How to Visit Yorkshire from London in a Day: Guided Tours from York
Planning a London to Yorkshire day trip by train? Direct services from London King’s Cross to York make it easy to explore the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors or Whitby without hiring a car. Join a guided tour from York, enjoy a full day discovering Yorkshire, and return to London the same evening.
Arriving in York by train is part of the pleasure. York Railway Station, opened in 1877, is a handsome Victorian station and was once the largest railway station in the world. Its sweeping roof, long platforms and position beside the city walls make it a fitting gateway to one of England’s most historic cities.
A London to Yorkshire day trip by train is one of the most convenient ways to experience rural England if you are short on time and would prefer not to drive.
Meeting Us in York
Our public day trips start and finish in Duncombe Place, close to York Minster.
It is a lovely first glimpse of the city: you leave York Railway Station beside York’s historic city walls, cross Lendal Bridge over the River Ouse, and continue towards the Minster rising above the rooftops. The walk usually takes around 15 minutes.
Please allow enough time to leave the train, get through the station and make your way across the city centre before departure.
At the end of the day, we return to the same central meeting point. We may sometimes be able to drop guests at York Railway Station after a trip, but please do not book onward travel too close to our planned return time, as Yorkshire roads and city traffic can be unpredictable and sometimes it can be quicker to walk.
If you do have travel arrangements that evening, mention this to your driver-guide in the morning and we will do our best to help.
A classic Yorkshire Dales landscape of green valleys, dry stone walls and open countryside.
Which Public Day Trip Should You Choose?
Each small-group guided public day trip offers a different flavour of Yorkshire.
Choose Herriot & The Yorkshire Dales on Mondays or Fridays for countryside, traditional villages, market towns and James Herriot connections.
Choose Moors, Whitby & The North Yorkshire Moors Railway on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays for a varied day combining Whitby, the North York Moors, traditional villages and the option, where available, of a heritage railway journey.
Choose Yorkshire Dales Day Trip on Thursdays for classic Yorkshire countryside: rolling hills, dry stone walls, rivers, valleys, stone villages and beautiful rural views.
Choose Whitby & The North York Moors on alternate Sundays for moorland scenery, coastal atmosphere, historic villages and free time in Whitby.
Always check the live booking calendar before booking your train travel, as dates and availability may vary. At the end of October 2026, we move to our winter season timetable.
Private Tours with Pick-Up from York Railway Station
If you would prefer the day arranged around your group, a private tour may be the best option.
Collection is available directly outside York Railway Station, so there is no need to walk to the public tour meeting point. This works especially well for families, friends, small groups, or guests travelling with children, older relatives or mixed interests.
Tours are available in three group sizes:
- Small group: up to 4 passengers
- Medium group: 5–8 passengers
- Large group: 9–16 passengers
Full-day tours usually run from 9.00am to 5.15pm, but timings and routes can be tailored to suit your group. These signature-style Yorkshire tours are best if you want a full day exploring with the personal service of your own guide and vehicle.
Full-day tour options include:
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- All Creatures Great & Small
- Whitby & The North York Moors
- Haworth & The Yorkshire Dales
- Moors, Whitby & The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
- Roman Legions and Landscapes Tour
Half-day tours run from 10.00am to 2.30pm and include:
- North York Moors National Park Tour
- Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour
- Whitby Trip
- Castle Howard Trip
Why Travel with a Local Yorkshire Guide?
Yorkshire is beautiful, but it is not always easy to explore independently in a single day. Many of the best routes follow small country roads, narrow lanes and winding moorland or dale roads, which can feel unfamiliar if you are not used to driving in rural England.
As a Yorkshire family-owned company, we care deeply about helping guests experience the county properly, not just pass through it. Our friendly local driver-guides know the roads, villages, viewpoints, quieter photo stops and the best places for a proper Yorkshire brew. They also bring the day to life with local history, landscape, folklore, filming connections, literary links and stories of everyday Yorkshire life.
Because we use comfortable small vehicles rather than large coaches, the experience feels personal and relaxed. There is time for questions, photo stops and local recommendations, and we do our best to adapt to the day’s weather, traffic and group interests.
For us, good service is not just about getting you from place to place. It is about helping you feel welcome, looked after and able to make lasting memories of Yorkshire.
What About Luggage?
If you are arriving in York on the morning of your tour, or leaving York after your trip, you are welcome to bring a suitcase with you.
We can accommodate suitcases up to 20kg in the luggage compartment for the day, so there is no need to arrange separate storage in York.
This is especially helpful if you are staying elsewhere before or after your visit, or continuing your journey after your tour.
Historic Whitby combines dramatic coastline, maritime heritage and some of Yorkshire’s most iconic views.
Planning a London to Yorkshire Day Trip by Train
Yorkshire may feel a long way from London, but modern rail services make it surprisingly accessible.
With careful planning, you can leave London in the morning, arrive at one of Britain’s most historic railway stations, join a guided tour from York, see a very different side of England, and return south the same evening.
Whether you choose a public day trip from our meeting point near York Minster, a full-day private tour, or a half-day option with time to explore York afterwards, we would be delighted to help you make the most of your time in Yorkshire.
Please check current train times before booking your tour. Train tickets are often cheaper when booked in advance, and many guests use Trainline to compare times and fares.
We also recommend allowing a sensible buffer between the scheduled tour return time and your train back to London, as rural roads, weather and York city traffic can occasionally affect timings.
For many visitors, a London to Yorkshire day trip by train offers the perfect balance between convenience, comfort and the chance to see some of England’s finest countryside.
For the most relaxed experience, we usually recommend staying overnight in York if you can. This gives you more time to enjoy the city and gives you the opportunity to use our multi-trip discount if you would like to book more than one public day trip during your stay.
Need Help with Onward Travel?
If you would prefer a more seamless journey, we can also help with private transfers, including airport, private jet, cruise port, rail station, hotel, event and city-to-city transfers.
We are a family-operated business, and our sister company has operated as a licensed Private Hire company for over twenty years. This means that, alongside our guided tours, we have many years of experience helping guests with reliable, comfortable travel arrangements across Yorkshire and beyond.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss a private transfer alongside your tour.
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Yorkshire Film Locations:
James Herriot, Harry Potter & Heartbeat
Yorkshire film locations attract visitors from around the world. From All Creatures Great and Small and James Herriot to Harry Potter, Heartbeat, Wuthering Heights and the Brontë sisters, Yorkshire is home to some of Britain’s most famous film, television and literary locations.
Visitors can explore real villages, market towns, heritage railways and dramatic landscapes that have inspired writers, filmmakers and television producers for generations. These are not purpose-built sets. Grassington, Goathland, Goathland Station, Whitby and Haworth are genuine Yorkshire places with the character, scenery and atmosphere that made them famous on screen.
As local guides at Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours, we’ve spent more than 16 years showing visitors the best of the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Brontë Country. Many of these locations can be visited on our Yorkshire day tours from York, combining famous filming locations with local stories, hidden viewpoints and some of England’s finest countryside.
Yorkshire’s Most Famous Film, TV and Literary Locations
From Darrowby and Aidensfield to Hogsmeade Station and Brontë Country, Yorkshire offers an unusually rich mix of screen and literary heritage. The most popular locations include Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, Goathland and Goathland Station in the North York Moors, Whitby on the Yorkshire coast, and Haworth, the historic home of the Brontë sisters.
All Creatures Great and Small & James Herriot Country
Grassington doubles as Darrowby in the Channel 5 adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small.
One of the most common questions visitors ask is: “Where is All Creatures Great and Small filmed?”
Many scenes from the current Channel 5 and PBS adaptation are filmed in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with Grassington doubling as the fictional market town of Darrowby. Walking through the village today, fans may recognise familiar streets and buildings, although some locations are surprisingly easy to miss without a guide because the production team transforms parts of the village during filming.
