We return to Scarborough to wipe away your winter blues! One of Britain’s premier coastal resorts, this delightful town also lies close to North Yorkshire’s rugged National Park. Relax and enjoy the pleasures of Scarborough, as well as the natural beauty and historical heritage of Yorkshire.

ITINERARY

Day 1 After your taxi pick up, we travel north making suitable refreshment stops along the way, arriving at our hotel late afternoon. Before this evening’s dinner there will be a welcome drink giving you the opportunity to meet your fellow travellers.

Day 2 This morning we take the Southern Moors Road to Pickering where we catch our train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (weather permitting) to Goathland (the setting for Aidensfield in the TV series Heartbeat). After a short stop here, we make our way by coach to Whitby, the famous fishing port once home of Captain James Cook, where we will have some free time to wander around the narrow streets and busy harbour side. We return via the Eastern Coastal Road across the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Moors.

Day 3 A free day to discover the varied attractions of Scarborough. Take a short walk to the town centre and shops, or amble down to the beaches of South Bay, or the busy little harbour. Explore the town with its indoor markets and antique shops.

Day 4 This morning we travel to York with free time and lunch at leisure in the city. We then visit ‘The World of James Herriot’ which is a unique tribute to vet and author. Based in his original surgery at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk - the ‘Skeldale House’ of the Herriot books, takes us on a journey back to the 1940s.

Day 5 We depart after breakfast and travel home with suitable refreshment stops along the way. We arrive back in the local area late afternoon and meet our taxis.