Historic Houses and Cities of North Yorkshire

Day 1

Following collection from home, join the coach for a leisurely drive to North Yorkshire, arriving late afternoon at the Best Western Burn Hall Hotel for our four night dinner, bed and breakfast stay. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served on arrival.

Day 2

Leaving the hotel, we head into to the market town of Pickering for a morning stop - the town has many quaint stores and places to enjoy a drink before we re-join the coach for our next stop. Next, we head to Nunnington Hall; a picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden and exciting exhibitions. Explore the period rooms whilst hearing the Hall's many tales and explore at your own pace. Later on, this afternoon, we head to the edge of the North York Moors National Park and the market town of Helmsley, where we stop for the rest of this afternoon. The bustling town square is a nice place to enjoy a drink, or perhaps visit the walled garden or castle ruins nearby.

Day 3

Our day takes us to the city of Ripon, with its magnificent Cathedral well worth a visit. The huge market square is dominated by a giant obelisk. We have time for a drink and bite to eat before we are on our way for our next visit. This afternoon we visit the beautiful Castle Howard.

Day 4

After a leisurely breakfast we head the short distance to the historic city of York. We have the day to explore this fascinating city with lots of attractions to keep you busy, such as the National Railway Museum, Jorvik Centre, the City Walls, the little streets and alleyways in the centre, not forgetting York Minster, you may even fancy tea & cakes at famous Betty's Tea Rooms.

Day 5

After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included