Moors, Whitby and North Yorkshire Steam Railway tour

17A High Petergate, York YO1 7EN, UK, York, United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
8h 15min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Come along on this guided day trip from York and explore the picturesque North York Moors National Park, breathe in the sea breeze at the seaside town of Whitby and enjoy an optional steam train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.Your first stop is the traditional National Park village of Hutton-le-Hole, where you'll be able to wander amongst traditional stone-built houses, see the sheep roaming, or treat yourself to a Yorkshire Brew in one of the cafes! You'll then head off up over the North York Moors for some photo stops, passing through the quaint and picturesque Yorkshire villages that lead down into Whitby.Enjoy some free time at the seaside town of Whitby, see the place that inspired the Dracula books at Whitby Abbey and marvel at the bustling port and waterfront! From here, you can choose to ride the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a 45-minute moorland rail journey to Goathland. Admire the magic of the famous Harry Potter filming location which became Hogsmeade station and watch as the train puffs in! The tour will regroup here and will then head back to York through the Howardian Hills where you can take in panoramic views of the Howardian Hills and Castle Howard.

What to remember

Important info

  • This trip is not suitable for children under 4 years old
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour departure as latecomers cannot be accommodated
  • The steam train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is an optional extra and can be paid for locally on the day
  • Please note that all timings are approximate (except the start time) so please consider if booking onward travel after arrival back in York in case of traffic
included
What's included
included-item
Roundtrip transportation to and from York. 16 seater mini-coach with air-conditioning and WiFi. Local guide. Photo stops along the way. North Yorkshire Moors Railway train ride (optional)
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Highlights

Soak in the natural beauty of the North York Moors National Park. Admire picturesque villages and the traditional seaside town of Whitby. Learn about life in Yorkshire and explore all it has to offer

Operating days

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Best of Britain Holidays Ltd (Trading as BOBH - Day Trips from York)
Meeting Point

Please meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, near York Minster.