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Yorkshire Day Trip: Explore Moors, Whitby & Steam Railway from York
4.8
298 Ratings
York
Discover North York Moors, Whitby, and a steam train ride. Explore villages, visit Whitby Abbey, and enjoy fish & chips on this guided day trip from York.
Duration:
8 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hutton le Hole - You will head off into the Vale of York, learning about life in Yorkshire as you pass through the villages of Strensall, Sheriff Hutton and Hovingham. The first stop is in the traditional National Park village of Hutton-le-Hole, where you can wander amongst the traditional stone-built houses and sheep roaming on the village common land, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in one of the cafes – the choice is yours!
- North York Moors National Park - We head off up over the North York Moors for some photo stops, passing the 16th century Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge (the highest point on the Moors) and Ralph’s Cross, then through the quaint and picturesque Yorkshire villages that lead down into Whitby. As you arrive in Whitby, you will hear stories about the seaside town’s history and your guide will tell you about the main places of interest that you may want to visit.
- Whitby Harbour - You will have two and a half hours free time in Whitby (two hours if taking steam train option), with options to visit Whitby’s newest attraction, The Endeavour Experience (one of only two full-size replicas of the HM Bark Endeavour in existence), the Captain Cook Museum, take the Bark Endeavour scale replica boat trip around the harbour, view Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula Books) or just explore the shops and market of the seaside town and experience Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café – the choice is yours!
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway - If you prefer to spend a little less time in Whitby and take the opportunity of travelling by steam train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at our special discounted rate, you have the option of boarding the 2.00pm train from Whitby for the 45-minute moorland rail journey through Grosmont to Goathland (Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter movies), where you will re-join the Minicoach. This option is paid locally on the day with no need to book ahead.
- Goathland Station - We reach Goathland Station in time to see the other passengers arrive by steam train, then learn about “Hogsmeade”, before exploring the picture postcard fictional village of “Aidensfield” in the Heartbeat television series and maybe grab an ice cream from the village store.
- The Hole of Horcum - We leave Goathland and have a couple more photo stops as you learn the history behind the mysterious RAF Fylingdales Pyramid on Snod Hill and the Hole of Horcum.
- Castle Howard - We head back towards York through the Howardian Hills with panoramic views of Castle Howard.
What's Included
- Driver/guide, who provides live commentary
- Comfortable 16-Seat Mini-coaches with Air-con & WIFI
- Regular photo, refreshment, and restroom stops
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour
- Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to optional attractions, including Yorkshire Steam Railway option
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This small-group Guided Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, enjoy more than two hours in the seaside town of Whitby and take a Steam Train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (optional extra paid locally on the day)! You will also experience the traditional English moorland villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and travel back to York through the Howardian Hills, passing by Castle Howard. In Whitby, you will be able to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach tour, limited to 16 people.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Children under 5 years can be accepted, by prior arrangement only, on the strict condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them and purchases a ticket for the child
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
Location
Duncombe Place
We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster)
All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so please don’t be late as we are unable to wait for latecomers due to parking restrictions at the pick-up point!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(298 Ratings)
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Christine_h
Sep 19, 2024
No better way to see the York Moors and Whitby. - Our tour guide, Mark, was so personable and a great historian. Really appreciated his efforts to make sure all of us were comfortable. The ride was beautiful and it was a great, relaxing way to see the countryside and Whitby.
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Samiranc2016
Sep 14, 2024
Great tour - Mark is a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and with great recommendations for places to eat at Whitby. I highly recommend this tour
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V5742svmartinp
Aug 29, 2024
Shout Out to Mark! - I had an amazing day trip exploring the Moors, Whitby, and the Yorkshire Steam Railway! The scenery in the Moors was absolutely breathtaking, with rolling hills and stunning landscapes that felt like stepping into another world. Whitby was a charming coastal town with its historic streets and picturesque harbor. I loved visiting the iconic Whitby Abbey and tasting some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. The Yorkshire Steam Railway ride was a true highlight, offering a nostalgic journey through the countryside in a vintage train carriage.
A special shoutout goes to our tour guide, Mark, who was genuinely the best and most courteous guide I've ever had. His knowledge of the area was impressive, and he had a way of sharing stories and facts that made everything come alive. Mark was friendly, accommodating, and went out of his way to ensure everyone had a fantastic experience. His passion for Yorkshire really shone through and made the trip unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the beauty and heritage of Yorkshire!
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Martina_n
Aug 22, 2024
Tour guide and driver was brilliant - Mark was an incredible guide and driver for our tour today. Extremely passionate in delivering the historical, social and economical information of the area. He also made sure we were in the right spot at the right time (train ride) and had gear choices for food and drinks. Highly recommended
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Nannygoat154
Aug 22, 2024
last year's vacation - Our guide, Mark, was fantastic! He was interesting and knew quite a bit about the area. We packed a lot into what really wasn’t a lot of time and thoroughly enjoyed our day. Highly recommend doing this tour!
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Philipv810
Aug 19, 2024
This tour delivered in every way - An extraordinary day made all the better by tour guide Mark and the multinational group of travelers in the van. We 14 were from the U.S., UK, Mexico, India, Brazil and China! Wow, the wonders of the internet.
It turned out Mark was a world traveler himself. Perhaps that is why he was a gregarious, knowledgeable guide and a photographer too. He took many photos of all of the passengers at various stops along the way. Gorgeous moor landscapes and the interesting city of Whitby were all worth visiting. Having great weather also helped!
Upon arriving at Whitby, he took us to the Capt. Cook landmark, gave us restaurant tips for lunch and later met us at the train station with our tickets in hand.
We took the train from Whitby to Goathland and while the steam train was only offered for part of the journey. Mark had us all sorted and later met us at the Goathland station advising where to stand for best shots of the steam engine leaving the station. This station has been featured in many films and shows including the Harry Potter Hogsworth Express station.
The beautiful Moors, the Whitby experience, our guide and fellow passengers made it a wonderful day out.
I give this a five star experience and highly recommend.
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Retrofan
Aug 7, 2024
Polished and professionally done - This tour is a great way to see a lot of the area. The small bus is comfortable and the speaker uses a mic so it's easy to hear. Mark, our tour guide/driver is especially adept at pointing out what is coming up allowing us to see it instead of learning about it as we whiz by. Plenty of stops along the way for drinks/restroom etc. We opted for the steam train ride and he arranged buying the tickets and securing our place to sit. We learned a lot about Yorkshire and its various communities as well as the North York Moors National Park. In Whitby we investigated the Captain Cook Museum. An excellent start to our vacation!
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Menaka_a
Aug 7, 2024
Great trip - It was incredible. Mark was a great orator and made the trip pleasurable. Highly recommend this trip!
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Lisa_a
Aug 7, 2024
Good times! - We loved everything about this day out. The fish and chips in Whitby were the best can highly recommend Thatchers!
This excursion is value for money and Mark the driver is very knowledgeable and makes everyone feel welcome.
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Graziela_n
Sep 15, 2024
The tour was so accurate,... - The tour was so accurate, lovely and special. I really enjoyed it also due to the excellent, amicable and kind guide Mark and the lovely people of the group.
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