York: Medieval York for School Groups Educational Tour
ID: GYG947469-1475771
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Bring your school group to explore Medieval York for a fun and fact-filled walking tour aimed specifically at your school group.
Medieval tour: Step back in time to medieval York, as we explore the amazing buildings that are still here, and find out about the monks, kings, soldiers and people who used them. Visit the ruins of the North’s biggest Benedictine abbey, hear stories of York’s castle and the battles fought nearby, see the magnificent Minster and the medieval streets. Includes: York Minster; Clifford’s Tower; St Mary’s Abbey ruins; The Shambles.
Distance 2.5km (approx. 1.5 miles).
Begins at Exhibition Square and finishes outside Clifford's Tower.
Led by Chris Geeson – tour guide, museums’ learning facilitator, and workshop leader. All tours are aimed at KS2 or KS3 but can be adapted. Group sizes should be up to around 30 pupils. Youth groups and home school groups also welcome. Standard tour length: 1 hour 30 mins - 1 hour 45 mins. Check out my range of topic-specific tours: Romans, Medieval, 2000 Years of York History, Crime and Punishment, Victorian Industries.
Highlights
- Walking to see some of the marvellous sights of York
- Discover hidden parts of the city
- Engaging facts and stories linked to the places you will see
- Frequent opportunities for interaction and QA
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note the start and end locations of the tours listed. Allow some flexibility with timings. Tours are between 1 hour 30 and 1 hour 45 in length, (subject to unexpected delays on route).
Medieval Tours begin at Exhibition Square, York (outside the Art Gallery)
INCLUDED
- Walking tour of topic-specific parts of York
- Interaction and Q&A
- Images of how places used to look
- Adults accompanying the children are free. Please bring a ratio of 1 staff to every 8 children.
NOT INCLUDED
- Does not include entry to York Minster, Clifford's Tower, any museums
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
