Classic Yorkshire Gold 2026

Duration

5 Days

Departure Dates

21st September 2026

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£775 Per person

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Discover the delights of England's most diverse county with our Yorkshire Gold tour staying in the charming, spa town of Harrogate. Stroll through the medieval streets of York, steam nostalgia across the North Yorkshire Moors, and explore the beautiful Harewood House & Gardens plus enjoy free time in Whitby with the best fish & chips in Yorkshire!

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5 days from £775

DEPARTS

Monday 11 May 2026

Monday 21 September 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the charming, spa town of Harrogate
Stay in the historic hotel that played a part in Agatha Christie’s real-life mystery
Stroll through the atmospheric medieval streets of York on a private guided tour
Steam across the North Yorkshire Moors to Whitby
Enjoy free time in Whitby with its abbey, port, and the best fish & chips in Yorkshire!
Discover the beautiful Harewood House and its exquisite gardens

Also included in your Tour Fare:

4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Harrogate and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Old Swan Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, we travel by rail to York and embark on a fascinating guided walking tour of the city after which there will be free time to explore this vibrant city further. You can stroll through the medieval cobbled lanes in the iconic Shambles, visit the magnificent York Minster, indulge at Betty's Tearoom, shop at one of the many unique independent shops, or walk the ancient Roman city walls before we retrace our steps to Harrogate in time for our evening meal.

B, D

DAY 3

Today, we will transfer by coach to Pickering where we board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a stunningly diverse journey in heritage carriages to the coast. Steaming across heather moorland landscapes, we pass by Goathland Station which featured as Aidensfield in Heartbeat, before descending to Whitby, a picturesque fishing port framed by its famous abbey. Stroll the quirky, narrow streets in search of Whitby Jet, climb the steps to reach the abbey, or simply enjoy some of the finest fish and chips in Yorkshire before we make the return journey.

B, D

DAY 4

This morning, we travel by coach to Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England, where we can see all the attractions including exhibitions of contemporary art, astounding collections of paintings, furniture, and ceramics plus over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore. Following our fascinating visit, we return to Harrogate for an afternoon at leisure before we reconvene at the hotel for our final evening meal together.

B, D

DAY 5

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Harrogate and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

Ideally located in the heart of Harrogate, the historic Old Swan Hotel offers grand period features alongside modern comforts including the striking Wedgewood Restaurant with a glass-domed ceiling serving classic British cuisine and the charming Swan Lounge. The cosy bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Kings Cross	£1,099	£959
Greater London	£1,129	£975
South of England	£1,179	£999
East Anglia	£1,185	£1,005
South West	£1,259	£1,039
Heart of England	£1,179	£999
Midlands	£1,039	£899
Yorkshire	£899	£845
North East	£979	£889
North West	N/A	£849
South Wales	£1,229	£1,019
North Wales	£1,039	£919
Scotland	£1,095	£955
Join & Leave at Hotel	£780
Single Traveller Supplement	£135
Deposit	£80

*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.

£5 tour discount for holders of National Railcards

4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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York ©Shutterstock

The Shambles, York ©Shutterstock

Roman City Walls, York ©Shutterstock

Betty's Tea Room, Harrogate ©Shutterstock

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway ©Shutterstock

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