Yorkshire Moors by Steam

DAY 1

Arriving in the spa town of Harrogate, we make our way to the Majestic Hotel. We can explore the delightful spa town or enjoy the hotels leisure facilities* ahead of dinner.

DAY 2

Enjoy a free day to explore delightful Harrogate. There are plenty of options in "The English Spa", as Harrogate became known in the Georgian era. Enjoy a stroll amidst Harrogate's vast green spaces, admire the magnificent buildings, explore the independent shops, experience the town's famous Turkish Baths or visit the many attractions including the Royal Pump Rooms, Mercer Art Gallery and of course, the famous Betty's Tea Rooms are not to be missed! Alternatively, a short train journey takes you to quaint Knaresborough or historic York, which boasts many attractions, not least the Minster, city walls and, of course the National Railway Museum.

DAY 3

Transferring by coach to Pickering, we board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a stunningly diverse journey in heritage carriages to the coast. Steaming across heather moorland landscapes, we pass by Goathland, familiar to many as 'Aidensfield' in 'Heartbeat', before descending to Whitby, a picturesque fishing port framed by its famous abbey. Stroll the quaint streets in search of Whitby Jet, climb the steps to the abbey or simply enjoy some of the finest fish and chips in Yorkshire before we make the return journey.

DAY 4

Today's excursion skirts the Dales as we transfer to Keighley. Here we board the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway for another scenic steam train journey through countryside made familiar through film, this time the Railway Children. Passing through the hills and dales reminiscent of Brontë novels, it is fitting that our journey takes in Haworth, home of the Brontë family. Here we visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum before returning to Harrogate for our final dinner.

DAY 5

We bid farewell to wonderful Harrogate and Yorkshire as we make our way homeward.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner