Description
Make the most of the festive season with this fantastic Twixmas break to Scarborough! Discover the charms of Yorkshire's premier seaside resort at this special time of year between Christmas and the start of 2025. With a visit to York included, there's plenty of time to shop and see the famous historic architecture and cobbled streets dotted with quirky shops and quaint tea rooms.
Itinerary
What's Included?
IncludesReturn coach travel2 nights at the Grand Hotel, Scarborough (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinksLight entertainment every eveningExcursion to YorkFree time in Scarborough
Itinerary
Day 1From a morning pickup in your local area we travel to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner.Day 2 - YorkToday we travel to York, renowned for its Roman, Viking and medieval heritage with lots of attractions for visitors to enjoy. The streets are full of historic buildings, traditional shops and cafés, and a number of museums and art galleries. The city's sites are impressive, including the striking York Minster, and the city walls which date back to Roman times and are an integral part of York's unique character.Day 3After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and enjoy some free time in Scarborough before heading for home.
Scarborough
Scarborough coach trips are one of the best ways to enjoy one of Yorkshire's premier seaside resorts, with its colourful seafront, bustling promenade, sandy beaches and beautiful gardens. This is a fantastic destination for a coach break, at any time of the year.\n\nScarborough offers a fantastic range of attractions and activities for all ages on a coach holiday. Explore Scarborough Castle, a 12th-century Roman ruin, dominating the resort headland. Discover the secrets of the underwater world at the Sea Life Centre, relax at the beautifully oriental-themed Peasholm offering a beautiful system of streams and waterfalls, mini bridges and mystical gardens park, or take a trip on one of the county's oldest miniature seaside railways.\n\nThe Scarborough seafront is split into two lovely beach bays, on the north and south, linked with Scarborough's historic Victorian architecture. The South Bay is a great place to check out on a coach tour with its bustling seaside entertainment, whilst the quieter North Bay is ideal for taking a relaxing stroll.
York
Book your next trip to York, one of Europe's most popular historic cities, renowned for its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage with lots of attractions for visitors to enjoy. The streets are full of historic buildings, traditional shops and cafés, and a number of museums and art galleries.
The city's historic sites are impressive, contained within the city walls which date back to Roman times and are themselves an integral part of York's unique character.\n\n
Venue Information
Hotel
Grand Hotel, ScarboroughJG2 ratingA Scarborough landmark, the Grand Hotel is an impressive Victorian building overlooking the harbour and South Bay. Rooms are comfortable with en-suite facilities, tea and coffee-making facilities and TV.Hotel RatingJG2 ratingHotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.