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Things to do in York, England: The Best Lessons & Workshops
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.
Restaurants in York
1. The York Makery
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
2. York School of Sewing
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
York School of Sewing offers a range of Sewing, Knitting, Crochet & Craft workshops. These range from absolute beginners to advanced learners. Learning is in a friendly and nurturing environment, at your own pace and in groups of six. Our personal approach to teaching and learning means that students benefit from specific and tailored advice. All classes are taught by professional tutors.
Reviewed By Dolfiefanclub - Cheadle Hulme, United Kingdom
I have been going to the Wednesday evening class "make your own project" since January . I started sewing in September of the previous year. This class is amazing. The setting is calm, friendly and spacious. I was welcomed by Nadine who was totally interested in my project and has always been interested to help. It is an informal atmosphere and I have totall confidence in what Nadine advises. If you want to imagine what it's like, it is like walking into a John Lewis haberdashery department and working on a project with a group of friends. I have continued to book.
3. YORK TRADITIONAL SKIFF HIRE | BOAT HIRE
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Hire a selection of traditional skiff boats for an hour, an afternoon or a full day! Do get in touch for a full idea of rates
4. York Corner Studio
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Friendly and fun. All materials included. Small groups of up to six people. Pay as you go! Anyone who is interested in learning methods and different aspects of drawing and painting, from sketching to colour can book for these lessons. You will work in a friendly environment but also with energetic and hands-on tuition.
5. Sharmini's Inspirational Indian Cuisine
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Sharmini Thomas, from Kerala (God’s own country) is now settled in York (God’s own county) has been teaching Indian cuisine for the City of York Council for the past 18 years. In addition, Sharmini provides team building events to Corporate clients through the ‘medium’ of cooking; client networking events; hands - on cookery workshops.
Reviewed By zrenfrew - Driffield, United Kingdom
I had an unforgettable experience at Sharmini's Inspirational Indian Cuisine at the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School. Sharmini lived up to the title - she was truly inspirational! The day started off with a hands (and nose!) -on introduction to spices which was informative and fun. The cookery workshop which followed was excellent. We learned how to prepare and cook an impressive array of dishes and Sharmini created a very relaxed and informal atmosphere. The Yorkshire Wolds Cooking School is also very impressive and provided a state of the art environment with individual work stations and equipment to hand. Sharmini demonstrated each step of the preparation before we were let loose on the ingredients. Dishes ranged from Butter Chicken (Murg Makhani) to Lamb Jalfrezi and onion pakoras to desserts like Carrot Halwa (which was delicious!) , plus side dishes. Somehow we managed to fit in time to have an enjoyable lunch and chat too! Sharmini was so good at explaining techniques, how to produce perfect rice as well as explaining a bit about the history of dishes and ingredients, what the names meant and how and when they were enjoyed in India. It was a truly authentic experience as Sharmini is not only an experienced tutor and teacher, she has also always cooked traditional Indian food for her own family. The dishes I cooked received an enthusiastic response from my own family. I have used the recipes many times since at family events and dinners when guests are always suitably impressed. I can also heartily recommend Sharmini's excellent cookery book: Sharmini's Inspirational Indian Cuisine which has clear recipes that are easy to follow and wonderful photos.
6. York Cocoa House
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Proud Chocolate Makers of York, the home of chocolate making. Join us at York Cocoa Works where you can sample our latest chocolates made straight from the Manufactory, learn how chocolate is made, indulge in our chocolate cafe or create your own chocolate treats for you to enjoy!
Reviewed By dawnh263 - Ripley, United Kingdom
A spontaneous visit, I had visited before on a hen weekend and made a chocolate lolly pop, I thought my daughter would enjoy it. We made our lolly pop and shared an afternoon tea it was delightful, happy birthday to me. All the staff were excellent and the atmosphere relaxed, my daughter enjoyed the novelty of everything containing chocolate even the savoury. Thank you x
7. TI Rally Driving School
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Courses from the Taster, 1/2 day Intro or a full day. A hands on experience with plenty of driving. Drive the best rally car of all time. The classic MkII Escort. All our cars are fully prepared to the highest standard. All tuition is given via intercoms in the cars & helmets. Overalls provided. Free tea & coffee. 4 spectators free of charge with each driver.
Reviewed By 906stevanb - York, United Kingdom
Visited TI Rally School today for a full day. Simply brilliant. Why? You get to drive superb rally prepared Ford Escort mk 2's and the tuition from Phil and Mick is very educational and spot on. You think you can drive, well listen to these guy's and you may come close. Having fun AND learning is a blast. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and the organisation is slick with more time in the cars than I could have hoped for. Thank you.
8. York Cocoa Works
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4.0 based on 41 reviews
Proud Chocolate Makers of York, the home of chocolate making. Join us at York Cocoa Works where you can sample our latest chocolates made straight from the Manufactory, learn how chocolate is made, indulge in our chocolate cafe or create your own chocolate treats for you to enjoy!
Reviewed By jeanettehutchins2018 - York, United Kingdom
We've had a great experience today started with a chocolate ???? indulgence which was amazing then all 3 of made our own chocolate bars. Ashley our tutor was very knowledgeable and made our experience special. Well thought out and enjoyable afternoon
9. Wild Harvest School of Self-Reliance
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3.0 based on 9 reviews
Stay in our three TimberTipi's with friends or family (hen parties welcome) and pick and mix from a wide range of activities to do on site from natural crafting sessions such as making your own natural toiletries or candles via more active wild food forage, fire-lighting and natural archery. Design your own break! A night-out in York is just a minibus away. TimberTipis are carpeted with woodburning stoves and sleep 4 to 5 on fold out cream foam sofa beds. Cosy duvets, sheets and pillows are provided as too are towels and everything you need including logs, washing up liquid, loo roll, candles, wipes etc. A wood fired hot tub is available as an optional extra too.
10. York Photo Workshops
York Photo Workshops runs 1 to 1 lessons and photographic workshops, for beginners and improvers, around York and the surrounding areas. They are based at St Olaves Church Hall in historoc York, within an easy walk of endless photographic oportinities.York Photo Workshop's leas trainer is Paul Whittle, and esteemed local social and landscape photographer, blogger, and competition judge.
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