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Skipton & Steam Gala

UK & Ireland
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Board Basis: Half Board
  • Tour Ref: D2T8393

Holiday Summary

  • Travel Type: Coach

2 days

Join us for a jam-packed mini break as we experience some of Yorkshire’s best loved sights. Take a steam train ride, explore a famous World Heritage Site and a hilltop village known as the home of the Bronte sisters. We will also be visiting the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway to join their Steam Up gala. There'll be a goods train demonstration, special double-headed trains, and even a visiting locomotive.
PRICE FROM ? £199 per person

PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.

Plan My Trip

Itinerary

Day 1

Morning departure from your local pickup point to Bolton Abbey.  There'll be time for some lunch (not included) in the station cafe before the return train journey to Embsay. Sit back and relax as we pass by scenic landscapes. Afterwards, we make the short journey into Skipton. There's plenty to see and do from its famous 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory to the historic cobbled High Street crammed full of boutiques.

Day 2

Full day at Steam Up gala at Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Visit the Carriage Works, home to one of the finest collections of restored railway carriages in the country, and The Engine Shed which contains numerous displays and artefacts from the age of steam. We also include admission to the museum & an all day rover ticket.

Included

Return coach travel 
1 night Craiglands Hotel 
Journey on the Embsay Railway 
Visit to Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Up Gala (admission to museum & all day rover ticket included)
Visits to Skipton & Haworth

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Accommodation

Best Western Plus Craiglands Hotel & Spa

Set in 6 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, this hotel is over 150 years old and retains some of its original features including a log fire in the sleek lounge.  The guest rooms have a modern design and feature home comforts. The leisure facilities include hydro pool, sauna and steam room. 

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