Royal Whitby & The North Yorkshire Moors

Day 1

We start our journey by visiting Beverley. This market town has cobbled streets and quaint boutiques and is renowned for its exquisite thirteenth-century minster. This afternoon, we continue to Whitby.

Day 2

Our day-long tour of the North Yorkshire Coast starts travelling via Guisborough to visit the seaside town of Redcar, home to a unique vertical pier. We continue via Saltburn-by-the-Sea, home to plenty of Victorian charm and the last remaining pier in Yorkshire, before continuing to the picturesque fishing village of Staithes. A much-loved cliffside gem and once one of the biggest ports in the North East, explore the winding cobbled streets and picturesque beach for yourself!

Please note - Staithes is located down a steep hill, and passengers must walk into the village from the coach, which will be parked at the top.

Day 3

Enjoy free time in Whitby, a much-loved seaside town! Famous for its literary connections with Bram Stoker and Dracula, why not climb the famous steps to Whitby Abbey and take in views of the bay below? If you're looking for maritime history, you'll find the Captain Cook Memorial Museum in the seventh-century harbourside house where he served his apprenticeship. Remember to enjoy some fish and chips or treat yourself to some classic Whitby Jet!

Day 4

This morning we board the lovingly restored carriages of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway - travelling from Whitby Station, across the North York Moors National Park enjoying spectacular views of the rolling hills and superb countryside along the way. The train will pass through Goathland which was immortalised as Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film and was also the fictional Aidensfield in the television series “Heartbeat". Eventually we arrive at the must-see 1930’s themed Pickering Station. After some free time in the Yorkshire market town, we continue the journey by coach through Hutton-Le-Hole, considered to be one of the most picturesque villages in the national park and long been regarded as one of the UK’s most idyllic, en route back to Whitby.

Day 5

Today, we visit Scarborough, Yorkshire's original seaside resort, home to stunning scenery, glorious beaches and lots to see and do. Why not immerse yourself in the town's history at Scarborough Castle or venture down to the seafront to enjoy the traditional amusements, cafés, and ice cream parlours before leaving for home mid-afternoon?

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner