This tour covers a splendid variety of magnificent scenery and contrasting countryside, with quaint Yorkshire towns and villages. We also feature a ride on the Wensleydale Railway, which re-opened after 50 years. Re-live rural railway travel as it used to be all those years ago! We also include a boat trip on the Tees to Yarm.
Monday Day 1
After our morning door to door service we head north arriving late afternoon at The Blackwell Grange Hotel
DTuesday Day 2
We travel over the moors, across Blakey Ridge, through picturesque Hutton-le-Hole to Pickering. Here we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a steam train journey through rugged moorland to Whitby, passing through Goathland (featured as 'Aidensfield' in TV's Heartbeat). Whitby is a maritime town, bursting with character and quite unique.
B, DWednesday Day 3
We begin with a drive to historic Richmond. Here you will find a castle, The Green Howards Museum and the Richmondshire Museum housing the set from 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Leaving Richmond, we head for the Wensleydale Railway for a ride through rural scenery from Leyburn to Leeming Bar. We rejoin the coach and head to Thirsk, home of James Herriot.
B, DThursday Day 4
Our first visit today is to Preston Park and Hall Museum. The museum houses a collection of memorabilia from times gone by. We then join the 'Teesside Princess' and take a gentle cruise on the River Tees through beautiful countryside to the cobbled town of Yarm. In the afternoon, we drive through Bilsdale, to Helmsley with its 12th-century castle. On our way back to the hotel we journey over the spectacular Sutton Bank, giving you fantastic views of the moors and the Vale of York.
Friday Day 5
We leave for home meeting our door to door service late afternoon.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
The Blackwell Grange Hotel is a stunning 17th century mansion, which enjoys an enviable setting in the beautiful County Durham countryside. Hotel facilities include leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, spa and sauna. All bedrooms are en-suite and have television, radio, telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift
4 nights half board
Guide services on 3 days
North Yorkshire Moors Rail
Wensleydale Railway
Preston Hall Museum
'Teesside Princess' cruise
Porterage
Luxury coach travel
Single Room Supplement £120 (ALL SINGLES SOLD FOR 2026
Travel Insurance advised
Please note: All itineraries are subject to change
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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BROMHAM | NORTHAMPTON ROAD, BROMHAM, Opp Prince of Wales |
Buckingham | SHELL SERVICES, LORRY PARK OFF LONDON ROAD |
John Lewis Bus Stop | John Lewis Bus stop at side close to door 15 |
M1 Services Northampton | M1 Services Northampton, North Bound J15A |
Market Place, Olney | Market Place Bus Stop, Olney (Bus Shelter) |
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