Harrogate and Yorkshire Autumn colours
Monday 5th to Friday 9th September 2022 - Historic Harrogate, North Yorkshire Moor Railway and Castle Howard in the Autumn. From £529pp
Book NowEnjoy a full day in the beautiful Yorkshire Spa town of Harrogate. Why not treat yourself to a trip to Betty's Tea Rooms - it's well-worth the visit! Enjoy a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, travelling 24 miles to the seaside town of Whitby, with it's quaint cobbled streets and stunning scenery. Visit Castle Howard with it's inspiring architecture and acres of parkland, shops and cafes to explore. Castle Howard was the filming location for Brideshead Revisited.
Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa****
This stunning hotel built in 1889 sits right in the heart of Harrogate and is surrounded by eight acres of landscaped gardens. This is the perfect location from where to explore this spa town and is only half a mile from Bettys Tea Rooms. The hotel is beautifully appointed with a Champagne bar and grill, piano lounge offering coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. The hotel spa offers six beauty treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna and indoor swimming pool.
Holiday includes:
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4 Nights Bed, Dinner & Full English Breakfast
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Full day in Harrogate to shop and sightsee
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Train trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby
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Visit to Castle Howard
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Travel by Tally Ho coach
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£529pp sharing twin/double room. First 4 singles supplement £119pp.
Monday 5 September
We travel to our hotel in Harrogate, Yorkshire with comfort stops on route.
DTuesday 6 September
After a full English Breakfast in our hotel, enjoy a free day shopping and sightseeing in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. With its quaint streets, historic architecture, independent shops, antique shops, cosy eateries and tea rooms you will find plenty to keep you busy all day. No visit to Harrogate would be complete without a visit to Betty's Tea Rooms - a Yorkshire institution. Don't let the queues put you off - it's worth the wait. Enjoy staff dressed from a bygone era, traditional cake stands, stunning views and the most wonderful traditional cream tea.
D, FEWednesday 7 Septembe
Today, take a ride on one of the world's greatest railway experiences, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway as we travel through 24 miles of spectacular Yorkshire scenery to the coastal town of Whitby. There are beautiful historic stations along the route including 1930s themed Pickering Station and Goathland made famous in the first Harry Potter film. Whitby is a beautiful seaside town with quaint cobbled streets, locally-owned shops and quirky cafes. Known as the Jewel in the Crown of the North Yorkshire Coast, Whitby sits on the River Esk where it flows into the sea. There are towering cliffs, dramatic landscapes and a stunning natural harbour. We return to the hotel in time for dinner.
D, FEThursday 8 September
After a full English breakfast we travel to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home in wonderful grounds. The friendly and knowledgeable guides will be on hand to share stories with you as you explore a treasure trove of inspiring architecture and interiors and world-renowned collections. The construction of the house was completed around 1811 and was made famous in the television series Brideshead Revisited. With 1,000 acres of parkland to explore, Castle Howard is a haven of peace and tranquillity. With woodland walks, temples, lakes and fountains there are breathtaking views at every turn. There are gift shops, garden centres and several cafes to enjoy during your visit.
D, FEFriday 9 September
After a full English breakfast we return home to South Devon with comfort stops on route.
FED=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church | |
| Buckfastleigh | Lay by on old Buckfastleigh - Ashburton Rd Nr Furzeleigh Mill | |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer | |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services | |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage | |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay | |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station | |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Bus Stop by Library | |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross | |
| Plympton | Plympton St Marys opp Church | |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel | |
| Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre | |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
