Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

Scarborough

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8 DAYS

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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DAY 6 Our day is free to relax in the beautiful seaside resort of Scarborough , known as the ‘Queen of the Yorkshire Coast’. There are many attractions to enjoy during our free day including wonderful sandy beaches, the picturesque harbour, castle, Victorian cliff tramway, Peasholm Park with boating lake, North Bay Miniature Railway, and for those wanting to venture a little further, the Scarborough Fair Collection offers a host of vintage cars, steam engines, vintage fairground rides, and mechanical organs. Following our fun filled day we reconvene at the hotel for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 7 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’

DEPARTS

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. (B,D) DAY 8 We bid farewell to wonderful Scarborough and Yorkshire as we make our way homeward. (B)

Sunday 28 April 2024 Sunday 8 September 2024

FARES

FARE REGION

FIRST £1665 £1695 £1739 £1739 £1879 £1739 £1639 £1445 £1519 £1599 £1819 £1685 £1689

STANDARD

London: Kings Cross Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

£1525 £1539 £1565 £1565 £1639 £1565 £1495 £1405 £1439 £1485 £1595 £1529

Scotland £1535 £10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £1349 Single Room Supplement £410 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 7 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage

Harrogate

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RHS Harlow Carr

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HOTELS

Majestic Hotel, Harrogate The 4-star Majestic Hotel built in 1900 has undergone a fifteen-million-pound refurbishment transforming the property to its former glory. The hotel is located in the centre of Harrogate and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. All bedrooms are decorated to a high standard and single travellers have sole occupancy of a double room. Meals are served in the stunning Carters Champagne Bar & Grill. * The hotel has a spa including indoor pool, gymnasium, sauna, and steam room (please note charges apply) . Crown Spa Hotel, Scarborough The 4-star Crown Spa Hotel is the oldest purpose-built hotel in our coastal resort, with many of the original architectural features. The comfortable bedrooms offer free Wi-Fi, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel offers a stylish restaurant, café bar, lounge, and leisure centre with gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. The hotel is located just meters from the sandy South Beach, a 10-minute walk from the railway station and the picturesque harbour is a 20-minute walk away.

York Minster and city walls

Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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