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Yorkshire at New Year

(Tour code: YKN17)Experience New Year cheer in Yorkshire

Enjoy all the New Year cheer that Yorkshire has to offer based in the Spa town of Harrogate. Our tour includes festive rail journeys on the North Yorkshire Moors and Keighley & Worth Valley Railways, a visit to Howarth's Bronte Parsonage, picturesque Fountains Abbey and the medieval city of York, adorned with seasonal decorations.

7 days from£695per person
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Tour Highlights
  • Harrogate
  • Journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  • York including a guided tour
  • Opportunity to visit the National Railway Museum
  • New Year's Eve on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
  • Haworth and the Brontë Parsonage
  • New Year's Eve gala buffet
  • New Year's Day afternoon tea at the hotel
  • Fountains Abbey including a guided tour
What’s Included (Full details)
  • Standard Class Rail
    Heritage Rail Excursions
  • 4* Hotel Accommodation
    Breakfast Every Day
    Evening Meals
  • Optional Bag Concierge

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Departure Times

On many of our UK & Ireland tours, you may check in at the first hotel on your itinerary anytime after 14:00; your Tour Manager will be available between 16:00 and 18:00. However, if you are arriving later, you can meet your Tour Manager before dinner from 19:00.

Harrogate
Day 1

Arrival in Harrogate

Make your way to the 4-star Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate, our home for the next six nights, where your Tour Manager will be waiting to greet you. You are free to get acquainted with the Spa Town of Harrogate, renowned for its independent boutiques and Betty's Tea Rooms, before dinner together this evening.

Includes:
  • Dinner
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Day 2

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Today we travel to Pickering station where we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a steam-hauled journey across the North York Moors. We travel on the 'Moorlander' dining service train in the Pullman dining car, and enjoy a three-course meal with tea or coffee, prepared on board.

Includes:
  • Breakfast, Dinner
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway
York
Day 3

York

Today we travel to nearby York. Steeped in history we discover more about this walled city as we meet our local guide for a fascinating walking tour around the major sights. Our guide shares their passion for the city as we pass the Minster - York's majestic Gothic cathedral - explore the charming cobbled streets of the Shambles and discover the city's incredible history. Following the tour the rest of your afternoon is free to continue exploring this fascinating city. Why not visit the wonderful National Railway Museum (free entry) where you can see exhibits such as a Japanese Bullet Train and a number of Royal carriages? Take in the view from Clifford's Tower or return to York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Alternatively enjoy a stroll along the Shambles, regarded as one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe.

Includes:
  • Breakfast, Dinner
  • York Tour
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Day 4

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway to Haworth

On New Year's Eve we travel west by coach to join the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. The steam railway climbs through the attractive valley and sloping hills to Haworth. On arrival in Haworth we visit the Brontë Parsonage, now a museum, which was the home of the world's most famous literary family between 1820 and 1861, and was where Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre were written. We return to the hotel for a gala buffet and dancing.

Includes:
  • Breakfast, Dinner
  • Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
  • Brontë Parsonage
Champagne glasses
Day 5

New Year's Day at leisure in Harrogate

On New Year's Day the emphasis is on relaxation. After a leisurely breakfast you are free to wander into Harrogate and along The Stray or visit Valley Gardens. Harrogate has beautiful parks and an abundance of historic buildings, that date back to the time when the town first rose to prominence thanks to its spa waters. We enjoy full afternoon tea and dinner at the hotel.

Includes:
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fountains Abbey
Day 6

Fountains Abbey

A coach transfer takes us to the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey. Set within the beautiful estate of Studley Royal, Fountains Abbey is the largest abbey ruin in the country. We are taken on an informative tour of the Abbey and gardens and transported back to the times of medieval monks and visionary Georgians. This area of outstanding natural beauty boasts ten historic buildings, a water garden and visitor centre all within the grounds. You are free to explore these independently before we return to the hotel.

Includes:
  • Breakfast, Dinner
  • Fountains Abbey
Harrogate Bettys
Day 7

Homeward bound

After breakfast our tour concludes and you are free to leave Harrogate at leisure, but make sure you do not leave before treating yourself to a cup of tea and a Yorkshire Fat Rascal at the famous Betty's Tearooms.

Includes:
  • Breakfast

Please note

Please note that while every departure of this tour will feature the same excursions, the order may differ from that shown above.

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