Scarborough, York, Whitby & the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

5 days day day

from £399££pp

2027 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Scarborough’s welcoming seafront provides the perfect base for a five-day holiday exploring Yorkshire’s iconic coastline and moorland. From the dramatic cliffs of Whitby to the peaceful landscapes of the North York Moors, this tour blends coastal scenery, historic charm and local character. We visit atmospheric Whitby, famed for its haunting abbey, literary legends and seafaring heritage, enjoy a journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and spend time in the lovely city of York. With sweeping views, cultural highlights and traditional Yorkshire hospitality, this is a scenic and memorable escape.

Highlights

Return coach travel
4 nights at the Royal Hotel, Scarborough (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
Entertainment some evenings
Excursions to Whitby & York
Heritage journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Optional excursion to Beverley & Filey (at additional cost)

Itinerary

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel.

We enjoy a nostalgic day travelling through the spectacular North York Moors on the heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of Britain’s most scenic steam railways. Sit back and enjoy the journey from Pickering to Whitby, soaking up views of rolling moorland and wooded valleys.

Upon arrival, we spend some free time in the charming coastal town of Whitby, famed for its connection to Bram Stoker’s Dracula and for its striking jet jewellery. Wander around the busy harbour before tackling the climb up to the atmospheric ruined abbey perched on the cliffs. Whitby was also once the home of the famous explorer Captain Cook, who lived here as an apprentice and is now immortalised as a local hero with a museum dedicated to his life and accomplishments and an impressive statue that looks out to sea.

Later, we return to the hotel by coach.

Full Day

Our optional excursion takes us to the seaside! We start our day with a visit to the delightful town of Beverley, known for its historic architecture and vibrant cultural scene. Beverley is home to the stunning Beverley Minster, one of the largest parish churches in England, showcasing magnificent Gothic design. Next stop is the quaint resort of Filey, full of olde-worlde charm and boasting a five-mile stretch of sandy beach as well as some of the most spectacular sea views on the Yorkshire coast.

Full Day

Today we head to the historic city of York. Make time for the glorious York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe with world-famous stained-glass windows. Other highlights include the narrow, cobbled streets of the ‘Shambles’ where the buildings date back to medieval times, the Jorvik Centre, which tells the story of York’s Viking heritage, and the ancient walls surrounding the city. The famous Betty’s tea rooms are also worth a visit.

Full Day

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the coach for the journey home.

Accommodation

Royal Hotel, Scarborough, England

JG2

The Royal Hotel is set in a grand period building, overlooking South Bay and just 500 metres from Scarborough’s seafront. Hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant plus a leisure club with a sauna and gym (small charge applies for leisure facilities). Meals are buffet style.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.

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Scarborough, York, Whitby & the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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2027

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Apr 19th from £399pp +£100*

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