik Viking Centre

The Jorvik Viking Centre in York holds the preserved remains of Jorvik – the place the Vikings once called home.

Discover what life was like over 1000 years ago
Come face-to-face with Vikings on the remains of the place they once called home
Journey through a reconstruction of actual Viking age streets – complete with sounds and smells!

A £1million redevelopment was completed and Jorvik 3 was launched in 2010. Here, pupils will find an underfoot reconstruction of the original Coppergate excavation, a state of the art animatronics and the reconstruction of a new Viking-age house and backyard.

DIG

Experience the ultimate archaeological adventure and learn about 2000 years of York’s history.

Learn how archaeologists use clues to piece together York’s past
Unearth real artefacts, large and small
Analyse your findings, using genuine archaeologist’s methods

York Castle Museum

Your pupils will experience life as a Victorian, walk down cobbled streets and peer through windows of shops long gone.

Take a journey through 400 years of life in Britain
Discover a city at war
Stumble into the underworld of highwaymen

The Education Department now off ers a variety of free workshops for KS2 / P4-7 including The Victorian Classroom and A Stitch in Time.

National Railway Museum

See a fascinating display of British railway engineering heritage.

Unrivalled educational opportunities for all ages
Interactive Learning Centre fulfils many National Curriculum requirements
Resource materials available
‘Experienced Explainers’ available to provide demonstrations, access and information for visitors

Eden Camp

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of those dangerous years of WWII. Covering Britain since 1930, Eden Camp transports pupils back to wartime Britain via a series of wartime huts housing insightful displays.

Brigantium Roman Fort at Murton Park

Based around a fictional Roman frontier fort and its neighbouring Celtic Village at Murton Park, the on-site Roman Courses offer primary school pupils the chance to join the Roman Army for a day or half-day. Learn to parade and drill in costumes. Compare and contrast Roman and Celtic Lifestyles. Earn a Roman Diploma by completing various Roman tasks.

Science Visits

Magna Science Centre - A great en-route visit

Explore the incredible interactive pavilions of Fire, Earth, Water and Air. Your pupils will be in their element.

Eureka! - A great en-route visit

Everything at Eureka! has been designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them through hundreds of hands-on exhibits.

Flamingo Land

Flamingo Land Zoo is situated at Kirby Misperton, Malton and as an educational, entertaining and enjoyable day out Flamingo Land takes some beating. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive zoos in the country, with over 1,000 animals, birds and reptiles. Additional attractions are the Jungle cruise, model railway centre, Children's Farm, Funfair with, The Bullet, Flying Carpet, Ferris Wheel, Magnum Force, Velocity and much more.

Education En route

Maximise your time away by including even more educational visits en route. Try Magna Science Centre or Eureka! This is a great way to break up your journey and keep pupils entertained.

Religious Education Visits

York Minster & Education Centre

Just about all roads in York lead to the Minster, the magnificent cathedral in the heart of the city. Workshops here cover KS2 subjects, such as how the cathedral was built, the Romans, Anglo Saxons, Vikings and Tudors.

Leisure Visits

Original Ghost Walk of York

Believed to be the world’s first ghost walk, offering professional, artistic production - with no gimmicks or tricks. An evocative evening of intrigue - exploring the history and mystery, the folklore & legends that smoulder beneath the ancient streets of York.

York Boat Cruise

Cruise on the picturesque River Ouse through the walled City of York. See for yourself where Saxons fought Vikings in 1066, where monks entertained their guests and where witches were ducked in the Middle Ages.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Wheatlands Lodge

This family-owned hotel was originally a terrace of Victorian townhouses.

Free Educational Resources

When you book with NST, you’ll receive some free educational resources to help your group get the most out of their time away.

Educational Resource Packs for Primary Groups

We offer unique and exclusive educational materials for you to use on your tour, and provide you with resources for pre- and post-tour tasks too. Made up of 8 units, our York Educational Pack covers topics such as ‘Building a Citadel – Why Build Here?’ and ‘Romans – Why Were They So Successful?’

Treasure Hunts

An exciting adventure for your group! Pupils work in teams to solve clues which lead to a thrilling chase around your destination. These treasure hunts are worth £18 but come free to NST groups.

Click here to view a sample of our Treasure Hunts for Primary school groups.

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