Scarborough & the North Yorkshire Moors
A 5 day trip to Scarborough visiting magnificent Burton Constable Hall and through the scenic Yorkshire Moors
A 5 day trip to Scarborough visiting magnificent Burton Constable Hall and through the scenic Yorkshire Moors
Scarborough
Britain's first seaside resort, has been welcoming visitors for over 360 years and is still as popular as ever. Scarborough is a great a place to stay with the safe, sandy, accredited North Bay Beach and South Bay Beach being broken by a rocky headland on which stands a reminder of the past, the historic 12 century Scarborough Castle.
Enjoy the promenade in the attractive Belvedere Gardens, browse the many & varied shops or take the cliff lift down to the golden sands of South Bay.
Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable Hall is a large Elizabethan country house that has been home to the Constable family for over 700 years. The hall, a Grade I listed building, is one of the most fascinating English country houses to survive complete with its historic collections and is set in 300 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown.
Whitby
“This is a lovely place. The little River Esk runs through a deep valley which broadens out as it comes near the harbour… The houses of the old town are all red-roofed and seem piled up one after the other anyhow…Right over the town is the ruin of the Abbey, a noble ruin of immense size". Such was Bram Stoker's description of Whitby in his novel, Dracula published in 1897 and the town is little changed since then. The East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Caedmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port developed during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets and was (along with the nearby fishing village of Staithes) where Captain Cook learned seamanship.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors between Whitby and Pickering. Trains are mostly steam-hauled; however sometimes heritage diesel is used. At the height of the running timetable, trains depart hourly from each station.
Day 1
Our coach leaves Cumbria in the morning for the journey via Scotch Corner to Richmond; we have time for coffee in this ancient market town before continuing through Thirsk up Sutton Bank to Helmsley for lunch. From here we have a short drive to Scarborough and our hotel the Red Lea. Dinner in the hotel.
DDay 2
Following breakfast today we travel south to Beverley one of Yorkshire’s best kept secrets, renowned for its exquisite 13th century minster, time for coffee before our afternoon visit to Burton Constable Hall, a large Elizabethan country house that has been home to the Constable family for over 700 years, the hall, a Grade I listed building, is one of the most fascinating English country houses to survive complete with its historic collections and is set in 300 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. We also include an afternoon cream tea. Dinner on our return to Scarborough.
Day 3
A free day to explore the varied attractions of Scarborough. Enjoy the delightful promenade in the attractive Belvedere Gardens, take a short walk across the Spa footbridge to the town centre and shops or take the cliff lift down to the golden beaches of the South Bay. Dinner in the Red Lea.
B, DDay 4
This morning we head north following the coast road to Whitby, the famous fishing port which was once the home of Captain James Cook. High above the harbour stands the 7th Century Whitby Abbey, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. We have time to wander around the narrow streets, busy harbourside and obtain lunch before we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway service taking us over the scenic North Yorkshire Moors to Goathland famous as the village of Aidensfield in the Heartbeat television series. following some frre time in Goathland we rejoin our coach and return to Scarborough. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 5
After breakfast we leave our hosts at the Red Lea Hotel and head to York, free time in this magnificent historic city before heading back to Cumbria arriving home early evening.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Red Lea Hotel,
The property is 1 minute walk from the beach and situated on Scarborough’s picturesque South Cliff which offers striking views over South Bay. Guests can benefit from the indoor heated swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.
The 66 bedrooms feature wooden furnishings and are equipped with a modern tiled en suite bathroom, TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A lift seves all floors. Sea-view rooms are also available at a supplement.
The on-site licensed restaurant serves an extensive selection of wine, beers and soft drinks and features an ever-changing table d'hôte dinner menu. It serves delights, such as local topside beef and sugar baked Yorkshire ham.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Appleby | The Sands Appleby | |
| Aspatria | Car Park beside Spar Aspatria | |
| Brough | Monument Bus Shelter Brough | |
| Carlisle | Entrance to Sands Centre Car Park Carlisle | |
| Cockermouth | Monument Main Street Cockermouth | |
| Dearham | Commercial Corner Dearham | |
| Distington | Outside Prospect Works Distington | |
| Egremont | Conservative Club Egremont | |
| Flimby | Railway Station Flimby | |
| Harrington | Galloping Horse bus stop Harrington | |
| High Hesket | Palmerstons Furniture Store | |
| Keswick | Bell Close Car Park Keswick | |
| Kirkby Stephen | Market Square Kirkby Stephen | |
| Maryport | Outside Coop Maryport | |
| Penrith | Sandgate Bus Station Penrith | |
| Thursby | Bus Stop Thursby | |
| Waverton | Bus Stop Waverton | |
| Whitehaven | Bus Stop Tangier Street Whitehaven | |
| Wigton | Old Bus Station Wigton | |
| Workington | Lay By opposite Grahams Travel Jane St. Workington |
| From Price | Call Back | Telephone | Favourites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2022 | £479.00 |  | ||
| 03 Apr 2023 | £445.00 | | | |
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