Royal Whitby & North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway

The Yorkshire coast is one of the most beautiful and best-loved coastlines in the country, but don't just take our word for it.

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Discover the timeless charm of the North Yorkshire Coast, where breathtaking scenery and rich heritage await you at every turn. Staying in historic Whitby, this escape to the coast offers the perfect opportunity to explore some of the region’s most iconic destinations, including the characterful towns and villages of Beverley, Redcar, Saltburn and Staithes. Completed by a journey onboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railways and a visit to the award-winning sandy beaches of Scarborough, this carefully curated tour showcases the very best this stunning coastline has to offer.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Visits to Beverley & Scarborough enroute

Tour of the North Yorkshire Moors & Coast (Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea & Staithes)

Journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Pickering

Free time in Whitby

Day 1

We start our journey by visiting Beverley. This East Yorkshire market town has cobbled streets and quaint boutiques and is renowned for its exquisite thirteenth-century minster. This afternoon, we continue to Whitby.

Day 2

Our day-long tour of the North Yorkshire Coast starts travelling via Guisborough to visit the seaside town of Redcar, home to a unique vertical pier. We continue via Saltburn-by-the-Sea, home to plenty of Victorian charm and the last remaining pier in Yorkshire, before continuing to the picturesque fishing village of Staithes. Once one of the biggest ports in the North East, explore this much-loved cliffside gem for yourself, home to winding cobbled streets and a picturesque beach.

Please note: Staithes is located down a steep hill, and passengers must be able to walk into the village from the coach, which will be parked at the top.

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Day 3

Enjoy free time in Whitby, a much-loved seaside town! Famous for its literary connections with Bram Stoker and Dracula, why not climb the famous steps to Whitby Abbey and take in views of the bay below? If you're looking for maritime history, you'll find the Captain Cook Memorial Museum in the seventh-century harbourside house where he served his apprenticeship. Remember to enjoy some fish and chips or treat yourself to some classic Whitby Jet!

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Day 4

Exploring the moors has never been easier as we board the lovingly restored North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Travelling from Whitby train station, you'll enjoy views of the rolling hills before passing through Goathland, which you might recognise as Heartbeat's Aidensfield or Hogsmeade Station from the Harry Potter films. We continue onto Pickering, where we alight for free time in this Yorkshire market town. We continue by coach through Hutton-Le-Hole, one of the country's most picturesque villages, before returning to Whitby.

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Day 5

Today, we visit Scarborough, Yorkshire's original seaside resort, home to stunning scenery, glorious beaches and lots to see and do. Immerse yourself in the town's history at Scarborough Castle or venture down to the seafront to enjoy the traditional amusements, cafés, and ice cream parlours before leaving for home mid-afternoon.

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The Royal Hotel 3*, Whitby

From a stunning clifftop location, enjoy amazing views on all sides of the beaches, harbour, old town, abbey ruins, and headland. With Yorkshire-style hospitality, all rooms come with ensuite bathrooms.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
WiFi

Please note that the lift at the hotel will not be operational for the duration of this tour (the lift is undergoing refurbishment work and this should have been completed by May, however there have unfortunately been delays with parts arriving).

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA