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Yorkshire Houses & Canal Cruise
Affectionately known as ‘God’s Country’ by locals, Yorkshire offers stunning scenery, cities steeped in industrial heritage, and charming market towns.
Affectionately known as ‘God’s Country’ by locals, Yorkshire offers stunning scenery, cities steeped in industrial heritage, and charming market towns.
The county is spoilt for historic castles/ house and on this tour we visit two of them, Ripley Castle and Harewood House. There are many markets and we have chosen the award winning Skipton as our destination with the bonus of an hour long canal cruise. We round off the tour we a drive through the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.
Hotel: Cairn Hotel, Harrogate (4 nights D, B&B)
The hotel is a short walk from the town centre. As a result of the age of the building there are some period features of the architectural mix that might make access difficult for people with limited mobility. All 135 bedrooms are equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffeemaking facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, bar/lounge, fitness room and WiFi.
Please note that on the May Tour Tuesday and Wednesday will be swapped around.
Day 1
Belfast to Harrogate via Cairnryan with Stena Line.
DDay 2
We spend the morning in Ripley Castle where we have a guided tour of the house. This 700 year old castle has magnificent grounds, lakes, Deer Park, Walled Gardens, Hothouses and a
Kitchen Garden. After lunchtime we return to Harrogate to enjoy a leisurely afternoon
Day 3
Turning south today we visit Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England. Take time to explore the State Rooms, Below Stairs, Terrace Gallery, Gardens, Bird Garden and Grounds.
B, DDay 4
It is market day in the delightful market town of Skipton. Browse the famous market “setts”, enjoy lunch and explore the town and its attractions. In the afternoon, we embark on a leisurely one hour return canal cruise along the beautiful Leeds Liverpool Canal.
B, DDay 5
We return home via the North Yorkshire Moors on the evening Stena Line sailing to Belfast.
BB=Breakfast Included , D=Dinner Included
Tour Highlights
Ripley Castle • Harewood House • Skipton • Canal Cruise • North Yorkshire Moors
Price Excludes
• Single Room Supplement £65
• Holiday Insurance
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Buscentre | Ulsterbus Tours, Europa Buscentre Stands 2-5 Belfast | View |
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Europa Buscentre,
Glengall Street,
Belfast, BT12 5AH
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:30
Sunday Closed
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