Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors Full-Day Tour from York

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For a truly personal touring experience, join York’s premium day trip – with hotel pick up and drop off included and the smallest group size available in York (never more than 5 travellers per group). The intimate group size lets you get to know your local guide, a Yorkshire native born and bred in the area, and your fellow travellers. Explore the stunning North York Moors by road and steam train on this wonderful small-group day trip from York. You’ll follow the back roads and farm lanes through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, enjoying photo stops and chance to walk among the nature in the Moors. You’ll visit the fabulous seaside town of Whitby, famous for its association with Captain James Cook and featured in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, before boarding a steam train for a journey across the majestic North York Moors. You’ll see the best of the Moors, spend time by the seaside and visit the charming railway station made famous as ‘Hogsmeade Station’ in the Harry Potter films.

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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: York, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours



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For a truly personal touring experience, join York’s premium day trip – with hotel pick up and drop off included and the smallest group size available in York (never more than 5 travellers per group). The intimate group size lets you get to know your local guide, a Yorkshire native born and bred in the area, and your fellow travellers. Explore the stunning North York Moors by road and steam train on this wonderful small-group day trip from York. You’ll follow the back roads and farm lanes through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, enjoying photo stops and chance to walk among the nature in the Moors. You’ll visit the fabulous seaside town of Whitby, famous for its association with Captain James Cook and featured in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, before boarding a steam train for a journey across the majestic North York Moors. You’ll see the best of the Moors, spend time by the seaside and visit the charming railway station made famous as ‘Hogsmeade Station’ in the Harry Potter films.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Helmsley, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England

The charming, picturesque market town of Helmsley is the first stopping point on the tour, where you’ll have time to explore the quaint streets and have the opportunity to enjoy tea or coffee in a local cafe or tearoom.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: North York Moors National Park, United Kingdom

Scenic drive with photo stops and opportunity to get out and enjoy the views and scenery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Whitby Harbour, Endeavour Wharf, Whitby YO21 1DN England

2 hours at leisure in the fishing town of Whitby – chance to enjoy lunch and to discover the many attractions in Whitby.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Goathland Station, Cow Wath Bank, Goathland, North York Moors National Park YO22 5NF England

Visit the station which featured as Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter films.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 12 Park St, Pickering YO18 7AJ, UK

Journey from Goathland to Pickering on the heritage steam railway.

Duration: 1 hour



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