Hotel pick up and drop off is included on this truly personal touring experience, where you'll find the smallest group size available in York: just 7 per group. The intimate group size lets you get to know your local guide, a Yorkshire native born and bred in the area, and your fellow travellers. Explore the stunning North York Moors by road and steam train, following the back roads and farm lanes through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, enjoying photo stops and chance to jump out and enjoy the peaceful setting of the Moors. You'll visit the fabulous seaside town of Whitby, famous for its association with Captain James Cook and featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula, before boarding a steam train for a journey across the majestic North York Moors. You'll see the best of the Moors, spend time by the seaside and visit the charming railway station made famous as 'Hogsmeade Station' in the Harry Potter films.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Steam Train Ticket for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
✔ Live commentary on board
✔ Local Guide - born and raised in the area
✔ Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
✔ Personal Experience - maximum of 7 people per group
✔ Transport by climate-controlled minivan
✖ Entrance fees to optional attractions in Whitby and Helmsley
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup Locations
1. Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe
2. Alhambra Court Hotel
3. The Milner York
4. Grays Court Hotel
5. Holiday Inn York City Centre, an IHG hotel
6. Hedley House Hotel Limited
7. Hampton by Hilton York
8. The Queens Hotel
9. Premier Inn York City Centre (layerthorpe) Hotel
10. Impossible Motel
11. No.1 By Guesthouse, York
12. Edinburgh Arms
13. Holiday Inn York
14. Galtres Lodge Hotel
15. Hotel du Vin York
16. Best Western Kilima Hotel
17. Roomzzz York City
18. Hampton By Hilton York Piccadilly
19. The Grand York Hotel
20. Novotel York Centre Hotel
Additional Info: Please ensure you are ready to be collected by 8:15am at the latest (we will contact you with an estimate of your pick-up time the day before the tour).
Itinerary
1
Helmsley
The charming, picturesque market town of Helmsley is the first stopping point on the tour, where you'll have time to explore the quaint streets and have the opportunity to enjoy tea or coffee in a local cafe or tearoom.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Hutton le Hole
Our first brief stop of the day is here in the village of Hutton-le-Hole, where you'll have chance to enjoy a stroll through across the village green and the opportunity to have tea/coffee in a local tearoom (own expense).
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Scenic drive with photo stops and opportunity to get out and enjoy the views and scenery.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Whitby Harbour
2 hours at leisure in the fishing town of Whitby - chance to enjoy lunch and to discover the many attractions in Whitby.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Goathland Station (nymr)
Visit the station which featured as Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter films.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Journey from Goathland to Pickering on the heritage steam railway.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