For example, the exterior of The Devonshire Hotel becomes The Drovers Arms in All Creatures Great and Small. Visitors can enjoy lunch or a drink there while exploring the village.
The stories of James Herriot were inspired by local veterinary surgeon Alf Wight, who wrote under the pen name James Herriot and lived and worked in North Yorkshire for much of his career. The rolling valleys, dry stone walls, grazing sheep and stone-built villages of the Yorkshire Dales remain central to the appeal of both the books and television adaptations.
Visitors who want a full Herriot experience can join our Private All Creatures Great and Small Yorkshire Dales Tour, which can include the World of James Herriot Museum, Grassington, filming locations from the current adaptation and scenery associated with the original 1978 BBC series. Our small-group Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York is ideal for visitors who want an introduction to James Herriot country alongside beautiful Dales villages, market towns and landscapes.
Heartbeat Country: Goathland and Aidensfield
Goathland became famous as Aidensfield in the long-running television series Heartbeat.
The North York Moors reveal a wilder side of Yorkshire. For millions of viewers, the village of Goathland will always be Aidensfield from Heartbeat.
Although the series ended in 2010, visitors still travel from Britain, North America, Australia and beyond to see one of television’s best-loved villages. The village green, Scripps Garage and familiar shopfronts continue to attract fans, while the surrounding moorland explains why producers chose Goathland in the first place.
Harry Potter Yorkshire Film Location:
Goathland Station
Goathland Station appeared as Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Goathland Station appeared as Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, making it one of Yorkshire’s most popular film locations. Opened in 1865 and now part of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the station retains its Victorian charm and is especially atmospheric when a heritage steam or diesel train arrives.
Guests joining our North York Moors, Whitby & Steam Railway Tour can travel on the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway through spectacular moorland scenery, with discounted railway tickets available through our partnership with the railway.
Whitby: Yorkshire’s Gothic Coast
Many visitors combine Goathland with Whitby, creating one of Yorkshire’s most memorable days out. Whitby is famous for its dramatic abbey, connections to Captain Cook and its role in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Its historic streets, harbour, independent shops and coastal views offer a striking contrast to the open moorland nearby.
Our Whitby & The North York Moors Day Trip from York includes approximately three hours of free time in Whitby. Guests choosing the Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York enjoy around two hours in Whitby before travelling on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Both routes are also available as Private Tours for visitors who prefer a more flexible itinerary.
Brontë Country and Haworth
Haworth’s historic Main Street attracts visitors from around the world inspired by the Bronte sisters and Wuthering Heights.
Haworth, where the Brontë sisters lived and wrote, is one of England’s most important literary destinations. Visitors can walk the steep cobbled Main Street, visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum and explore the moorland landscapes associated with Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.
The village has also gained renewed attention following Emerald Fennell’s 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, introducing a new generation to Emily Brontë’s novel and the Yorkshire landscapes that helped shape it. Our Haworth & Yorkshire Dales Private Tour can combine Brontë Country with Bolton Abbey, Bingley Five Rise Locks and traditional Yorkshire Dales villages.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Yorkshire Film and TV Locations
Where was All Creatures Great and Small filmed in Yorkshire?
Many scenes from the current Channel 5 adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small are filmed in Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, which doubles as the fictional market town of Darrowby. Filming also takes place across other parts of the Yorkshire Dales and wider Yorkshire.
Where is Aidensfield from Heartbeat?
Aidensfield, the fictional village in Heartbeat, is Goathland in the North York Moors National Park. The village’s streets, shops and station appeared throughout the series and remain popular with visitors today.
Was Harry Potter filmed in Yorkshire?
Yes. Goathland Station in the North York Moors appeared as Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. It remains one of Yorkshire’s most recognisable film locations.
What are the most famous Yorkshire film locations?
Yorkshire has featured in many films and television series, including All Creatures Great and Small, Heartbeat, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The Railway Children, Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders, Dad’s Army and The Secret Garden. Popular locations include Grassington, Goathland, Goathland Station, Whitby, Haworth, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.
