Yorkshire Dales Cruise & Steam

Enjoy a sensational weekend away with a jam-packed included itinerary as we travel to the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. On this fantastic break we include a delightful canal cruise from lovely Skipton and a nostalgic journey on a heritage steam railway, complemented by the idyllic backdrop of Yorkshire's gorgeous scenery, as well as a visit to the pretty town of Grassington.What's Included?
IncludesReturn coach travelOvernight stay at the Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfastNarrowboat cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool CanalHeritage train journey on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam RailwayEn-route visits to Skipton Market & Grassington*Please note: on 3rd August, 7th September, 28th September and 26th October departures, the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway will be replaced with the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsSkipton Market & Narrowboat Canal CruiseFrom a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to picturesque Skipton. Here we have time to explore the town's bustling market and the vibrant array of stalls set along cobbled streets which capture Yorkshire's heritage. Then, in the afternoon we enjoy a change of pace, a gentle cruise through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside on a narrowboat along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Later, the coach takes us to our hotel where we check in and enjoy an evening meal.Embassy-Bolton Abbey Steam Train & GrassingtonToday, after breakfast at our hotel, we take a journey on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, a preserved heritage railway that runs for four miles along part of the formerMidland Railwayroute between the award-winning Bolton Abbey station and Embsay station, built in 1888. Both stations offer gift shops and tea rooms and most trains are hauled by beautifully-restored steam engines, the oldest dating back to 1908. Afterwards, we travel by coach to the charming town of Grassington and spend some time shopping, relaxing in a café or sightseeing before continuing our journey home.

Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire DalesThe Yorkshire Dales is an area of great natural beauty and a wonderful place to visit on a coach holiday. This area was designated as a national park in 1954 because of its beautiful rolling countryside, amazing wildlife and cultural heritage.Consisting of over twenty main dales, all of which vary in character and atmosphere, its breath-taking scenery is why people return year after year.Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel (JG3 rating) Hotel
The Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Bingley. Set in a Gothic-style mansion house and surrounded by eight acres of landscaped gardens, the hotel offers a bar and restaurant while all the en-suite bedrooms feature flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.