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Yorkshire Day Trip: Explore Moors, Whitby & Steam Railway from York
4.8
275 Ratings
York
Discover North York Moors, Whitby, and a steam train ride. Explore villages, visit Whitby Abbey, and enjoy fish & chips on this guided day trip from York.
Duration:
8 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hutton le Hole - You will head off into the Vale of York, learning about life in Yorkshire as you pass through the villages of Strensall, Sheriff Hutton and Hovingham. The first stop is in the traditional National Park village of Hutton-le-Hole, where you can wander amongst the traditional stone-built houses and sheep roaming on the village common land, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in one of the cafes – the choice is yours!
- North York Moors National Park - We head off up over the North York Moors for some photo stops, passing the 16th century Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge (the highest point on the Moors) and Ralph’s Cross, then through the quaint and picturesque Yorkshire villages that lead down into Whitby. As you arrive in Whitby, you will hear stories about the seaside town’s history and your guide will tell you about the main places of interest that you may want to visit.
- Whitby Harbour - You will have two and a half hours free time in Whitby (two hours if taking steam train option), with options to visit Whitby’s newest attraction, The Endeavour Experience (one of only two full-size replicas of the HM Bark Endeavour in existence), the Captain Cook Museum, take the Bark Endeavour scale replica boat trip around the harbour, view Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula Books) or just explore the shops and market of the seaside town and experience Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café – the choice is yours!
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway - If you prefer to spend a little less time in Whitby and take the opportunity of travelling by steam train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at our special discounted rate, you have the option of boarding the 2.00pm train from Whitby for the 45-minute moorland rail journey through Grosmont to Goathland (Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter movies), where you will re-join the Minicoach. This option is paid locally on the day with no need to book ahead.
- Goathland Station - We reach Goathland Station in time to see the other passengers arrive by steam train, then learn about “Hogsmeade”, before exploring the picture postcard fictional village of “Aidensfield” in the Heartbeat television series and maybe grab an ice cream from the village store.
- The Hole of Horcum - We leave Goathland and have a couple more photo stops as you learn the history behind the mysterious RAF Fylingdales Pyramid on Snod Hill and the Hole of Horcum.
- Castle Howard - We head back towards York through the Howardian Hills with panoramic views of Castle Howard.
What's Included
- Driver/guide, who provides live commentary
- Comfortable 16-Seat Mini-coaches with Air-con & WIFI
- Regular photo, refreshment, and restroom stops
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour
- Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to optional attractions, including Yorkshire Steam Railway option
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This small-group Guided Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, enjoy more than two hours in the seaside town of Whitby and take a Steam Train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (optional extra paid locally on the day)! You will also experience the traditional English moorland villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and travel back to York through the Howardian Hills, passing by Castle Howard. In Whitby, you will be able to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach tour, limited to 16 people.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Children under 5 years can be accepted, by prior arrangement only, on the strict condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them and purchases a ticket for the child
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
Location
Duncombe Place
We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster)
All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so please don’t be late as we are unable to wait for latecomers due to parking restrictions at the pick-up point!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(275 Ratings)
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Dorothy_e
May 10, 2024
ThenYorkshire Moors - Unfortunately I can’t remember our guides name for May 09/24 but he was excellent! Excellent commentary along the drive and kept to schedule. We were a little confused as to our exact meeting place at Duncombe Place near the York Minster but it was at the small park on the corner. Definitely would recommend for an introduction to the Moors. Do take the steam train!
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Amypc1248th
May 10, 2024
A very solid small group tour choice. - Great overview of the area for first time visitors. Mark, our guide and driver, did a very good job. The short train trip was a worthwhile add-on.
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Cindyjchambers
May 10, 2024
Do Not Hesitate - This tour was beyond amazing. I loved every minute of it. Mark, our driver and tour guide was wonderful. He was personable. He was informative. He was thorough and conscientious. He made an effort to get to know each of us.
I left feeling like I knew a little bit about the region we visited. No guide could've done a better job.
The tour itself was evenly paced. I wasn't exhausted from being on an 8.5 hour all day tour. There were plenty of stops, which included resting points…bathroom breaks, food, picture opportunities, and shopping.
The only negative for me personally is motion sickness. While I did not have motion sickness, the traveling left me feeling queasy most of the day. This is not the tour company's fault or anybody else's. My comment is only designed as an FYI for travelers who have a sensitive stomach.
If you want to learn about the Moors and the surrounding towns…this is definitely a tour to take. Do not hesitate to book. Wonderful company. Attentive… I can't say enough good. Beyond my expectations
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Tricia_t
May 8, 2024
Memorable Day Out - We throughly enjoyed this trip out. Mark our tour guide was so knowledgeable and he remember all of our names which was nice. I was especially happy with this trip as I normally drive and I cannot get to see the scenery. So we will be taking more of these day trips out. I would recommend this trip to all of my friends and family.
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Desleyfc
May 4, 2024
Excellent tour and guide - An amazing full day tour. We saw so much history and the train ride was icing on the cake. We had a very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide, Mark. I would highly recommend.
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Bobby_l
May 1, 2024
An Excellent Day - Mark, of Best of Britain tours was an excellent guide for the day. He was professional, accommodating and very knowledgeable about our itinerary. We enjoyed our morning drive through the moors to the lovely seaside village of Whitby. After lunch, we took the steam train to Goathland through the beautiful countryside. It was a well planned and enjoyable day. We highly recommend this day trip and Best of Britain Tours!
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Daisy_y
Apr 28, 2024
An unforgettable tour of the York Moors Nat’l Park and Whitby - Our guide Mark was excellent. We saw and learn from Mark much history of the places visited . He gave us good restaurant recommendations. We enjoyed the tour very much.
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Anita_r
Apr 24, 2024
Wonderful day trip - It was all incredible....the driver's knowledge was extensive, he was also friendly and made the trip fun. The steam railway was a highlight.
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Hill123884
Apr 24, 2024
Great Day Out - We had a fantastic day out with Best of Britain Tours, travelling from York to Whitby via the North York Moors. Mark was a really friendly informative host/driver. The whole experience was so relaxed, enjoyable and extremely well organised. Mark makes a real effort to get to know everyone and could not have been more helpful. Highly recommend .
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M7412nemichaelm
May 10, 2024
A Delightful Taste of North Yorkshire - Excellent day, of course a single day only whets your appetite. Mark was a personable and delightful host who showed us as much as possible when you could days exploring.
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