A Flavour of Yorkshire at Christmas 2012
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The festive spirit of beautiful Yorkshire

6 Days from £515

Tour code: 3YHX | Countries visited : England

Yorkshire Christmas Rail Holiday

Admire the rugged Yorkshire countryside on an evocative rail journey. Stay at the charming spa town of Harrogate on your Yorkshire Christmas rail holiday and soak up the historic atmosphere that sweeps through ancient sites. Explore the majestic Ripley Castle and Bolton Abbey as you discover their intriguing history. Watch the undulating hills and winter scenery of the Yorkshire Dales unfold as you ride in warmth and comfort on the Wensleydale and Embsay and Bolton Abbey railways. Enjoy the festive season at a relaxing pace, perhaps stroll around the beautiful Valley Gardens before sitting down at the hotel to a hearty Christmas dinner.

Bolton AbbeyYorkshire Christmas Rail Holiday - HarrogateBetty's Tearooms, HarrogateThe Wensleydale RailwayRipley CastleA Flavour of Yorkshire at Christmas - River Ouse, YorkYork Minster
 
 
Key features:
  • Christmas Lunch
  • Journey on the Wensleydale Railway
  • Excursion on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
  • Guided tour of Ripley Castle
  • Visit to Bolton Abbey and a guided tour
  • Trip to York with a guided tour
Included:
  • 5 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Christmas lunch
  • 5 dinners
  • Journey on the Wensleydale Railway
  • Guided tour of Ripley Castle
  • Excursion on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
  • Visit to Bolton Abbey including a guided tour
  • Trip to York and guided tour
  • The services of a Tour Manager
  • Single room prices include the supplement for single occupancy throughout: £75
Average Group size: 40
Transport Used: Train, Coach
  
 

Explore York on a Yorkshire Christmas Rail Holiday

As well as enjoying picturesque train journeys, you will also visit the medieval walled city of York during your festive break. Amble around the meandering and narrow cobbled streets of the famous Shambles and admire the delightful shop windows that are filled with heart-warming gifts. A definite must-see when exploring York is the incredible Jorvik Viking Centre. Walk around fascinating recreated scenes and experience the authentic smells of the Viking Age as you discover the city's history on a Yorkshire Christmas rail holiday.