Scarborough & Whitby - Turkey & Tinsel

Situated on Yorkshire's coast between two large bays, Scarborough has been welcoming visitors for nearly 400 years and provides a lovely setting for some pre-Christmas celebrations. We also discover the charming seaside town of Whitby and the pretty market town of Beverley.What's Included?
IncludesReturn coach travel4 nights at a selected hotel, Scarborough (JG2 or JG3 rating) with dinner & full English breakfast (includes traditional 'Christmas' dinner)2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinksAfter-dinner tea & coffeeLight entertainment every eveningExcursions to Whitby & BeverleyOptional excursion to York (£14pp)

Itinerary
Day 1After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.Day 2 - WhitbyWe spend half a day in the coastal town of Whitby, famed for its connection to Bram Stoker's Dracula and for its striking jet jewellery, popularised in Victorian times. Wander around the harbour or the quirky narrow streets before tackling the climb up to the atmospheric ruined abbey perched on the cliffs above the town. Later we enjoy a traditional 'Christmas' dinner with all the trimmings back at the hotel.Day 3 - Optional excursion to York (£14pp)Our optional excursion takes us to the historic city of York. Make time for the glorious York Minster with its world-famous stained-glass windows and status as the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Other highlights include the narrow, cobbled streets of the 'Shambles' where the buildings date back to medieval times, the Jorvik Centre which tells the story of York's Viking heritage, and the ancient walls surrounding the city. The famous Betty's tea rooms are also well worth a visit.Day 4 - BeverleyFor our second half-day excursion we head to the pretty market town of Beverley, famous for its 13th-century Minster. The town is full of historic buildings, cobbled streets and charming courtyards as well as quaint boutiques, cosmopolitan cafés and traditional pubs.Day 5After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and travel 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.


Whitby
Experience a coach break to Whitby, an ancient and beautiful sea port with a history going as far back as the founding of its famous abbey in 657AD, which still dominates the East Cliff headland, with fantastic views overlooking this most popular seaside resort.
Offering something for everyone, there are many attractions that are connected to the town's fascinating past, from the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, where you can learn about the famous explorer's life, to the Dracula Experience, which guides you through the story and its connection to the town.Hotel
Selected HotelJG2 or JG3 ratingWe'll stay at a selected hotel in Scarborough. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. All meals are buffet style.Hotel accessibility informationYour hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.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.JG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.