Discover Yorkshire Beyond the Screen
Film and television may first inspire visitors to explore Yorkshire, but the real places are what people remember. Whether you’re walking through Grassington, standing on the platform at Goathland Station, exploring Whitby or following the Brontë sisters through Haworth, Yorkshire offers scenery and stories that are every bit as memorable as their screen appearances.
Our Yorkshire tours combine famous filming locations with local knowledge, hidden gems and spectacular landscapes. Whichever story first brought you to Yorkshire, we’d be delighted to help you discover the real places behind the books, films and television programmes you love.
Mental Health Awareness Week with Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Yorkshire day tours from York offer the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature and escape the pace of everyday life.
There is something about Yorkshire in spring that instantly helps people breathe a little deeper.
Lambs fill the fields. Waterfalls rush after the winter rain. The moors turn green again, and winding country roads lead to quiet villages, coastal views and open countryside.
After busy weeks and constant screen time, simply getting outdoors can make a huge difference to how we feel.
Yorkshire day tours from York
At Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours, we are lucky to spend our days exploring some of England’s most beautiful landscapes — from the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coast.
But the scenery is only part of it.
Many guests arrive needing a break more than they realise.
Then something changes.
Perhaps it is standing beside a waterfall in the Dales. Watching spring lambs grazing near dry stone walls. Or hearing nothing but birdsong and the distant sound of a steam train crossing the moors.
There is a reason so many people fall in love with the landscapes that inspired James Herriot’s stories. The rolling hills, peaceful villages and slower pace of life still offer the same sense of comfort and escape today.
Nature Has a Way of Grounding Us
Research consistently shows that spending time outdoors can help reduce stress, improve mood, lower anxiety and help us feel more connected.
But honestly, you do not always need research to prove it.
You can feel it yourself standing on the edge of the moors with the wind in your face.
You notice it when the only sounds around you are birdsong, sheep in distant fields, or the gentle rumble of a steam train crossing the countryside.
Yorkshire has a wonderful way of helping people slow down and reconnect — not just with nature, but with themselves.
There is growing scientific evidence behind what many of us instinctively feel after a day outdoors. Spending time in nature has been linked to reduced stress, improved mood and better overall wellbeing, with the NHS increasingly supporting nature-based wellbeing initiatives across the United Kingdom.
Whether it is:
- Watching spring lambs in the Yorkshire Dales
- Walking beside waterfalls and rivers
- Exploring traditional market towns
- Enjoying sea air in Whitby
- Spotting heather-covered moorland
- Or simply taking in the view
…these simple moments stay with people long after the tour ends.
Yorkshire in Spring
Spring is one of the most uplifting times to explore Yorkshire.
- Wildflowers and blossom appearing along country lanes
- Waterfalls at their most dramatic
- Bright green landscapes returning after winter
- Longer evenings and golden sunsets
- Coastal walks coming back to life
It is the perfect season to experience the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and coastlines that make this region so special.
More Than Just Sightseeing
Our tours are about more than simply visiting beautiful places.
They are a chance to pause, reconnect and experience the restorative power of nature and the countryside.
Whether you join one of our Yorkshire Dales tours, North York Moors tours or private Yorkshire tours, we hope you leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and inspired by the landscapes around you.
Because sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is step outside and take in the view.
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has now set out his “Roadmap to Recovery” for the UK, in response to the current situation with COVID-19. So, what does that mean for a local, family-owned Tour Operator specialising in Day Tours of Yorkshire from York, Leeds and Harrogate that is currently still in lockdown and well and truly furloughed?
Step One of his cautious plan is just to open the schools on the 8th March which, whilst very welcome, doesn’t change things for us at all. If all goes well with the schools opening, Step Two will occur five weeks later on the 12th April, when shops, outdoor attractions and some indoor leisure facilities will be permitted to open, together with limited outdoor socialising and overnight leisure stays in self-contained accommodation. Step Three is scheduled for another five weeks later on the 17th May, again based upon the success of Step Two, when hotels, B&Bs, restaurants and pubs can fully reopen. The final Step Four is currently planned for another five weeks later on the 21st June, when pretty much everything can return to some sort of normality. I suppose we should be thankful that, at least, we now have visibility on a plan that we can work to!
