These activities are fixed and form the foundation of your tour itinerary. We believe they are the best bits of each tour that nobody should miss out on!

Excursion to Fountains Abbey 

(approx. 1.5 hours)

Visit the impressive monastery remains of Fountains Abbey, a world heritage site and one of the most spectacular and best-preserved abbeys in Britain dating back to 1132. The atmospheric ruins here are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world.

Scenic drive through the Yorkshire Dales with village stops

(approx. 2 hours)

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, following the same route as the 2014 Tour de France, with high, breathtaking views, swooping twists, hills and bends. There will be lots of photo stop-offs and your guides will take you to the most picturesque and quintessentially British villages, each with its own individual character and charm. This part of the journey is scenically stunning and is yours for the taking, so if you see something you like the look of, just say the word and we’ll be more than happy to pull over!

Steam train from Keighley to Haworth

(approx. 1 hour)

From the southern tip of the Dales, you’ll board a traditional British steam train to the village of Haworth. Step back in time on a railway line featured in the film ‘The Railway Children’, right in the heart of Brontë Country!

Former home of the Brontë family

(approx. 2 hours)

Visit the former home of the Brontë family and walk in the footsteps of the famous Brontë sisters. See where they lived, studied and wrote their most famous works of literature, including ‘Jane Eyre’ and ‘Wuthering Heights’, and hear the real life, tragic story of the Brontë family.

This is where you can get creative! Pick the activities that suit you and your group best. Please note, all group members must participate in the same activities and not all combinations are possible.

Excursion to the village of Reeth and short walk in the Yorkshire Dales

(approx. 2-3 hours)

Visit this typical Yorkshire village and join us on a scenic walk (easy, 4km, 1-2 hours) into the Dales countryside, passing rivers, churches and local farms. You’ll have plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere and there are some wonderful craft shops, gift shops, and pubs to explore if you wish – your guides can point you in the right direction!

Excursion to the village of Hawes, with a visit to Hardraw Force and Wensleydale Creamery

(approx. 2 hours)

Explore the market town of Hawes, where you can visit one of Britain’s most famous cheesemaking factories, the nationally acclaimed Wensleydale Creamery, and learn how to make one of Britain’s favourite cheeses. You can also visit a waterfall reputed to be the highest unbroken waterfall in Britain, and a pub once visited by William Wordsworth and Britain’s most famous painter, J. M. W Turner.

Extra Day in York

If you choose to, your third day will be spent in York – a medieval city known for its world-class cathedral and historic buildings. We will take you on a full walking tour of the city, visiting the street so atmospheric it was used in the Harry Potter films, and the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster. After lunch we’ll show you around York Castle Museum where you’ll discover first-hand what York was like in Victorian times, and what it was like to be locked up in an 18th century prison. There will also be plenty of time for shopping or relaxing in one of York’s many coffee shops and your guides will be happy to point you in the direction of the best stores or more attractions. 

Castle Howard

(approx. 2-3 hours)

If you’re interested in heritage and country house living, you may wish to visit Castle Howard, Yorkshire’s finest stately home and gardens. Home to the Howard family for over 300 years, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century residence set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of North Yorkshire. There are also some tasty regional delicacies to try in the farm shop and a range of souvenirs to choose from in the gift shop.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

(approx. 2-3 hours)

If you are interested in natural beauty, why not take a picture-perfect steam train from the village of Pickering and travel through the idyllic valleys of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. You’ll stop at the very station used in the Harry Potter films, before arriving in the picturesque little village of Grosmont, where you can visit the engine sheds and see more steam trains up close.

Seaside town of Whitby

(approx. 3-4 hours)

If you’d like to see some of the northern coast, you can visit Whitby, a delightfully preserved seaside town with its red-roofed houses and dramatic abbey. It is one of Yorkshire’s most vibrant fishing towns, where you can try some of Britain’s best fish and chips, see the Abbey that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, or go on a boat trip in the North Sea.

Included:

All accommodation

Private transport throughout

Breakfast (except if hostel accommodation chosen)

Picnics (if chosen)

All entrance fees

All chosen activity costs

Native British Mandarin-speaking guides throughout

Not included:

 Transport to/from tour start/end point

Lunch (except picnics)

Dinner (unless specified)

Private tour

Max 15 people per tour

This tour starts from York Train Station

Optional extra day in York (4-day tour)

More general details about our tours can be found here.