Global Campus trips

Saturday 12 October: Haworth and the Bronte parsonage

Haworth is a beautiful, quaint village in the Pennine Hills of West Yorkshire. Home of the famous Bronte sisters, authors of the celebrated novels Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, it is steeped in literary history and captivates people from all over the world! 

As part of this Global Campus trip, you will get to explore the magnificent Bronte Parsonage - the very home in which the famous author sisters lived from 1820 to 1861. With the world's largest collection of Bronte furniture, clothes and personal possessions, the parsonage is sure to leave you in awe of their inspirational stories.

You will also have the opportunity to walk the cobbled streets of Haworth village and explore an exciting array of unique shops, including Chocolate of Haworth and Cabinet Of Curiosities, both filled with delightful treats and souvenirs! The main street also boasts a wide variety of cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy, in case you would like a bite to eat while soaking up the astonishing views that surround the village. 

Intrigued? Well, come and see it for yourself and get ready to tell your family and friends all about it!

Trip Includes return travel from York St John to Haworth. 

This trip is only open to students and dependents are, unfortunately, unable to join

Find out more at Visit Yorkshire and on the Bronte Society webpage. 

Tickets cost £15 and are on sale here.

Saturday 7 December: Manchester Christmas Markets

Explore what one of the biggest cities in the north has to offer, with museums, shops, and culture. Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. On this trip to Manchester you will be getting a unique experience of the city, seeing it at its best during the festive period.

From November to December, Manchester's city centre transforms into a winter wonderland with its world famous and award-winning Christmas markets. Spend the day browsing over 300 stalls and wooden chalets selling a range of unique gifts. Indulge in some international cuisine or festive food and drink while soaking up the Christmassy atmosphere.

The trip costs £20 and includes return travel from York St John to Manchester. This trip is only open to students and dependants are, unfortunately, unable to join.

Tickets are now on sale: Book Christmas Markets ticket.

For more information go to Visit Manchester.

Saturday 2 November - Whitby seaside - Goth Weekend special!

Whitby is a charming British seaside town, with all the quirks of the English coast, including energetic amusement arcades resting amidst the chocolate box seafront houses and cottages. The waters in November won't be swimming friendly as it will be very cold but the brave can still dip a toe in!  Whilst this stretch of water is home to dolphins in the summer, they have been known to show up occasionaly in winter, so if you are really lucky you may see some swimming freely.

The town lies under the shadow of  East Cliff, home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived and where, more famously, Bram Stoker took inspiration for 'Dracula'.

Your visit will take place over Whitby Goth Weekend®. Whitby Goth Weekend® is an alternative music festival with thousands of attendees from across the UK and beyond, donning the most fabulous goth fashions. Hordes of people descend upon the city displaying their lifestyle choice or creative flair through, Gothic, Steampunk and sometime downright macabre costumes.

Because Whitby Goth Weekend® is an event unto itself, no other activities are planned for your visit, which has meant we have been able to keep the cost as low as possible whilst providing you with easy access to this goth spectacular. That said, the Global Campus Ambassadors will take those of you who want to climb the 199 steps together, up to the top to enjoy the views and check there really are 199!

The price of this trip is £10, including return travel to Whitby and 2 Global Campus guides for the day. Buy your tickets here.

For more information visit the Whitby tourist board website and the Whitby Goth Weekend website.