Last year, we geared ourselves up to operate our Tours on a “COVID-secure” basis in accordance with the “We’re Good to Go” industry standard. 
Sadly, we didn’t get many opportunities to practice our procedures last year but we are satisfied that they will keep everyone safe and we are now ready to operate as soon as the rules permit. We have two different types of tour to consider, Private Group Tours and Public Day Trips from York, so, having now studied the new rules/guidance, we have come up with our own “Roadmap to Recovery”.
We will restart on the 12th April, initially just offering our SMALL Private Group Tours for families/social bubbles who want to get out and enjoy the countryside from York, Leeds or Harrogate. Our precautions will initially include everyone wearing a face covering, whilst inside the vehicle.
We have then decided to let things settle down a bit, following things opening up at Step Three, and have scheduled our regular, public Day Trips from York to operate from the 1st June. We will initially be limiting numbers to maximum 10 guests per tour through June, to ensure social distancing, so we suggest people book early if they want to join us – online booking on our website is now open.
The last year has not been a complete waste of our time – we now have a lot more Private Tour options, small/medium/large groups and full/half days, as well as a completely new “All Creatures Great & Small” tour!
We are really looking forward to getting cracking again and, hopefully, it will just be onwards and upwards this time!
We are currently in a tiered system of COVID precautions in the UK and the vaccination programme has now commenced, which is great news! We now anticipate being able to safely re-start our regular public Day Trips from York in April 2021 and they will operate on a COVID-secure basis in accordance with the “We’re Good to Go!” industry standard. We will initially be limiting capacity to 10 passengers, to provide social distancing, with the bonus of all passengers having a window seat to enjoy the views!
We will be operating all four of our tour itineraries for the Day Trips from York:-
Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway
Whitby & The North York Moors
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Haworth & The Yorkshire Dales
The Moors, Whitby and The Yorkshire Steam Railway tour will be dependent on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway operating the anticipated timetable that we link up with next year. If not, we will operate the Whitby & The North York Moors itinerary on those days.
In the meantime, our full and half day Private Tours of Yorkshire from York, Leeds or Harrogate will be available from February 2021. We are currently in Tier 2 so, as things stand, individual households or support bubbles can have their own private tour with us and this fully complies with current government rules. 
The rules may well be relaxed by February/March anyway, if things go well with the virus, but families/support bubbles can now book private tours with us from February. One of the options on our private tours is “small-group” for up to 4 passengers, ideal for couples or families. Dogs are also welcome on our private tours!
All our four standard itineraries are available for the full-day private tours then there are four different options available for the half-day tours, so there are plenty of choices to explore Yorkshire with us!
We expect to be busy once the circumstances improve so we suggest booking early to avoid disappointment!
We are beginning to see a bit of light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel and are becoming increasingly optimistic that we will be able to restart our regular, public, Day Trips from York in March next year!
We are fully prepared and ready to operate our tours on a COVID-secure basis in accordance with the Visit England “We’re Good To Go” Industry Standard. We use spacious 16-seat Minicoaches and will initially be operating with capacity limited to max 10 passengers to leave plenty of room for social-distancing, with the added benefit of all passengers having a window seat! Everyone will need to wear facemasks whilst inside the Minicoach but the journeys between stops are all quite short so this is a small price to pay to keep everyone safe. We have also fitted a Hand Sanitiser dispenser at the entrance to each vehicle for everyone to use each time they enter/exit and introduced regular enhanced interior cleaning measures for the touch-points.
Our public Day Trips from York are now available to book on our website here – Day Trips from York
All our Day Trips can also be booked as Private Tours, with pickup from anywhere in the York, Harrogate or Leeds areas, for groups of up to 4 or up to 8 people so these are ideal for family outings. We are also very happy to welcome dogs on our Private Tours but, unfortunately, cannot accept them on the public tours. Follow this link to see the Private Tour options – Private Tours of Yorkshire
You may have heard the news (Wednesday 9th September) that a new law is being passed in England, with effect from Monday 14th September 2020, which will make it illegal for people to gather in groups of more than 6.
