This weekend in York there is a very special event - the 8 Wonders Tour. This is a special tour which shows how the York Minster and York itself have been shaped over the last 800 years.
2012 is such a special year for York - We are celebrating the anniversary of being a self-governing city.. Eight hundred years ago on the 9th July! To learn more, click here for a video!
There are lots of events and exciting things happening this summer in York - it's the perfect time to come and study here! We are also only a few hours on a direct train route from London.. The perfect distance to go and watch the Olympics, or celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee without the stress of being in busy busy London!
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05 Apr 2012 It has been a very exciting day in York today - The Queen came for a visit!
Thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the Queen in all her glory - Micklegate was decorated especially for her arrival and after meeting the Lord Mayor of York, she was escorted to the Minster where she took part in the traditional Maundy service - click here to find out what that is!
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Iréne Perez, Spain
English in York
There has never been a better time to study in York!
There's always lots to do in York, but this October is going to be one of the most exciting months of the year! The finale of York Races will take place from the 7th October, which promises to be a great day out, and a very English experience! To find out more about York Races, click here.
Also in October, there is the annual Illuminating York festival. Every year, lluminating York is one of York’s biggest events, and it attracted more than 60,000 visitors last year! The festival presents specially commissioned digital artworks on several of the city’s historic buildings (including York Minster, the Yorkshire Museum and the Bar Walls), celebrating York’s unique architecture and bringing internationally renowned artists to the city centre for thousands to enjoy. To find out more about Illuminating York, click here.
There's never been a better time to come and study in York! We still have some places available for October, so if you want to come and experience this beautiful city while improving your English skills - please get in touch! You can either email us for more information here or use our Book Now tool to book a place straight away!
