Dreaming of a White Christmas in Royal Whitby

Adorned in twinkling Christmas attire, experience the magic of Castle Howard at Christmas, the tranquillity of the North Yorkshire Moors and York, famous for its historic streets and festive feel.

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New for 2026 - 'Step into Christmas' on our 'cracking' break to North Yorkshire with a festive stay in wonderful Whitby! Adorned in twinkling Christmas attire, experience the magic of Castle Howard at Christmas, the tranquillity of the North Yorkshire Moors and York, famous for its historic streets and festive feel.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Mulled wine & mince pies on arrival

Festive cream tea

Traditional festive lunch on Christmas Day

Visit to Scarborough enroute

Excursions to Goathland, Pickering & York

Admission to Castle Howard at Christmas

Free time in Whitby

Day 1

We drive north for a truly magical visit to Castle Howard - Experience the magnificent festive decorations as you journey through the House’s grand state rooms. Open fires, candle light and live music evoke all that we love about this special time of year, with the iconic 25 foot Christmas tree adorned with over 3000 baubles providing a breath-taking highlight in the Great Hall. From here we continue to Whitby where a warm welcome and a glass of mulled wine with a mince pie awaits on our arrival at the Royal Hotel, for a low-key Christmas break with your fellow like-minded travellers.

Christmas Eve

This morning we enjoy a scenic circular drive exploring the winter wonderland of the North York Moors, via Goathland familiar as 'Aidensfield' in Tv's Heartbeat and the vibrant market town of Pickering, where the tea rooms and shops have a gloriously vintage flavour and come alive with festive merriment around Christmas. We return to the hotel this afternoon for a festive cream tea.

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Christmas Day

Merry Christmas! Relax in the comfort of your hotel today - open presents, tuck into a traditional turkey dinner, and soak up the festive atmosphere.This afternoon you may like to take the opportunity to take a bracing stroll around the ancient fishing port famous for it’s connections with Bram Stoker and where he is said to have got his inspiration for Dracula. This evening, dinner will be followed by light entertainment.

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Boxing Day

Today we head to the majestic city of York, with it's rich history, famous Gothic Minster dominating the city as one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe, and The Shambles which are always worth a visit, with its over-hanging timber-framed houses and traditional shopfronts. Browse York’s many shops, from high street favourites to quirky and independent boutiques, maybe picking up an early sales bargain, along with excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants.

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Day 5

We begin our homeward journey after breakfast, calling at the Victorian seaside resort of Scarborough, straddled between two majestic bays and dominated by an impressive headland.

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The Royal Hotel 3*, Whitby

From a stunning clifftop location, enjoy amazing views on all sides of the beaches, harbour, old town, abbey ruins, and headland. With Yorkshire-style hospitality, all rooms come with ensuite bathrooms.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA