Yorkshire Dales Cruise & Steam

Experience the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside by water and rail on this delightful two-day escape to the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. Our time away is set against the idyllic backdrop of Yorkshire's gorgeous scenery and includes a relaxing canal cruise from lovely Skipton, with time to explore the well-known market, a stop in the pretty town of Grassington and a nostalgic journey on a heritage steam railway.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- Overnight stay at the Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Narrowboat cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal- Heritage train journey on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway- En-route visits to Skipton Market & Grassington

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.Embsay-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 former Midland Railway route between the award-winning Bolton Abbey station and Embassy 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.Hotel
Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, BingleyJG3 ratingThe 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.