Historic York, Yorkshire Dales & Market Towns

Join us on this lovely short 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- 4 nights at the Britannia Hotel, Leeds Bradford Airport (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast- 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks- Excursions to Skipton Market, Grassington & YorkOptional excursion to Knaresborough & Harrogate (£15pp)

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsSkipton Market & Grassington (full day)We tour the stunning Yorkshire Dales, calling first at the market town of Skipton, known as the Gateway to the Dales, with a grand medieval castle as its centrepiece. We have time to browse the award-winning market, which still operates under a charter granted by King John over 800 years ago. We then continue to the charming village of Grassington, with its striking surroundings, bustling square, traditional old stone buildings and quirky shops.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, where you can indulge in their legendary afternoon tea.Optional ExcursionKnaresborough & Harrogate (£15pp) (full day)For our optional excursion, we head to the picturesque market 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 travel 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.

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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Britannia Hotel, Leeds Bradford AirportJG2 ratingSet in three acres of landscaped grounds, the Britannia Hotel, Leeds Bradford Airport offers an excellent base for our break. The comfortable en-suite rooms offer tea and coffee-making facilities and a TV, while the hotel also offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, a relaxed café bar and a restaurant.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.