Historic York, Harrogate & Knaresborough Market

None given.Historic York, Harrogate & Knaresborough Market - JG Explorer

Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard aJG Explorercoach!
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 - JG Explorer
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 - JG Explorer

- Return coach travel aboard a JG Explorer Coach (see Helpful Informationbelow)
- 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 - JG Explorer

- 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.

JG Explorer
JG Explorer Coaches
We are pleased to introduce JG 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 our JG Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG 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 the JG Explorer includes 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.
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.