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Explore the famous area or the North York Moors National Park. Famed for the largest area of heather moorland in England, there is much more than meets the eye. The moors are one of the most important historical areas in Britain in terms of religion, farming, mining, fishing and smuggling It has more ancient scheduled monuments than anywhere in the country including, standing stones, Stone crosses and burial mounds. Explore historic towns, quaint villages and historic sites. Enjoy unrivalled views across the Yorkshire coast and for miles across the Yorkshire. On a clear day views can exceed 50 miles.Enjoy access to one of England’s finest stately homes and gardens. Famed for being the location for Brideshead Revisited and ITV’s Victoria.
Highlights:
• The famous North York Moors
• Castle Howard House and Gardens
• Stop in Pickering to explore the oldest wall paintings in a church
• Visit the market town of Helmsley
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Castle Howard
Your first stop, around half an hour from York, is majestic Castle Howard, where you’ll have time to explore the house and gardens either independently or with the knowledgeable Castle Howard guides. The magnificent 18th-century residence, the setting for Brideshead Revisited, rests within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape amid the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of North Yorkshire.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Pickering
From here, it’s another half hour or so to the ancient market town of Pickering, where you’ll have time at leisure. Perhaps pop into one of the local tea rooms or country pubs for lunch (own expense), or visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Station, where you may see a steam train coming through.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Goathland
Entering the national park, your first stop is Goathland, 20 minutes or so from Pickering, which was once the setting of the English TV drama, Heartbeat. You’ll likely recognize the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Station here from its role as Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (released in the UK as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Traveling deeper into the heart of the park, you’ll pass charming villages such as Egton before stopping at Beggar’s Bridge, around 20 minutes from Goathland. Spend a few moments snapping photos of the ancient stone arch as you hear the romantic story of a forbidden love that dates back to the time of the Spanish Armada.
3 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- Each passenger must have their own seat
- Luggage storage is available at the York train station
- Minimal walking required
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- Each passenger must have their own seat
- Luggage storage is available at the York train station
- Minimal walking required
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Seats cannot be reserved
- There are toilet stops on route
- There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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