From York - Yorkshire Moors and Whitby Small-Group Day Trip

Yorkshire and The Humber, York



Discover the Yorkshire Moors on a day trip from York. Visit Hutton-le-Hole, explore Whitby, and see Goathland Station, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter.

Highlights

  • Explore the Yorkshire Moors on a day trip from York
  • Visit the charming village of Hutton-le-Hole and the Ryedale Folk Museum
  • Enjoy free time in Whitby to explore the Abbey ruins and cobbled streets
  • Discover the fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay and its narrow streets
  • Visit Goathland Station, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter

Description

Begin your day with a visit to Hutton-le-Hole. With its charming red-roof cottages, grazing sheep, and a babbling brook, this idyllic village invites you to slow down. Enjoy free time for a quick refreshment and a walk along the cobbled streets, or visit the open-air Ryedale Folk Museum. Leaving the charm of the village behind, journey onward into the Moors, a vast, open land where emptiness and freedom stretch as far as the horizon. Your next stop, the bustling fishing port of Whitby, continues the story: it was here that Bram Stoker stayed in a hotel while writing his famous novel Dracula, drawing inspiration from the town’s dramatic cliffs, harbor, and gothic atmosphere. Enjoy free time to wander Whitby’s cobbled streets, sample local fish and chips, explore the Abbey ruins, and soak in the moody setting that inspired Dracula. Next, head to the fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay, renowned for its charming narrow streets, historic cottages, smugglers’ tales, and breathtaking views of the North Sea. Then, enjoy a short visit to Goathland Station, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter as Hogsmeade Station. After snapping a few photos, continue your journey with stops at the legendary Hole of Horcum—said to have been created by a giant—and the small, historic market town of Pickering, before returning to York.

Includes

Transportation by Mercedes mini-coach Small Group (Maximum of 16 passengers) Professional Driver Guide

Excludes

Food and drinks

Important Information

  • Please check in 20 minutes before your departure time We don’t carry children under the age of 5. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. There is limited space on our mini-coaches, so luggage is restricted. Each passenger is entitled to one 20kg (44lbs) bag - this should be one piece of luggage, similar to an airline cabin bag - plus one small bag for personal items. Please ensure you can lift and carry your own luggage without assistance.

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