Historic York, Harrogate & Knaresborough Market

Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard a JG Explorer coach!
Join us on this lovely break to beautiful Yorkshire, where we combine the rolling hills, panoramic landscapes and charming towns of the Yorkshire Dales with the historic city of York. There's also the opportunity to visit the spa towns of Knaresborough and Harrogate to complete our delightfully scenic getaway.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel aboard a JG Explorer coach(see JG Explorer tab for more info)- 4 nights at a selected hotel in the Leeds area (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast- 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks- Excursions to York, Knaresborough Market & HarrogateOptional excursion to Leeds (£10pp)

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsYork (full day)We travel to the scenic city of York. Make time for York Minster, wander through the 'Shambles', a warren of narrow streets and overhanging buildings dating back to medieval times, or take a stroll around the ancient walls which surround the city. No trip to York is complete without a visit to the famous Betty's tea rooms too, where you can indulge in their legendary afternoon tea.Knaresborough Market & Harrogate (full day)For our second day out we head to the picturesque town of Knaresborough, built in the gorge of the River Nidd, with its cobbled streets, iconic viaduct and the castle ruins that tower above the town. We are lucky enough to be visiting on market day, where the town's charming marketplace comes alive with a range of stalls offering everything from fresh produce to antiques and homewares. Next, we continue on to the elegant spa town of Harrogate, where notable sights include the Royal Pump Room and the attractive Montpellier Quarter with its pedestrianised streets lined with 19th-century buildings that are now home to galleries, boutiques and cafés.Optional ExcursionLeeds (£10pp) (half day)For our optional excursion we spend some time in Leeds, with its rich cultural heritage displayed in an impressive collection of museums, art galleries and attractions. Voted as one of the UK's top five retail destinations, Leeds has plenty to offer those in need of some retail therapy, boasting over 1,000 shops, from stylish high streets and modern shopping centres, to historic Victorian arcades and Edwardian markets. The city is also famous for the bustling Kirkgate Market, a beautiful Grade I listed building which has been at the heart of the retail scene since 1857, priding itself as being one of the largest covered markets in Europe.

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

Harrogate
Located in the heart of Yorkshire, the Victorian spa town of Harrogate has plenty to offer its visitors. Famous sights include the Royal Pump Room, the Grade II listed Royal Hall and the Montpellier Quarter with its historic 19th-century buildings. The town offers a brilliant range of shops and boutiques on the famous Commercial Street such as White Rose Sewing, The Cheeseboard, Miss Claire Rose and The Crown Jewellers of Harrogate for you to enjoy as well as a fantastic range of restaurants and bars. The quaint streets are also dotted with quirky galleries and museums exploring the history of Harrogate.
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JG Explorer
JG Explorer coaches
We are pleased to introduceJG Explorer- a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.
Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so ourJG Explorercoaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on theJG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.
The layout of theJG Explorerincludes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.Hotel
Selected HotelJG2 ratingWe'll stay at a well-appointed hotel in the Leeds area such as the Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport or Britannia Leeds North. 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.