Description
Harrogate’s elegance and style draws from it’s 18th century history, when it became the spa town of choice for its wealthy visitors. Harewood House, the Keighley Valley Railway and the Great Yorkshire Show make this a must do tour! The Great Yorkshire Show is an iconic three-day event and one of the biggest agricultural events in the English calendar. Every year, more than 130,000 visitors and over 8,500 animals converge on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate to compete, socialise and celebrate.
Itinerary
Many included excursions
DAY 1 Arrive at interchange point where your holiday begins. Head northwards to arrive at your hotel mid-afternoon. 4 nights with breakfast & dinnerDAYS 2 -4 At leisure with 3 included excursionsHarrogate & Great Yorkshire ShowIs set to be spectacular, celebrating the very best of food, farming and rural life, see some of the finest animals in the UK competing, breath taking performances in the Main Ring. This is a celebration of food, countryside and agriculture with something for everyone of every age while keeping farming at its heart. Entrance includedHarewood HouseHarewood sits in the heart of Yorkshire and is one of the Treasure Houses of England. The House was built in the 18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in Britain, as well as 1,000 acres of landscape designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown. Entrance includedSkipton, Keighley & Haworth with Train RideThe visits today will show you the very best of Yorkshire towns & villages.Skipton is known as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. With its famous 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory and historic cobbled High Street, Skipton is endlessly rich both in history and outstanding natural beauty.Keighley is a pretty town, nestled between the charming countryside of Airedale and the Haworth Moorland. It is also where you will board the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway service to Haworth (rail fare included)Haworth still features much Victorian architecture and is the location of the Brontë Parsonage Museum, home to Anne, Charlotte and Emily BrontëDAY 5 - Travel back to interchange with a stop en-route for refreshments.
Venue Information
3 Star Hotel .
Cairn Hotel, Harrogate – 3 star
This grand, Victorian hotel boasts private gardens, a gym, and classical decor. Its traditionally furnished rooms feature private bathrooms, while Harrogate’s centre is 5 minutes’ walk away.Each room at The Cairn includes a TV, along with 24-hour room service and tea/coffee-making facilities.
The Windsor Restaurant serves a locally sourced traditional menu, with a carvery and an extensive wine list.
With its classic pillars and arches, guests can relax with a drink in the bar and lounge area. The Royal Pump Room Museums and Betty’s Tea Rooms are a 10-minute walk away. Harrogate Theatre and Harrogate Rail Station are both 15 minutes away on foot.
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