Day 1: Following your home taxi collection you will join our luxury tour coach and we will head North to Huddersfield and our hotel for the next 4 nights, the 4 star Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield on a dinner bed & breakfast basis.
Day 2: This morning we begin with a drive to the pleasant North Yorkshire market town of Settle for a ride on the Settle and Carlisle Railway. Considered to be one of England’s most scenic rail journeys, we will join the diesel train for the journey, passing through spectacular scenery, crossing the famous Ribblehead viaduct and stopping at Dent, the highest mainline station in England.
We rejoin the coach for the short journey into Hawes, the main town of the dale. Home to the world-famous Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese and set amidst breath-taking scenery it’s no surprise Hawes is one of the honeypot tourist attractions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The name Hawes means a ‘pass between mountains’ and it stands between the stunning Buttertubs and Fleet Moss. After a break and chance to obtain lunch, we continue along Wensleydale past Aysgarth to join the Wensleydale Railway. The 40 minute journey will take you through constantly changing scenery, from the arable lands of the Vale of Mowbray in the East, to the hills of the Yorkshire Dales in the West.
Day 3: This morning, we head to Skipton, the Gateway to the Dales. With its famous 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory and historic cobbled High Street, Skipton is endlessly rich both in history and outstanding natural beauty. Take a stroll around the town and explore some of the interesting alleyways and shops.
From Skipton we make our way to Haworth, home of the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth is an undisputed literary mecca, attracting visitors from all around the world. With its historic cobbled Main Street, iconic parsonage and rolling moors, the picturesque proportions of this Airedale village exude a vintage charm that makes you feel you’ve stepped into another era. Little has changed in the village since they lived in the parsonage.
Later we enjoy a journey on the Keighley & Worth Valley Steam Railway, which runs like a ribbon though Brontë Country. Here you can expect to take in some of the most breathtaking and famous landscapes in the world. A windswept land of heather and wild moors – it is hardly surprising that this area became the inspiration for the classic works of the Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. The Railway has appeared in many TV and film productions including Sherlock Holmes, Peaky Blinders, Disney’s 2019 remake of Dumbo and many more. Perhaps most famously, the Railway, and in particular the charming station at Oakworth, were used as the location for the classic 1970 film The Railway Children. Step back in time and relive this well-loved tale as you watch the vintage steam trains puff their way in and out of the valley.
Day 4: Our journey today begins with a visit to Bolton Abbey. The Abbey and ruined Priory are set in a beautiful and tranquil location alongside the River Wharfe, surrounded by moorland, woodland and riverside - a truly inspirational setting for many. We have time for a stroll through this beautiful landscape, which is part of the Duke of Devonshire’s estate.
We then continue into the Yorkshire Dales for a stop in Grassington, one of Yorkshire’s prettiest villages. Picture a bustling cobbled market square, fringed by shops offering local foods, speciality gifts and arts and crafts. Add other attractions such as friendly cafés, restaurants and cosy hotels, all set against a backdrop of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and that’s Grassington. A small market town that feels like a village, and the perfect location from which to enjoy the many things to do in the area.
Day 5: Sadly this morning we depart our hotel and head back to Norfolk, making suitable stops along the way. Upon our arrival we re-join our door to door taxi service who will be waiting to take you home.
Holiday Information:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (Dinner will be table service)
Price: £661pp
Single Supplement: £Nil (Limited Availability)
Additional Singles Beyond Allocation From: £100 (Will be allocated a twin or double room for sole occupancy, depending on availability)
Tour Reference: AWE5108
Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 10 weeks prior to departure