Yorkshire
5 Days
26th May – 30th May 2025
The Cedar Court Hotel Bradford. This hotel has undergone recent refurbishment with modern bedrooms, as well as a Bar/Lounge. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has a lift.
Monday. Depart from your home area and travel to Yorkshire, arriving late afternoon at The Cedar Court Hotel Bradford. 4 nights stay – dinner, bed & breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits served on arrival
Tuesday. Our journey today begins with a visit to Skipton – ‘Gateway to the Dales’. We take a river cruise on the Skipton Canal with a rib-tickling commentary by Dave Spikey with tea and a biscuit included. After our cruise, we journey the short distance to Embsay where we enjoy a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway through the picturesque scenery of Bolton. From here we visit Bolton Abbey a ruined priory set in a beautiful and tranquil location alongside the River Wharfe. Surrounded by moorland, woodland, and riverside, this is a truly inspirational setting.
Wednesday. After a leisurely breakfast, we head for Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England in the heart of rural Yorkshire. The house holds an impressive art collection including Renaissance masterpieces, and exquisite Thomas Chippendale furniture, all combined with 100 acres of gardens and a renowned lakeside Bird Garden.
Later we journey to Harrogate where the rest of the day is free for you to explore at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through the beautiful Valley Gardens followed by some retail therapy in the delightful Victorian Westminster Arcade or the independent shops of the Montpellier Quarter. You could maybe even visit the famous ‘Betty’s Tearooms’.
Thursday. Our day takes us to the historic cathedral city of York, the capital of Yorkshire, and a particularly beautiful city to explore. You could wander through the Shambles, and perhaps visit the National Railway Museum or even the stunning York Minster.
Friday. After breakfast, we depart the hotel and head home with fond memories of our time in Yorkshire.
Price £495.00
Single Supplement £80.00
Holiday Highlights
Skipton Canal River Cruise
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway
Harewood House
Harrogate
Holiday Ref. PEL097