Value Break - Scarborough

Itinerary

Highlights

• Hotel for 4 nights dinner & breakfast
• Porterage
• Nightly entertainment in the hotel
• Visit to Thirsk
• Entrance to The World of James Herriot
• Visit to Beverley
• Free day in Scarborough

Great Value Seaside Break

Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, head to the North Yorkshire coast with refreshment stops en-route to the 3* Esplanade Hotel in Scarborough. 4 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. There is nightly entertainment in the Belmont Suite

Day 2 - 4 At leisure in Scarborough with two included excursions

Britain's first holiday resort, Scarborough, has been welcoming visitors for over 360 years. The North Bay and South Bay are separated by the headland on which stands the town's medieval castle. Safe beaches, cliff tops and a busy shopping centre stand only yards apart. You will have a free day in Scarborough, a town of immense style with some of the finest parks and gardens in Britain. Peasholm Park with its tranquil lake is approx. 30 minutes' walk away from the hotel.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Thirsk & The World of James Herriot
Situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, Thirsk is a charming market town with a compact centre and friendly locals. Step through the famous red door of 23 Kirkgate for an included visit to the World of James Herriot, the fully restored site of his original 1940s home and veterinary practice (known in his books as Skeldale House, Darrowby). The home retains many of the original furnishings in the family rooms, frozen in time - a magical time-capsule where the world's most famous vet and one of the most popular writers of 29th century lived, worked and wrote his much-loved stories. Take a close-up look behind the scenes of a reproduced set from the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small. There will be time to explore Thirsk, which buzzes with colour and chatter at the weekly Monday market at the town's cobbled heart. You'll find local produce, artisan crafts, clothing and perhaps some unique souvenirs to take home.

Beverley
Head through the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds to East Riding's most attractive town, Beverley, a bustling market town which is full of Georgian character, charming streets and courtyards. Beverley's famous market dates back centuries and is a vital part of community life. There is usually a small market in the town centre on Wednesdays which offers a friendly atmosphere and several stalls, selling food, fruit, vegetables, freshly baked goods, arts and crafts. The landmark Gothic Beverley Minster complete with 13th century stone carvings and stained glass, dominates the skyline. Its impressive proportions and historic significance are best appreciated from inside. Building work began here in 1220 and wasn't completed until 1425 so three distinct architectural styles can be seen in the intricate detailing.

Day 5 - After breakfast travel homewards with a comfort stop en-route arriving early/mid evening

Accommodation

The Esplanade Hotel - Scarborough

With picture postcard views, charming Victorian elegance and the warmest of welcomes, Scarborough's 3* Esplanade Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday. Overlooking the sweeping sands of the South Bay, it's the ideal spot to take in the full beauty of this North Yorkshire resort.

Providing traditional comfort and simple decor, guestrooms have an en-suite bathrooms, flat screen television, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

NB Rooms with walk-in showers are very limited and these cannot be guaranteed. Single rooms are true singles. Seaview rooms are on request and subject to availability - supplement applies. There is a bar with roof terrace and a restaurant with fabulous sea views. There is lift access to all floors but there are some internal steps in the hotel