Yorkshire Dales & Rails

Day 1

We depart the local area and make our way north to York. A city where ancient walls surround incredible local businesses, attractions, shops, and eateries. There's thirty world-class museums including the National Railway Museum, York Minster, York Castle Museum, York Dungeon & the JORVIK Viking Centre. Enjoy a cruise along the River Ouse or enjoy some retail therapy and explore the famous York Shambles. We arrive at the 4* Cedar Court Hotel with time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2

This morning we will be visiting the nearby RHS Harlow Carr Gardens. Sitting in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Harlow Carr offers a variety of growing landscapes, from running and still water, to woodland and wildflower meadows. Highlights include the lavish Main Borders, bursting with generous prairie-style planting, and the lush, moisture-loving plants around Streamside. In the afternoon we enjoy time at leisure in Harrogate.

Day 3

This morning we take a scenic drive through the breath-taking Yorkshire Dales National Park, passing through Pateley Bridge & Grassington arriving at the historic market town of Skipton with its impressive medieval castle. This afternoon we take a one-way journey from Embsay to Bolton on board the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.

Day 4

This morning enjoy some time at leisure in Harrogate before making our way to Newby Hall. Full of history the Newby Hall was built in 1690's by Sir Christopher Wren and later adapted by John Adams. As well as the stunning house you can explore the extensive gardens, take a ride on the miniature railway, enjoy a river cruise & visit the doll's house exhibition.

Day 5

After a leisurely breakfast we depart the hotel and return home with a stop on route, arriving back late afternoon.

D=Dinner, B=Breakfast