North Yorkshire 'Steam & Cream'
Based at RED LEA HOTEL
DEPARTS TUESDAY 15TH JUNE
RETURNS FRIDAY 18TH JUNE
4 Days from £317
North Yorkshire boasts a stunning heritage coast, two National Parks and many vibrant market towns. As a holiday destination, Scarborough really does have it all dramatic cliffs and castle headland, award-winning beaches and a thriving town centre. The Victorian Esplanade boasts some of the finest architecture and formal gardens in the country and the many theatres and Spa Grand Hall provide a variety of evening entertainment.
Our base here is once again the very comfortable RED LEA HOTEL which is situated on the beautiful South Cliff a few minutes walk from the beach and town centre. Features of the hotel include a well-appointed restaurant which has a fine reputation for good food, and a lounge/bar in which to relax with an after dinner drink. There is also an indoor swimming pool and well equipped gymnasium. All of the well appointed en suite bedrooms have tv, hairdryer and hospitality tray. A passenger lift serves all floors but please note there are stairs to some rooms.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Tuesday 15th June
Departing Newark we travel north bypassing York for a visit to Yorkshire Lavender. Following a short introductory talk on arrival, you will have chance to wander through the lavender fields and see the stunning array of varieties available from white through a complete range of blues and lilacs to magnificent deep purples. Departing here mid-afternoon we continue our journey towards the coast and our base at Scarborough
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Wednesday 16th – Thursday 17th June
Scheduled excursions during our stay will include the following:
• Full day tour calling at the maritime resort of Whitby with its cobbled streets and 13th century Abbey (accessed by 199 steps!). After free time here we board the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway; step back in time and experience a taste of a bygone era as we journey through 24 miles of beautiful Yorkshire countryside to Pickering. Here we will be met by our coach for the return journey to Scarborough.
• Morning at leisure in Scarborough before our coach will make the short journey to the superbly located Raven Hall Hotel at Ravenscar with its panoramic views across to Robin Hoods Bay for an afternoon cream tea.
Friday 18th June
Departing Scarborough after a leisurely breakfast, we make an extended break in York for lunch/sightseeing before returning home to Newark for approximately teatime.
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
PRICE £317 per person sharing an en suite twin/double bedded room
SUPPLEMENTS
Please note – there is NO single room supplement but these are limited in number
Sea view (on request) £30.00 per night
Please see page 20 of our brochure for details of optional travel insurance
Pick ups over 10 miles radius of Newark
*Please see inside front cover of brochure for details of early booking discounts and pick up supplements
PRICE INCLUDES
Travel Wright air conditioned executive specification coach throughout including excursions as mentioned in the tour itinerary.
3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Red Lea Hotel
Afternoon tea at the Raven Hall Hotel
Single journey aboard North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Admission to Yorkshire Lavender
NOT INCLUDED
Meals other than stated above or drinks with meals
Admission to other attractions (where applicable)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| APU/O | Briar Road, Ollerton | |
| Asda | Asda, Newark Road, North Hykeham | |
| Barbican | Barbican Hotel, Lincoln | |
| Bingham Market Place | Bingham Market Place | |
| Bingham Nottingham Road | Bingham Bus Stop oppo White Lion, Nottingham Road | |
| Gonerby | Recruiting Sergeant, Great Gonerby | |
| Grantham | Grantham Bus Station | |
| Holiday Feeder Averham | Averham Flash Layby | |
| Holiday Feeder Bingham | Bingham Layby | |
| Holiday Feeder Chatsworth | Chatsworth House | |
| Holiday Feeder Gonerby | Gonerby Services | |
| Holiday Feeder Long Benn | Long Bennington | |
| Holiday Feeder Ollerton | Ollerton Bus Lane | |
| Holiday Feeder Tuxford | Tuxford Sun Inn | |
| Ollerton Police Station | Ollerton Police Station | |
| TBA | TBA | |
| TW | Travel Wright Depot, Jessop Close, Newark |
