Scarborough & North Yorkshire Explorer Turkey & Tinsel

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your coach this morning and head north towards Yorkshire, with convenient stops en route. On arrival at the lovely seaside town of Scarborough you will have time to check into your centrally located hotel and relax before dinner. Located in the South Cliff area, you may enjoy a quick stroll to enjoy the sea views and to get your bearings of this scenic and traditional resort, and work up an appetite!

Days 2 to 4

Day 2 - 'Christmas Day'
Enjoy a hearty breakfast this morning and then spend the day relaxing. You're on holiday! Choose to spend the day enjoying Scarborough and your hotel. In the evening, join us for a traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. Then it is eyes down for some festive bingo followed by more live entertainment.

Day 3 - 'Boxing Day'
After a good night's sleep and another tasty breakfast, choose to enjoy another day in Scarborough or join us on our INCLUDED excursion. The evening is yours to enjoy with a delicious evening meal followed by more bingo and live entertainment.

Day 4 - 'New Year's Eve'
Make sure you are well rested today, as you'll be up late welcoming in the New Year! Enjoy another hearty breakfast and then you once again have the choice of staying in Scarborough  or joining us on our second INCLUDED excursion. Then, in the evening it is party time! After another lovely dinner look forward to fabulous entertainment to help you see in the 'New Year'.

Programme and excursion days subject to change.

Day 5

After an amazing action filled stay it is time to say farewell to Yorkshire today, heading south and homewards. Relax and reflect on this warm and friendly county and the history, fun and wonderful experiences you have enjoyed.

Scarborough

Imagine a place where families and friends have visited for years, a home away from home that people have known, loved and keep coming back to year after year. A place to make memories and enjoy traditional seaside fun, local shops and eateries, beautiful gardens. This is just part of Scarborough’s charm – as Britain’s original seaside resort, holidays to Scarborough offer something for everyone with two picturesque beaches, numerous exciting attractions and a rich history that is just begging to be explored. Did you know that the town is home to one of the first purpose-built museums in the world? The Rotunda tells the incredible story of our natural history and the rich fossil-finds on offer across the Yorkshire Coast. There is so much more to explore in Scarborough that will delight and surprise you.

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Whitby & North Yorkshire Moors

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationWhitby is an ancient port with a fascinating history, a ruined abbey overlooking the town, and a working harbour. It also has sandy beaches, donkey rides and rock pools, not to mention some of the best fish and chips in the world! It is easy to see why Bram Stoker found it the perfect location for his novel Dracula in 1897, and the town has not changed a lot since then. The River Esk flows north through the centre of the town dividing it into East and West Sides, linked by the renowned ”swing-bridge”. Whitby Abbey, St Mary’s Parish Church and the picturesque ‘old town’ lie on the East Side, while the West Side of the town has some equally historic fishermen's cottages, hidden in traditional yards behind the fish market and main shopping streets. Slightly further away from the noise and bustle of the harbour are many fine Georgian townhouses, built during Whitby’s most prosperous era in the days of sail. They cluster around the delightful Pannett Park, also home to the town Museum and Art Gallery. The town's most famous explorer Captain James Cook is commemorated with a bronze Whalebone Arch, and the fashionable spa resort was loved by Lewis Carroll and Charles Dickens. We are sure you will love it too!

Also head out on a scenic drive into the rolling moorlands of the North Yorkshire Moors, which offers a breathtaking journey through stunning landscapes and charming villages. We will include a stop or two on the way.

Tour includes

• 4 nights hotel with hearty Yorkshire breakfasts & evening meals
• Full festive entertainment programme
• Christmas dinner with all the trimmings one evening
• Mince pies and a visit from Santa
• Free time to explore Scarborough
• Visit to the seaside port of Whitby & scenic drive through the North Yorkshire Moors National Park
• Excursion to York
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

York

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationImagine a city with Roman roots and a Viking past, where ancient walls surround contemporary independent shops and vibrant eateries and there’s a festival for every month of the year. Welcome to York! Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and wealth of visitor attractions, York is a flourishing city. This historic and compact walled city can be explored easily on foot. With its magnificent history and culture, there are thirty world-class museums you can explore. Perhaps visit the Jorvik Viking Centre, one of York’s most popular attractions delving into the past and the sights and sounds of Viking York. Don't miss ‘The Shambles’, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, whilst the magnificent, iconic York Minster is well worth a visit along with the state-of-the-art Undercroft Museum, located in chambers underneath the cathedral. There’s also the National Railway Museum, showcasing over 300 years of railway history. Delve into the city’s vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country’s most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

Visitors to York can enjoy hundreds of attractions, museums, historic buildings, tours, shops, restaurants and bars within the compact walled city. You’re never far from an awe-inspiring moment!

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Accommodation

Esplanade Hotel Scarborough

The Esplanade Hotel in Scarborough is a charming Victorian establishment perched above the South Bay, offering panoramic sea views and a warm, traditional welcome. Its 73 en-suite rooms range from singles to family suites, many featuring stunning coastal vistas.

Guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts and evening meals in the sea-facing restaurant, while the Parlour Bar and rooftop terrace provide relaxed settings for drinks and light bites. Evening entertainment, including live music and comedy, takes place in the Belmont Suite. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring Scarborough's attractions. ​

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