RHS Harlow Carr - York - Ripley Castle - Ripon
Harrogate
Sun 1 - Thu 5 May 2022
4 Nights
£589
Sun 7 - Thu 11 August 2022
4 Nights
£589
Harrogate evolved as one of the country’s premier spa towns following the discovery of medicinal waters, and the grandeur of yesteryear still remains amid the beautifully preserved buildings, and famous parks and gardens. With its close proximity to the beautiful rolling Yorkshire countryside; this tour has all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.
England - Yorkshire & North East
RELAXED HARROGATE
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Door to Door Service Our own courier service Club Class Extra Legroom Coach 4 night’s half board Entrance to RHS Harlow Carr Open-top bus tour in York Guided tour of Ripley Castle. Not included: All lunches.
Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday A scenic drive north through the rolling hills and moorlands of the Peak District, where we pause for a suitable lunch-stop en-route before arriving in Harrogate for our 4-night stay. Monday This morning we make our way to RHS Garden Harlow Carr – a stunning 68-acre garden with contemporary & herbaceous borders, streamside and scented gardens, alpine zone, kitchen garden and woodland walks. Plant centre, shops and Betty’s Tearooms are some of the facilities available. Free time at leisure in Harrogate during the afternoon. Tuesday A full day excursion to the historic city of York. Upon arrival, we include a 60-minute open-top bus tour, so relax whilst your guide shows you all the amazing sights around York’s historic centre. In the afternoon free time for sightseeing and shopping, but there is so much to see you will have to be selective? The majestic Minster, the old Roman walls, the Shambles, the Jorvik Centre and the National Railway Museum are all worth considering. Wednesday Today, we visit Ripley Castle. This impressive 700-year-old castle is located in the beautiful village of Ripley close to Harrogate. We include a guided tour with plenty of extra time for lunch and to explore the walled gardens, lakeside walk, pleasure grounds and deer park. Afterwards we continue to Ripon - the third smallest city in the UK, home to Ripon Cathedral and former home to the famous author Lewis Carroll. The stunning interior of the cathedral inspired many of Lewis Carroll’s characters in Alice in Wonderland and is located just around the corner from the marketplace. Thursday Departing our hotel we journey via the National Coal Mining Museum - Travel 140 metres underground down into one of Britain’s oldest working mines - This unusual and fully accessible experience will offer a genuine insight into the hardworking lives of miners throughout the ages. Here, we pause for lunch, prior to returning home during the early evening.
York
Ripley Castle
The Majestic Doubletree by Hilton Hotel The recently refurbished Majestic is located in the centre of Harrogate. Set in 8 acres of beautiful grounds. Restaurant, Lounge/Bar. Leisure facilities include a health club, indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel is generally level with very few steps. There is a slight incline when walking into the town centre. This hotel has a lift to all floors.
Supplements Single Room: £138 | Holiday Insurance: £29.50 (May) £31 (Aug)
Tour Departs: 9.30am (May) 8.30am (Aug) Tour Returns: 5.30pm (May) 6.00pm (Aug)
(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
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