The county of Yorkshire has many moods. It can be wild and windswept or quietly tranquil with outstanding gardens and scenery full of hay meadows, drystone walls and barns. Known for popular authors, such as James Herriot, to magnificent country houses and traditional spa towns, Yorkshire is always an inspiring and admired destination.
This new tour for 2024 is based at the 3* Crown Hotel in the centre of Harrogate.
it's a gentle start with time at leisure to explore the delights of Harrogate. Always a favourite…. Why not visit to the famous Betty's Tea Rooms. With its ornate fascia and delicious cakes, Betty's is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee. Afterwards, visit the RHS garden at Harlow Carr, specially designed to reflect the Yorkshire landscape, dominated by stone, water and woodland.
We travel to the market town of Thirsk and step inside… The World of James Herriot…where we see where this famous vet, lived, worked and wrote his incredibly successful series of books including ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ based on his experiences as a young North Yorkshire vet. Take time to meander along the streets and cobbled market square before heading towards Ripon with its magnificent cathedral and a scenic drive through Nidderdale, An Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty, with its stunning moorland scenery and tapestry of lush green meadows to Grassington before returning to Harrogate.
Our destination is magnificent Harewood House set in 100 acres of gardens with plants from all over the world in a landscape created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Take time to explore upstairs and downstairs; learn about the Lascelles family and life below stairs before venturing out into the splendid grounds including the Terrace, the Lakeside Garden and the Walled Garden. Discover the Bird Garden, home to over 40 species of birds from around the world. There are a range of food and drink options catering for all tastes for refreshments to choose from during your visit. (not included)
Tour includes: Welcomed on arrival with tea and coffee. 4 nights half board with full English breakfast and three course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Porter Service. Admission to RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Admission to the World of James Herriott. Admission to Harewood House. Coach parking nearby.
