Review of the Year 2024
20/12/2024 · By Dave Riley, CEO
From all of us at Great Rail Journeys, we wish you a wonderful festive period. Take a look back at 2024 and get a glimpse at our new holidays for 2025.
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Yorkshire is steeped in history, culture and tradition. Romans, Vikings, Georgians and Victorians all left their mark on Yorkshire's great cities, and the county's market towns and coastal villages still stand proud, with many harking back to bygone days.
Explore world-famous York with its breathtaking minster, timeless lanes, historic city walls and National Railway Museum. Discover the elegant Georgian spa town of Harrogate or uncover the beautiful coastal town of Whitby, famous for its abbey ruins and connections to Bram Stoker's Dracula. Head into the untamed Yorkshire Dales or North York Moors to view wild valleys and rolling hills, best experienced from heritage railways such as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
Wherever you visit in Yorkshire, you can be sure of a warm welcome as you marvel at iconic sights, hidden gems and charming places across this wonderful country.
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(354 reviews)From your base in Wetheral, travel on heritage railways, enjoy the striking countryside of the north and delight in the natural beauty of England's Lake District. Sail across Lake Windermere to inspirational Bowness and the pretty village of Grasmere, once home to William Wordsworth. Enjoy a journey on the Settle to Carlisle Line to Skipton...
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(758 reviews)Discover the beauty of Yorkshire on this picturesque rail getaway. Home to timeless towns, sweeping rural landscapes and rich architectural heritage, this is a region full of character and charm just waiting to be explored. Stay in the elegant spa town of Harrogate and visit the coastal resort of Whitby, before enjoying a nostalgic journey...
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(218 reviews)Encounter the untamed North York Moors and rolling Yorkshire Dales aboard the nostalgic North Yorkshire Moors Railway and famed Settle-Carlisle line, before discovering the gems of Northumberland on a tour which blends dramatic landscapes with fascinating history and culture. In Yorkshire, wander among the spectacular gardens of RHS Harlow ...
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History, natural beauty and Yorkshire charm come together on this six-day getaway. From the ancient city walls of York to the rolling landscapes of the North Yorkshire Moors, explore the heritage of God's own county. Explore grand gardens, historic abbeys, and seaside towns, while enjoying local delicacies. This expert itinerary is an ideal...
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(51 reviews)Relax in 'God's Own Country', discovering the wonders of Yorkshire's beloved countryside from a luxurious country house hotel on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Explore the glorious Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales, taking a guided tour of the quirky fishing village, Robin Hood's Bay, sampling traditional local cuisine,...
20/12/2024 · By Dave Riley, CEO
From all of us at Great Rail Journeys, we wish you a wonderful festive period. Take a look back at 2024 and get a glimpse at our new holidays for 2025.
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08/11/2024 · By Rob Payne
Discover Yorkshire with Great Rail Journeys from a base in historic York. Tour York Minster, visit Harrogate and ride the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
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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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28/10/2019 · By Georgia Shipley
Journey along Turkey's rails with Great Rail Journeys. Explore the beauty of this enchanting destination with like-minded travellers – book today.
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