If you’ve booked, or are thinking of booking a tour with us in the coming days, weeks or months – don’t panic! Our tours are still going ahead with our well-established and rigorous COVID-19 protocols in place.
Before now, the UK Government had ‘advised’ us not to meet in groups of more than 6 people at a time, but the police had no power to act if this advice was ignored, except where gatherings exceeded 30 people.
From Monday, if you meet – in public or private – with more than 5 other people who are not from your own household or ‘social bubble’, you can now be fined or even arrested.
So how come we can take more than 6 people on our Tours of Yorkshire?
We operate 17-seat Mini-Coaches with a public service vehicle (PSV) Operator’s License issued under the direction of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.
This means that, like buses & coaches, the ‘Rule of 6’ doesn’t apply to us, provided our customers wear face coverings whilst inside the vehicle and socially distance – something our COVID-secure procedures already ensure.
As an aside…
… (and a totally geeky transport point) a Mini-Coach (or Minibus) is classified as a vehicle with 9 or more seats – often 6, 7 & 8 seater vehicles get referred to as ‘Minibuses’, but in the eyes of the law these are just big cars and operate under a totally different licencing system!
Are BOBH – Day Tours of Yorkshire “COVID-secure”?
Yes – as much as any business can be! As responsible business owners, and holders of Visit Britain’s “Good to Go” industry standard, we have put rigorous measures in place to help ensure the safety of our customers, staff and the wider Yorkshire communities. These include:
- Social distancing
- Wearing of face coverings whilst inside the vehicle
- Regular use of hand sanitiser
- Frequent, thorough cleaning of our vehicles
You can read more about our COVID-19 protocols on the FAQs website page.
Even though the ‘Rule of 6’ doesn’t apply to passengers in our vehicles, since we resumed our tours post-lockdown, we have limited the maximum number of passengers per tour to 10 (usually 16). The layout of the seats inside our vehicle means that, with no more than 10 passengers, everyone can be safely socially distanced and have the added benefit of a window seat!
We hope you find this information reassuring!
As ever, if the advice changes or new laws come into effect that affect how we run our tours, we’ll be the first to let you know!
We have decided to welcome dogs onto our Private Tours of Yorkshire, so they are now both Dog and Family-friendly! We recommend that you bring along a Dog Seat Belt and a Drinking Bowl for your dog.
Children aged 4+ can simply come along as we have booster cushions for younger children but, if your child is aged under 4, you should bring along your own Car Safety Seat – our vehicles have car-style seat belts so you should be able to secure your own standard Child Seat.
Half and Full-Day Private Guided Tours are available, with pick-up from York, Leeds or Harrogate:
HALF-DAY PRIVATE TOURS (from £195 per group):-
North York Moors National Park Tour – This Private Guided Tour provides the opportunity for you to get out into the countryside to enjoy the fresh air and scenic beauty of the North York Moors National Park. We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and head out of town for a circular tour of the National Park, with stops at Byland Abbey, Helmsley and the beautiful moorland village of Rosedale Abbey. There will also be photo stops along the way, including the highest point on the moors at the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge . You will be able to buy food and drinks en route, but feel free to bring your own food along and we will stop somewhere suitable for you to have a picnic away from any crowds. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Guide when you set off and we can make adjustments to suit your personal preferences. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.
Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour – This Private Guided Tour provides the opportunity for you to get out into the countryside to enjoy the fresh air and stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and head out of town for a circular tour of Wharfedale and Nidderdale, with alternative potential stops at Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Pateley Bridge and Fountains Abbey to suit your preferences. There will also be scenic photo stops along the way. You will be able to buy food and drinks en route, but feel free to bring your own food along and we will stop somewhere suitable for you to have a picnic away from any crowds. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Guide when you set off to decide how you want to spend your time, based upon your personal preferences. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.
