York - Give it a Go

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We’ll be spending our Sunday in this beautiful city, forged by Roman and Viking histories. York is a bustling city full of culture. Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.   
 
This is a self-guided trip, which means that you get to do what you want to do during your visit! If you are stumped for ideas, check our some of these lists of what possibilities lies in York!  

https://bridgesandballoons.com/best-things-to-do-york-england/ 
 
https://www.timeout.com/york/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-york  
 

Your ticket includes travel to and from York, and you'll have the whole day to explore the City. If you purchased a Chocolate Making Workshop ticket, you will get at ticket for this also. The Workshop will begin at 16:30 and last for 75 minutes. You will receive more information closer to the date!  

What do I need to bring? 

• Your ticket! 

• Appropriate clothing for the weather on the day 

• Any spending money you want 

• A rucksack 

• A bottle of water 

• Your phone and a battery pack!  

Your ticket does not include the price of lunch, so we would recommend bring a packed lunch or money to buy lunch.  

Instructions for ticket holders: 

• Arrive at the pick-up location at least 15 minutes before the stated departure time. This allows us to keep the trip on schedule. 

• Have your ticket ready for inspection. 

• Please be dressed appropriately for the weather conditions 

• Be advised that the coaches will be leaving promptly at the coach pick up point at 6pm. 

• Our driver will not wait for you if you are late. They will leave in the morning at the specified pick-up time, and again the departure point at 6pm. If you miss the return coach, you will have to utilise public transport options to return to Nottingham. 

 
 
Chocolate Making Workshop 

York is home to the world's most famous chocolate bars and brands, and there is a lot of love here in the chocolate city for all things cocoa. Join us in our academy and learn how to create your very own chocolate bar. You will discover our cocoa origins, we will show you how to work with tempered chocolate, and you will experiment with different flavours to perfect your masterpiece! Once the bars have set, you will package your creations to be enjoyed at home. 

During this workshop you will: 

• Discover where cocoa comes from and its origins 

• Learn we manufacture our chocolate here on site 

• Try a selection of our own white, milk and dark chocolate 

• Then work with your chosen chocolate to mould and design a chocolate bar 

• Flavour & decorate your chocolate bar 

• Beautifully wrap your chocolate creation to take away with you 

What's included? 

• Food & drinks 

All the ingredients and materials to create a 200g Chocolate Bar to take home to enjoy!