Historic York, Scarborough Fair & James Herriot
Historic York, Scarborough Fair & James Herriot
Book NowJoin us as we head to North Yorkshire for our Historic York, Scarborough Fair and James Herriot tour staying at the beautiful 4-star Art Nouveau hotel the Elmbank Tapestry Collection by Hilton on the outskirts of the city. Spend free time exploring the historic walled city of York, a beautiful city of Roman roots and a Viking past filled with 5-star attractions and a great shopping and dining scene. Visit the award-winning attraction The World of James Herriot, the original home of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. Journey to the Yorkshire Coast to visit wonderful heritage gem the Scarborough Fair Collection and Vintage Transport Museum there’s even the opportunity to take part in or watch the Wurlitzer Tea Dance.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Admission to The World of James Herriot tour
Admission to Scarborough Fair Collection and Vintage Transport Museum
Entrance to The World of James Herriot
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£186.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 09.30hrs for our journey to York with a lunch stop in Grassington en-route, allowing free time to explore and obtain lunch in the fictional home of Darrowby in the new series of All Creatures Great and Small, depart Grassington at 14.30hrs to continue our journey to Elmbank Hotel, arrive to a warm welcome while your case is taken to your room.
Tuesday
This morning's excursion takes us to the compact city of Ripon with time to explore and obtain lunch, perhaps visit the magnificent cathedral or one of its wonderful museums. This afternoon we head to Thirsk to step inside the World of James Herriot, the worlds most famous vet, this is where the real 'James Herriot' pen name for James Alfred 'Alf' Wright lived, worked and wrote his incredibly popular series of books based on his experiences as a young North Yorkshire vet. View props and three studio sets from the long-running tv series followed by free time in the market town of Thirsk.
Wednesday
Today is a free day to explore the historic city of York at leisure, filled with lots of things to see and do. Perhaps visit the wonderful Minster, take a walk along the city walls. Explore The National Railway Museum, The Jorvik Centre or the wonderful Castle Museum, wander the quaint alleyways of The Shambles, take a river Ouse cruise, shop until you drop or sit and relax and find somewhere to have a delicious lunch, the choice is yours.
Thursday
Today following a leisurely start with time to relax at the hotel, join the coach at 11.00hrs as we head to the Yorkshire coast to step back in time on a visit to the Scarborough Fair Collection and Vintage Transport Museum, one of the largest indoor attractions in the area. Take a trip down memory Lane as you discover fairground rides, fairground and dance organs, vintage vehicles including charabancs, buses, cars, motorbikes and magnificent traction engines all lovingly restored, try your luck on the Penny Arcade, watch or take part in a Wurlitzer Tea Dance in the stunning ballroom, watch or take to the dancefloor to the tune of favourite melodies from different eras, a great day out at this award-winning attraction.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following a leisurely breakfast, before heading home we head back into York for free time to visit those attractions that you may not have had time for, allowing time to obtain lunch, departing York at 14.00hrs to continue our journey home.
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| SRS | £186.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Elmbank Tapestry Collection by Hilton The Mount, York YO24 1GE |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Elmbank Tapestry Collection by Hilton York is a unique 19th century mansion, rich in history, now one of York’s most stylish boutique hotels. Redesigned by Mackintosh contemporary, George Walton, the Elmbank Hotel is home to one of the finest and most complete Art Nouveau collections in the UK. Be greeted by impressive stained glass, beautiful murals and detailed stencils with modern and sophisticated facilities providing a space of style, comfort and interest. Guest bedrooms are beautifully designed rooms with comfort in mind, well equipped for an enjoyable stay. Conveniently located on the edge of the city, just a 15-20 mins stroll to 5-star attractions, bars, restaurants and wonderful shopping opportunities, alternatively there is a bus stop outside the hotel which takes 3 minutes to get into the city. N.B. Due to the historic nature of the building there is no lift at this hotel, it is however low rise, just ground floor and first floor guest bedrooms accessible by stairs. There are plenty ground floor rooms available at the hotel, please request on booking. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No, upper floor accessible by stairs only (low rise hotel) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Safety deposit box |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
