Royals and Rail: UK Train Journeys Fit for a King
28/04/2023 · By Ian Holt
Embark on UK train journeys fit for a king with Royals and Rail by Great Rail Journeys. Experience amazing regal travels all over the British Isles.
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2024 Tour code: YNS24
About the tour
A journey through Yorkshire and Northumberland where the beauty of the countryside and the richness of history and culture come together. Explore the beautiful gardens of RHS Harlow Carr, the medieval streets of York, the haunting ruins of Whitby Abbey, and the stunning scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Settle-Carlisle Railway.
We then move on to Alnwick, where we visit Alnwick Castle and the picturesque Holy Island of Lindisfarne. With knowledgeable guides, delightful scenery, and fascinating history - these timeless destinations are brought to life.
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Itinerary
Our holiday begins in Harrogate, at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. One of England's most attractive towns, Harrogate retains many Georgian and Victorian features, including original spa buildings. After time to explore, and maybe visit Betty's Tea Rooms, we meet for dinner in the hotel.
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4.1 / 5 · 161 reviews
MR DAVID BAKER
Submitted 22/Apr
I enjoyed every day of our visit tremendously although our visits to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh were affected by awful weather. Otherwise the weather was kind. Both hotels were good. Rail journeys fun.Our guide, Lynda was excellent. She got me mobile scooters so l could enjoy the gardens better. Perhaps my best memory is riding up the winding path through the forest of Japanese cherry blossom in full bloom in Alnwick Castle gardens. David
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Sue, Surrey
Submitted 18/Apr
This was an excellent tour. Plenty of interesting excursions, stayed in two very good hotels centrally located, lovely three course meals and our Tour Manager was very thorough in organising us and great fun.
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J Hoard
Submitted 20 Nov 2023
Excellent guide. Bit too much coach travel but maybe that was to avoid rail strike problems. Would recommend it.
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Mrs Norris
Submitted 26 Oct 2023
The weather was in our favour. We found some of the schedules rather punishing - starting early so breakfast wasn’t as leisurely as we would have liked.
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D Colling
Submitted 25 Oct 2023
A most interesting & varied week, with excelent leader.
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LES FREWIN
Submitted 16 Oct 2023
The trip was very exhausting with little breathing space,too much emphasis on gardens and too little on trains
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