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AWAY DAY SCHEDULE

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09:30 - 10:30

Arrival to York

Arrive in York and drop off your bags at your hotel / accommodation. Meet for each first activity at 10:45 to register.

York

11:00 - 13:00 

AM session: York Dungeons

Join us for an immersive journey into the dark history of the York Dungeon! We’ll travel through 2,000 years of York’s gruesome past, brought to life by live actors, dramatic special effects, and plenty of lighthearted scares.

11:00 - 13:00 

AM session: Ceramic Painting 

Join us for a fun, creative ceramic painting session at Rainbow Ceramics! Paint your own pottery to take home, and chat with fellow PhD students in a relaxed setting. All materials will be provided - just bring your creativity!

13:00 - 14:30

Lunch and travel 

Feel free to explore York and grab some lunch. 

Meet at each afternoon session for 14:15 

York City Centre 

14:30 - 16:30

PM session: York Dungeons

Join us for an immersive journey into the dark history of the York Dungeon! We’ll travel through 2,000 years of York’s gruesome past, brought to life by live actors, dramatic special effects, and plenty of lighthearted scares.

14:30 - 16:30

PM session: Ceramic Painting 

Join us for a fun, creative ceramic painting session at Rainbow Ceramics! Paint your own pottery to take home, and chat with fellow PhD students in a relaxed setting. All materials will be provided - just bring your creativity!

11:00 - 13:00 

AM session: York Wall Walk 

Join us for a walk along York’s iconic City Walls! Enjoy fresh air, rich history, and great views across the city while catching up with your peers. Meet us at Monk Bar!

14:30 - 16:30

PM session: York Chocolate Story

Join us for a visit to York's Chocolate Story! This experience includes an interactive tour, delicious tastings, live chocolatier demos, and the chance to decorate your own chocolate treat.

18:00 - 21:00

Casual dinner and games evening

Enjoy a relaxed meal at Brew York, a beer hall offering Asian-inspired dishes from YUZU Street Food. Dinner not included but can be expensed. We will also be providing a range of boardgames and card games to end the evening. 

Brew York  Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate, York YO1 9TT

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