FocusHistory · English · Design
Typical length4 days
SuitsGrades 7–9
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
York packs Roman, Viking, medieval and industrial history inside its walls. A rune hunt and ghost walk set the tone; the Minster, the Shambles and the National Railway Museum bring the city's layers to life, and workshops in stained glass and Viking storytelling let students make something of their own.
What students take away
- Roman, Viking and medieval Britain in place
- The Industrial Revolution and the railways
- Storytelling and myth
- Craft and design through stained glass
An indicative outline
- ArriveTeam games, a rune hunt through the city and an evening ghost walk.
- CityYork Minster, a river cruise and an active city walk; a stained-glass workshop in the evening.
- Industry & mythNational Railway Museum with a treasure hunt, the Shambles, and a Viking myth-telling workshop.
- HomePack up and depart.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
Each student designs a stained-glass panel inspired by something they found in the city that day.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Youth-hostel accommodation within walking distance of the centre.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.