Historic York, Harrogate & Knaresborough Market

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Join us on this idyllic break to beautiful Yorkshire, where we combine the rolling hills, panoramic landscapes and charming towns such as Knaresborough and Harrogate with the historic city of York. There's also the opportunity to visit vibrant Leeds on this lovely break - it's the perfect contrast of city and country.

Historic York, Harrogate & Knaresborough Market
Included Excursions
York (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 Excursion
Leeds (£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.

Historic York, Harrogate & Knaresborough Market

- Return coach travel
- 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 & Harrogate

Optional excursion to Leeds (£10pp)

Historic York, Harrogate & Knaresborough Market

- 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 & Harrogate


JG2
Hotels 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.Selected Hotel
JG2 ratingWe'll stay at a well-appointed hotel in the Leeds area. 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.