Harrogate & York

Enjoy a relaxing short break to the elegant Victorian spa town of Harrogate, beautifully adorned with floral displays and renowned for its historic buildings, famous tea-rooms and natural springs. Also included is a visit to the fantastic city of York with its amazing wealth of attractions, plus some free time in the charming town of Knaresborough and a visit to historic Skipton where attractions include the impressive 900 year-old castle.

HILTON DOUBLETREE HARROGATE

The Hilton Doubletree Harrogate sits in beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking Harrogate and is only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. Facilities include a restaurant and piano lounge plus a spa with indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gymnasium. All bedrooms feature television, Wi-Fi, telephone, safe, iron / ironing board, hair dryer, mini bar and tea / coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Accommodation with breakfast
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return coach travel from your local pick up point

Day One

We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the picturesque market town of Knaresborough. The town is a delight to explore with its majestic Victorian viaduct, cobbled alleys and riverside walks, independent shops and cafes, plus the medieval Castle. We then continue a short distance to Harrogate and check in to the centrally located Hilton Doubletree Hotel.

Day Two

At leisure to discover Harrogate with its beautiful floral displays, atmospheric cafés and green open spaces. You might like to visit the Royal Pump Room Museum for a fascinating insight into Harrogate’s spa history, stroll through the Valley Gardens or watch the world go by in Betty's Tea Rooms. The stylish Montpellier Quarter is regarded as the 'Antiques and Art Centre of the North' and is home to an array of exclusive shops, bars and restaurants.

Day Three

Today we discover the magnificent city of York where you may like to take a sightseeing tour, a walk on the city walls or perhaps a river cruise. See the mighty York Minster, explore the "Shambles" with its ancient buildings leaning in all directions and be sure to see the Jorvik Centre and the excellent Castle and Railway Museums.

Day Four

Following breakfast we check out of the hotel and travel to the popular market town of Skipton with its canal boats and magnificent castle. Now over 900 years old Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved medieval castles in England with its twin towers and a beautiful early Tudor courtyard. Here we’ll have some time to explore and have lunch before we depart and commence our homeward journey.

B=Breakfast Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llandygai	Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham, Northbound	Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service)
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop