York

This city boasts a rich history, well-preserved medieval architecture and impressive city walls. Home to a wealth of attractions including York Minster, The Shambles, the National Railway Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre.

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Price Includes (all details are subject to change):

four nights dinner, bed and breakfast
admission to Castle Howard and Gardens
cruise on the river Ouse
North Yorkshire Moors Railway journey
three excursions
return coach travel
return ferry fare from N Ireland (£30 supplement)

Wheatlands Lodge Hotel, York (April only)

Ideally situated, just a short walk from the centre of York and close to many of its famous attractions. This family run hotel is comfortable and homely, making it the perfect place to stay and a great place to relax before and after a busy day exploring the city. (no lift)

Burn Hall Hotel, Huby near York (July/September)

A Victorian manor house hotel, packed full of personality and countryside character. Burn Hall has an outstanding reputation for customer service, you will receive a warm Yorkshire welcome by a professional and friendly team. It also has an excellent menu of homemade Yorkshire dishes, made with locally sourced produce. (lift)

Day One

Depart from your selected joining point and travel to York. Comfort stops will be made en-route.

Day Two

Discover Castle Howard, one of England's grandest Baroque mansions. Set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape, enjoy lavishly decorated rooms, stunning architecture, idyllic gardens and lakeside walks. Continue via Sutton Bank to the traditional market town of Thirsk, home of the famous vet and author James Herriot.

Day Three

Start the day in York with a relaxing cruise along the River Ouse. Within York's towering medieval walls is a heart of rich and colourful character, with its history recorded in the streets, buildings and museums gathered around the mighty Minster. Discover many of the treasures and architectural gems this remarkable city has to offer; its cobbled streets, the famous Shambles and perhaps the National Railway Museum.

Day Four

Explore Heartbeat Country with a wonderful nostalgic trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Continue to the historic coastal town of Whitby, with its famous cliff-top Abbey; and the small village of Goathland, which was 'Aidensfield' in the Heartbeat TV series, whilst the railway station was used as 'Hogsmeade' in the Harry Potter films.

Day Five

After breakfast you leave York and travel home. Comfort stops will be made en-route.

Please Note

It may be necessary under certain circumstances for these excursions to be operated on different days to those shown.

Holiday Itinerary

For full Itinerary April click here

For full Itinerary July/September click here

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Not every holiday will suit your mobility needs and some are not suitable for persons using walking aids/wheelchairs etc. Please ask a member of staff for details should you have any concerns regarding suitability.

TRAVEL WITH US AND YOU CAN PARK YOUR CAR AT THE STENA LINE TERMINAL, BELFAST FOR ONLY £30. To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.

TRAVEL WITH US AND YOU CAN PARK YOUR CAR AT THE STENA LINE TERMINAL, BELFAST FOR ONLY £30.

To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.

Name	Address	Times
Annan WM	Annan, War Memorial opposite Queensberry Arms	Failed View
Ardrossan	Ardrossan, Princes Street Bus Stop	Failed View
Ayr Dodds Depot	Ayr, Dodds Depot, 4 East Road	Failed View
Ayr NEW	Ayr, Douglas Street Bus Stop, Outside Bus Station	Failed View
Ballantrae	Ballantrae, Garage, Main Street	Failed View
Ballymena	Ballymena, Seven Towers Leisure Centre Main entrance	Failed View
Ballymoney	Ballymoney Biestys Centra / Route Service Station,	Failed View
Ballynure	Ballynure, The Village Chippy Car Park, Larne Road.	Failed View
Bangor	Bangor, Town Car Park opposite Bangor Railway Station Car Park	Failed View
Belfast City Centre	Belfast City Centre, Leonardo Hotel, (formerly Jurys Inn), Great Victoria Street.	Failed View
Belfast Stena	Belfast - Stena Line Victoria Terminal 4, West Bank Road (Cairnryan)	Failed View
Cairnryan Stena	Cairnryan - Stena Line Passenger Terminal Loch Ryan Port.Cairnryan	Failed View
Carlisle Asda	Carlisle Asda Bus Layby, Chandler Way	Failed View
Castle Douglas	Castle Douglas, Crown Hotel Opposite Market Hill, King Street	Failed View
Coleraine	Coleraine, Lodge Hotel, Outside Front Door CLIENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK AT THE HOTEL.	Failed View
Cumnock	Cumnock, Tanyard Bus Station, New Bridge Street	Failed View
Dumfries	Dumfries, Whitesands, Coach Bay near Suspension Bridge. (If Whitesands Closed, Brooms Rd Car Park)	Failed View
Dunsilly Roundabout	Dunsilly Roundabout Car Park, Antrim	Failed View
Eastriggs	Eastriggs, Central Bus stop Opposite the Baxter Hall (Church)	Failed View
Girvan	Girvan, Hamilton Arms Hotel	Failed View
Glengormley	Glengormley, Corrs Corner Roundabout Larne Road Side.	Failed View
Gretna	Gretna Main Bus Stop Annan Road	Failed View
Gretna Green	Gretna Hall Hotel, Front steps Please park in the overflow parking space	Failed View
Holywood	Holywood, Redburn Square.	Failed View
Irvine	Irvine, Coach Park adjacent to Aldi	Failed View
Kilmarnock	Kilmarnock, St Marnock St (Police Station)	Failed View
Kilwinning	Kilwinning, Caley Station (top of Dalry Road)	Failed View
Kirkconnel	Kirkconnel, bus stop at Railway Station entrance.	Failed View
Larne	Larne, Fairhill Car Park Victoria Road	Failed View
Lisburn	Lisburn, Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Bus Shelter at mini roundabout near Marks & Spencers	Failed View
Maybole	Maybole, Cassillis Hotel	Failed View
New Cumnock	New Cumnock,Lay-By near Scotmid, Afton Bridge Road	Failed View
Newton Stewart	Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel	Failed View
Newtownards	Newtownards, Circular Road McDonalds Car Park	Failed View
Prestwick	Prestwick, Station Road.	Failed View
Saltcoats	Saltcoats, Railway Station	Failed View
Sanquhar	Sanquhar, Bus Stop at Train Station	Failed View
Stevenston	Stevenston, The Cross	Failed View
Stranraer	Stranraer Bus Stop Opposite Police Station	Failed View
Thornhill	Thornhill, Bus Stop beside Bank of Scotland	Failed View
Troon	Troon, Ivy Cottage, South Beach, Bus Stop outside Town Hall	Failed View

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