Treyn Yorkshire By Steam 2012

Itinerary

Day 1 - Harrogate
Our discovery of Yorkshire begins in the beautiful Georgian spa town of Harrogate, where you meet your Tour Manager at your hotel. Situated at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate is ideally located for exploring the region. After time to settle in, we dine together in the hotel tonight. (D)

Day 2 - Historic York
Today we take the train to nearby York, a beautiful city with Roman and Medieval architecture in abundance. We discover more about this walled city and its centuries of history on a guided walking tour of the main sights, including the magnificent gothic Minster and the quaint Shambles. Following the tour you are free to continue exploring at your own pace. The National Railway Museum (entry free), with its large collection of carriages and steam locomotives, should not be missed. The Jorvik Viking Centre is another popular option. For a unique view of York, walk along the city walls, or if you're feeling energetic, why not admire the panorama from the top of the Minster's central tower? (B,D)

Day 3 - Worth Valley & the Brontës
We travel by coach to Keighley, where we enjoy a nostalgic journey on the heritage Keighley & Worth Valley railway. The steam-hauled* trip takes us up the Worth Valley to Oxenhope, passing the rugged hills, rustic stone cottages and wild farmland immortalised in the 1970 film The Railway Children, which was filmed here. We then continue to the picturesque village of Haworth, surrounded by beautiful moorland and the Pennine Hills. Here we visit the Brontë Parsonage, which was home to the famous literary sisters. It was here, amid the wonderfully dramatic landscape, that the Brontë's were inspired to write novels such as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. (B,D)

Day 4 - The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Today's excursion takes us to Whitby, one of Yorkshire's most popular seaside resorts. We board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in Pickering, for an enthralling journey by steam* across the breathtaking landscape of the North York Moors National Park. Travelling in heritage carriages, we pass through Goathland, better known as 'Aidensfield' in TV's Heartbeat. We continue through hidden valleys and open heather moorland as we make our way to the charming fishing port of Whitby. Crowned by its brooding abbey, and famous as the setting of Bram Stoker's Dracula, it boasts some of the UK's finest fish and chip restaurants. We enjoy free time here before our return journey by heritage railway. (B,D)

Day 5 - Homeward bound
After breakfast you are free to depart from Harrogate, but perhaps take the time to visit one of the town's beautiful parks, Betty's Tea Rooms, or the well-known spa first. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
These meals, where shown, are included in the price of your holiday

*At time of going to press schedules are unconfirmed. Where possible the rail excursions will be steam-hauled.

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Your choice of Harrogate hotels
Our hotels in Harrogate are the Old Swan Hotel (4-star), the Cedar Court Hotel (4-star) and the Holiday Inn (4-star). The hotel used varies by departure date, please call for further details.

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