North Moors & Whitby Tour with Steam Railway Ride

348 Reviews WHEN Saturday 2 November to Thu Nov 7th 2024

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ADDRESS , York

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COMPANY From York: North Moors & Whitby Tour with Steam Railway Ride

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Highlights

• Explore the best of the North Yorkshire Moors and Whitby
• Travel over the famous moorlands and visit English villages like Goathland
• Discover filming location for Heartbeat and Harry Potter
• Visit the seaside town of Whitby
• Take a ride on the North York Moors Railway

Description

Explore the best of Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors on this captivating full-day tour to one of Britain's most scenic areas. explore some of its many famous historical sites and adventure across the spectacular landscape, before evoking memories of the past by jumping on the famous North York Moors Railway. (Please note, the train runs March-October) Here you’ll take a trip to the seaside town of Whitby once you arrive in the town it would be rude not to sample the famous Fish and Chips before exploring the historic port town. A short drive out through the city and northwards shortly brings us to one of Yorkshire finest ruins. Byland Abbey which stands just inside the boundary of the North York Moors National Park. One of over 70 Monastic ruins in Yorkshire, it helps to put Yorkshires incredible history into perspective. From Byland we head through the ancient forests surrounding Wass and climb up Wass Bank and onward to the famous old market town of Helmsley, meaning “Helms” Flowery Meadow. Helmsley has been an important settlement for at least 1500 years. Take a little break from the bus to explore the independent shops, use the facilities and grab some refreshments. Your guide will explain the regions place in history, including, burial mounds, religion, farming, mining, the industrial revolution and much more. You will be driven to places that many people don’t know of. Truly off the beaten track, down winding country lanes, through deep cut glacial valleys and up high over the brooding windswept heather moorland that covers a third of this breathtaking landscape. Before long you will arrive in “Heartbeat Country”, taken from the popular TV show Heartbeat and into “Aidensfield” itself. Goathland is the real name of the charming village that was the setting for the classic show set in the 1960’s. You will get a chance for a photo in the village before proceeding to the very quaint old railway station the once doubled as “Hogsmeade” Station in the Harry Potter films. You will then have the chance to join the historic North York Moors Railway for a nostalgic steam journey to the popular seaside town of Whitby. (Please note: 26th-29th September 2024 no steam trains will be included in the tour due to the annual steam gala). You will arrive in Whitby at approximately 13.55. Your guide will meet you and give you directions to the many options available, some will be ready for the famed fish and chips in Whitby, your guide will recommend where to go! Others will prefer to learn about Captain Cook who set sail from Whitby on the Bark Endeavor to discover Australia. Perhaps you want to Visit Whitby Abbey, synonymous with Dracula. What ever you prefer your guide will offer his best advice. You will have up to 2 hours free time in Whitby before rejoining the bus and heading back across the moors and returning to York. Please Note: 26th-29th September, no steam trains will be running on this tour due to the annual steam gala.

Includes

Stream train ride Transport by air-conditioned minibus Driver/guide Commentary throughout

Important Information

• Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5
• Routes are subject to change without notice and the vendor reserves the right to alter tours in the event of severely inclement weather, traffic congestion or for operational reasons
• Food and drinks are not included in the price The train ride one the North York Moors Railway is only included March-October

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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