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From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
695 ReviewsDiscover the best of North Yorkshire's villages, market towns and moorlands on a full-day tour to Whitby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire Moors National Park and more.
Highlights
- Explore the best of the North Yorkshire Moors and Whitby
- Travel over the famous moorlands and visit English villages like Goathland
- Discover filming location for Heartbeat and Harry Potter
- Visit the seaside town of Whitby
Description
Explore the best of Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors on this captivating full-day tour to one of Britain's most scenic areas. Explore some of its many famous historical sites and adventure across the spectacular landscape. Here you’ll take a trip to the seaside town of Whitby once you arrive in the town it would be rude not to sample the famous Fish and Chips before exploring the historic port town. A short drive out through the city and northwards shortly brings us to one of Yorkshire finest ruins. Byland Abbey which stands just inside the boundary of the North York Moors National Park. One of over 70 Monastic ruins in Yorkshire, it helps to put Yorkshires incredible history into perspective. From Byland we head through the ancient forests surrounding Wass and climb up Wass Bank and onward to the famous old market town of Helmsley, meaning “Helms” Flowery Meadow. Helmsley has been an important settlement for at least 1500 years. Take a little break from the bus to explore the independent shops, use the facilities and grab some refreshments. Your guide will explain the regions place in history, including, burial mounds, religion, farming, mining, the industrial revolution and much more. You will be driven to places that many people don’t know of. Truly off the beaten track, down winding country lanes, through deep cut glacial valleys and up high over the brooding windswept heather moorland that covers a third of this breathtaking landscape. Before long you will arrive in “Heartbeat Country”, taken from the popular TV show Heartbeat and into “Aidensfield” itself. Goathland is the real name of the charming village that was the setting for the classic show set in the 1960’s. You will get a chance for a photo in the village before proceeding to the very quaint old railway station the once doubled as “Hogsmeade” Station in the Harry Potter films. From April - October this tour will include a ride on the North York Moors Railway to Whitby. On selected dates the train is not running this tour will include entry to the historic Whitby Abbey. Once you get to Whitby there will be plenty of time for lunch, a chance to try the famous fish and chips or explore the towns fasinating history. Learn about Captain Cook who set sail from Whitby on the Bark Endeavor to discover Australia. Perhaps you want to Visit Whitby Abbey, synonymous with Dracula. What ever you prefer your guide will offer his best advice. You will have up to 2 hours free time in Whitby before rejoining the bus and heading back across the moors and returning to York. Please note: During Thursdays and Fridays during the 2025 season the train will not run and will include entrance into the historic Whitby AbbeyIncludes
Transport by air-conditioned minibus Driver/guide Commentary throughout A train ride on the North York Moors Railway is included on selected dates from April-October On days the train does not run the Whitby Abbey is visitedImportant Information
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5
- Routes are subject to change without notice and the vendor reserves the right to alter tours in the event of severely inclement weather, traffic congestion or for operational reasons
- Food and drinks are not included in the price Please Note: The Train will not run on Thursdays & Fridays during the 2025 season. Days the train does not run your tour will include entrance into the historic Whitby Abbey.
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