Scarborough, York & North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The friendly town of Scarborough provides the perfect base for this delightful five-day holiday as we explore the highlights of Yorkshire's iconic coast. Enjoy the dynamic sea views of this colourful region as we include excursions to the distinctive shores of Whitby, forever associated with Bram Stoker's Dracula, the seaside resort of Bridlington and charming Filey. We also drink in the timeless, heather-clad scenery of the moors with a leisurely journey on the heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of the best ways to experience the area's exquisite landscape.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- 4 nights at the Royal Hotel, Scarborough (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Entertainment some evenings- Excursions to Whitby & York- Heritage train journey on the North Yorkshire Moors RailwayOptional excursion to Bridlington & Filey (£12pp)

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway & Whitby (full day)We start the day at Pickering's heritage station to board our train for a nostalgic journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, travelling through stunning scenery to Whitby. This charming coastal town features quirky streets and a picturesque harbour. It is most widely known for its atmospheric ruined abbey perched on the cliffs above the town which provided inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.York (full day)Today we head to the historic city of York. Make time for the glorious York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe with world-famous stained-glass windows. 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 worth a visit.Optional ExcursionBridlington & Filey - £12pp (full day)Our optional excursion takes us to the seaside! We start our day with a visit to the delightful resort of Bridlington. There is plenty to see and do here with its sandy beaches, wonderful promenade, bustling harbour and the Old Town, full of quaint shops and cafés. Next stop is the quaint resort of Filey, full of olde-worlde charm and boasting a five-mile stretch of sandy beach as well as some of the most spectacular sea views on the Yorkshire coast.Hotel
Royal Hotel, ScarboroughJG2 ratingThe Royal Hotel is set in a grand period building, overlooking South Bay and just 500 metres from Scarborough's seafront. Hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant, a leisure club with a sauna, and a gym (a small charge applies for leisure facilities). Meals are buffet style.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.