Hidden Corners of Yorkshire

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 We leave Chelmsford at 7.00am depending on your local pick up point and travel northwards for a leisurely drive to the Blackwell Grange Hotel, stopping for refreshments during our journey. Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival.

Day 2 We travel over the moors, across Blakey Ridge, through picturesque Hutton-lee-Hole to Pickering, where we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a steam train journey through rugged moorland to Whitby - passing through Goathland 'Aidensfield' in TV's Heartbeat. Whitby is a maritime town, bursting with character and quite unique. Wander the alleyways and narrow streets and climb the steps up to Whitby Abbey.

Day 3 We begin with a drive to historic Richmond, high above the river Swale. Here you will find the Richmond Museum, which houses the set from 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Leaving Richmond, we head for the 'Wensleydale Railway' for a nostalgic ride through rural scenery from Leyburn to Leeming Bar where we re-join the coach. Afterwards, we head to Thirsk, home of James Herriot, and a chance to take in the acclaimed world of James Herriot Centre.

Day 4 Our first visit today is to Preston Park and Hall Museum. In the museum, you will find a delightful collection of memorabilia from times gone by. At Preston Hall, we join the 'Teeside Princess' and take a gentle cruise on the River Tees through beautiful countryside to the cobbled town of Yarm. In the afternoon, we drive through Bilsdale "Little Switzerland" past the Sun Inn. We then pass Rievaulx Abbey, and drop into Helmsley with its 12th century castle. On our way back to the hotel we journey over the spectacular Sutton Bank.

Day 5 We leave after breakfast and make our way homeward returning back to Chelmsford. Suitable stops on route.