Whitby Trip – We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and take you on a scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park, following which you will have about two hours free time to enjoy the seaside town of Whitby, before the return journey. You can see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just explore the beach, fishing port and waterfront – the choice is yours! Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.
Haworth Trip – We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and take you to Haworth, on the edge of the rugged Pennine Moors, where the Bronte family lived from 1820 and the sisters wrote their famous novels. You will have about two hours free time to visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum and the Bronte Memorial Chapel in the nearby Church where their father preached, or just explore the quaint shops on the cobbled main street and have a leisurely lunch in one of the traditional cafes – the choice is yours! We then head up Penistone Hill for a photo stop to admire the moorland views towards Top Withens, where the Bronte Sisters walked to gain inspiration, before making the return journey. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.
FULL-DAY PRIVATE TOURS (from £295 per group):-
Whitby & The North York Moors – Spend three hours enjoying Whitby on this tour, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the beach, bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk). The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Guide when you set off and we can make adjustments to suit your personal preferences. Departs 9.00am and drops off 5.15pm.
Yorkshire Dales National Park – Experience the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location for Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series), Kettlewell (main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie), The Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to sample the cheeses at the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Guide when you set off and we can make adjustments to suit your personal preferences. Departs 9.00am and drops off 5.15pm.
Haworth & The Yorkshire Dales – Explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery) and the picture postcard traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton with its stone bridges and limestone falls. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Guide when you set off and we can make adjustments to suit your personal preferences. Departs 9.00am and drops off 5.15pm.
8th August 2020
You may want to stay over in York to join one of our Full-Day Tours of Yorkshire, but we have now introduced new Half-Day Private Guided Tours that can very easily be enjoyed as a day excursion from Edinburgh, just for your Group/Family, for around £80 per person – this is how to do it!
You need to catch a train from Edinburgh that arrives in York by 10.00am and we suggest returning on a train leaving in the early evening to give you time to also explore York after our trip. We suggest you book that on the Trainline website and, by booking ahead, you get the cheapest fares – currently around £40 return. – https://www.thetrainline.com/
We will pick you up from the station at 10.00am and operate four different Private Half-Day Tours, all available on any day, departing at 10.00am and returning to York at 2.30pm:
Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour
North York Moors National Park Tour
Whitby Trip
Haworth Trip
These Private Half-Day Tours/Trips are currently available for Groups/Families of up to 4 people for £195 or Groups/Families of up to 8 people for £295 (both plus a 6% Booking Fee), so can cost as little as £40 per person.
You can check out and book our trips on our website – bobholidays.com/tours/private-tours/
You just need to coincide the booking of our tour with your date of travel by train
We hope to see you on one of our trips but, if you have any questions, just ask!
8th August 2020
You may want to stay over in York to join one of our Full-Day Tours of Yorkshire, but we have now introduced new Half-Day Private Guided Tours that can very easily be enjoyed as a day excursion from London, just for your Group/Family, for around £80 per person – this is how to do it!
You need to catch a train from London Kings Cross that arrives in York by 10.00am and we suggest returning on a train leaving in the early evening to give you time to also explore York after our trip. We suggest you book that on the Trainline website and, by booking ahead, you get the cheapest fares – currently around £40 return. – https://www.thetrainline.com/
We will pick you up from the station at 10.00am and operate four different Private Half-Day Tours, all available on any day, departing at 10.00am and returning to York at 2.30pm:
Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour
North York Moors National Park Tour
Whitby Trip
Haworth Trip
These Private Half-Day Tours/Trips are currently available for Groups/Families of up to 4 people for £195 or Groups/Families of up to 8 people for £295 (both plus a 6% Booking Fee), so can cost as little as £40 per person.
You can check out and book our trips on our website – bobholidays.com/tours/private-tours/
You just need to coincide the booking of our tour with your date of travel by train
We hope to see you on one of our trips but, if you have any questions, just ask!
8th August 2020