Scarborough & North Yorkshire Moors Railway At The Grand Hotel
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2T16692
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 Days Away - 2023
The friendly town of Scarborough provides the perfect base for this exciting five-day break as we explore the highlights of Yorkshire’s iconic coast. Enjoy the dynamic sea views of this colourful region as we include excursions to the distinctive shores of Whitby, forever associated with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the seaside resort of Bridlington and charming Filey. We also drink in the timeless, heather-clad scenery of the moors with a leisurely journey on the heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of the best ways to experience the area’s exquisite landscape.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
What's Included?
- Return coach travel
- 4 nights at a selected hotel in Scarborough with dinner & breakfast
- Excursions to Whitby, Bridlington & Filey
- Heritage train journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Optional excursion to York (£13pp)
Scarborough
ScarboroughScarborough coach trips are one of the best ways to enjoy one of Yorkshire’s premier seaside resorts, with its colourful seafront, bustling promenade, sandy beaches and beautiful gardens. This is a fantastic destination for a coach break, at any time of the year.
Scarborough offers a fantastic range of attractions and activities for all ages on a coach holiday. Explore Scarborough Castle, a 12th-century Roman ruin, dominating the resort headland. Discover the secrets of the underwater world at the Sea Life Centre, relax at the beautifully oriental-themed Peasholm offering a beautiful system of streams and waterfalls, mini bridges and mystical gardens park, or take a trip on one of the county’s oldest miniature seaside railways.
The Scarborough seafront is split into two lovely beach bays, on the north and south, linked with Scarborough's historic Victorian architecture. The South Bay is a great place to check out on a coach tour with its bustling seaside entertainment, whilst the quieter North Bay is ideal for taking a relaxing stroll.
Whitby
WhitbyExperience a coach break to Whitby, an ancient and beautiful sea port with a history going as far back as the founding of its famous abbey in 657AD, which still dominates the East Cliff headland, with fantastic views overlooking this most popular seaside resort.
Offering something for everyone, there are many attractions that are connected to the town's fascinating past, from the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, where you can learn about the famous explorer's life, to the Dracula Experience, which guides you through the story and its connection to the town.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
First opened in 1836 as the Whitby and Pickering Railway, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is a heritage railway that runs through the North York Moors National Park. We start the day at Pickering’s heritage station to board our train for a nostalgic journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, travelling through stunning scenery to Whitby.
Scarborough Carousel
Whitby Carousel
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Grand Hotel, Scarborough Grand Hotel, Scarborough
One of Scarborough’s most famous landmarks, the Grand Hotel occupies a superb location overlooking the harbour and beaches of the South Bay. Great facilities and sparkling entertainment combine to create a memorable stay in this fine resort. All meals are buffet style.
Hotel Features: Bedrooms with en-suite facilities, TV and tea/coffee-making facilities • Restaurant with great views of Scarborough Harbour • Cocktail bar • Cabaret bar • Coffee shop • Ballroom with live cabaret entertainment every evening • Lift
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