York, Yorkshire Steam Train & Settle to Carlisle Railway

York, Yorkshire Steam Train & Settle to Carlisle Railway

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York, Yorkshire Steam Train & Settle to Carlisle Railway

5 Days Starting and ending in Bradford, England

Visiting: England

Tour operator:

Just Go Holidays

Tour code:

10267

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Yorkshire with the "York, Yorkshire Steam Train & Settle to Carlisle Railway" tour. Enjoy a comfortable 4-night stay at the stylish Leonardo Hotel in Bradford, complete with dinner and breakfast. Delight in excursions to the historic city of York, where you can explore the magnificent York Minster and the charming Shambles. Experience the nostalgia of steam travel on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, and soak in the picturesque landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. The tour's highlight is a breathtaking ride on the Settle to Carlisle Railway, renowned for its stunning scenery and engineering marvels like the Ribblehead Viaduct. With return coach travel included, this tour promises a memorable exploration of Yorkshire's rich heritage and natural beauty.

Highlights

  • Excursions to the historic city of York, including York Minster and the Shambles.

  • Heritage train journey on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.

  • Visit to Grassington with its cobbled market square and local arts and crafts.

  • Journey on the world-famous Settle to Carlisle Railway, crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct.

  • Explore the National Railway Museum in York with its famous locomotives.

  • Discover the Viking heritage at the Jorvik Centre in York.

  • Enjoy the scenic landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.

Itinerary

York, Yorkshire Steam Train & Settle to Carlisle Railway
Included Excursion
York (full day)


For our first excursion we head to the historic city of York. Make time for the glorious York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe with world-famous stained-glass windows. Other highlights include the narrow cobbled streets of the ‘Shambles’ where the buildings date back to medieval times, the Jorvik Centre which tells the story of York’s Viking heritage and the ancient walls surrounding the city. The famous Betty’s tea rooms are also worth a visit, or why not head to the National Railway Museum? Home to a stunning range of famous locomotives including speedy Mallard, impressive Duchess of Hamilton and an authentic replica of George Stephenson’s Rocket, here we can also discover fascinating tales, relics and objects from centuries of railway history.


Included Excursion
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway & Grassington (full day)


We take a trip on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, a preserved heritage railway that runs for four miles between the award-winning Bolton Abbey station and Embsay station, which was built in 1888. Both stations offer gift shops and tea rooms and most trains are hauled by beautifully-restored steam engines, the oldest one dating back to 1908. As you sit back and relax, imagine you are travelling in the Golden Age of steam while admiring the Yorkshire Dales landscapes.


Afterwards we head to Grassington, a delight to visit with its bustling cobbled market square, fringed by shops offering local arts and crafts, all set against a beautiful scenic backdrop in the Yorkshire Dales.


Included Excursion
Settle-Carlisle Railway (full day)


Our memorable journey on the world-famous Settle to Carlisle Railway might well be the highlight of our break. Arguably the most scenic line in the country, it took 6,000 men seven years to build! The line cuts a 72-mile swathe across the Yorkshire Dales, over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct, through the long tunnel at Blea Moor and on past the lush pastures of the Eden Valley. We arrive in Carlisle, where we enjoy some free time at leisure, before taking our return train.



What's Included

  • Return Coach Travel

    The tour includes return coach travel for all participants.

  • Excursion to York

    The tour includes a full-day excursion to the historic city of York.

  • Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

    The tour includes a trip on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, a preserved heritage railway.

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Accommodation

Featuring a stylish décor, the Leonardo Hotel in Bradford offers a comfortable stay with en-suite bedrooms, flat-screen TVs, complimentary toiletries, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy a bar, restaurant, on-site Costa shop, gym, and free Wi-Fi, ensuring a pleasant experience.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes return coach travel and heritage train journeys on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway and the Settle-Carlisle Railway, providing a scenic and nostalgic travel experience through the picturesque landscapes of Yorkshire.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes a stay at the Leonardo Hotel in Bradford, which features stylish décor, en-suite bedrooms with a flat-screen TV, complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee-making facilities, a bar, restaurant, on-site Costa shop, gym, and free Wi-Fi.

  • What can I expect during the excursion to York?

    During the excursion to York, you can explore the historic city, including York Minster, the Shambles, the Jorvik Centre, and the ancient city walls. You can also visit Betty's tea rooms or the National Railway Museum, which houses famous locomotives and railway history artifacts.

  • What is special about the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway excursion?

    The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway excursion offers a trip on a preserved heritage railway with beautifully-restored steam engines. The journey runs for four miles between Bolton Abbey and Embsay stations, both of which have gift shops and tea rooms. The experience evokes the Golden Age of steam while showcasing the Yorkshire Dales landscapes.

  • What makes the Settle-Carlisle Railway journey memorable?

    The Settle-Carlisle Railway journey is memorable for its scenic route, which spans 72 miles across the Yorkshire Dales, over the Ribblehead Viaduct, through the Blea Moor tunnel, and past the Eden Valley. It is considered one of the most scenic lines in the country and took 6,000 men seven years to build.

Reviews of this operator

Tracie Chana (Google Reviewer)  

My trip to Scarborough and...

02-Dec-2023

My trip to Scarborough and Witney.was fantastic .food at the grand hotel was buffet style.so you could help yourself.i went Monday to Friday from 20 November 2023

rochelle pitt (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Cornwall short...

25-Feb-2025

Just had a Cornwall short break. Steve our driver was kind and courteous. The pentire hotel was a wonderful stay. I would definitely do it again.

Christine Frodsham (Google Reviewer)  

Just come back from Liverpool,...

09-Mar-2024

Just come back from Liverpool, our driver, Gareth, was lovely, he looked after us, was an excellent driver and nothing was a bother. The coach was very clean and comfortable. My first time with the company and would recommend. Have requested brochures for next trip.

Patricia Stockton (Google Reviewer)  

Just returned from a 5day...

31-May-2024

Just returned from a 5day break to Weson super Mare, Bath & surrounding area, with my partner. The driver Martin was very professional, and a credit to your company. The hotel was a bit dated but could be overlooked by the quality of the home made food, it was fantastic & enough for the best of appetites. The staff & entertainment were also amazing. An excellent fun filled break.

Helen Stephens (Google Reviewer)  

Just came back from Benidorm,...

31-Mar-2025

Just came back from Benidorm, didn't know what to expect but we were very impressed with how well organised everything was. We had a long journey from Cornwall and the two feeder drivers were really nice and on time. Had a wonderful tour driver, Corey who was brilliant and really looked after everyone. The hotel was really good, spotless and the staff were nice. Only niggle was there wasn't much entertainment in hotel and food could have been a bit hotter.

Catherine Dibble (Google Reviewer)  

Harrogate trip was fantastic. Beautiful...

15-Oct-2024

Harrogate trip was fantastic. Beautiful hotel food excellent.Carl our driver great... On to Knarsbough visit a lovely Old Mansion House loads of History.. finished with a Cream Tea... Great Value .

David Metcalf (Google Reviewer)  

Returned on Friday evening from...

27-Oct-2024

Returned on Friday evening from Scotland's Beautiful Banffshire. Good holiday, great value for money, but marred by some issues. 5-25am pick up from Chester, then huge detour to Preston because the feeder coach driver didn't know the route! 3 hours late leaving Preston, didn't arrive at hotel in Peterhead until 19-35. Straight in for our evening meal. Hotel very good, helpful and friendly, but too cramped at long tables for meals. Food always hot and tasty, rooms clean, comfy and warm. Bit of a hike to reach our lodge. Enjoyable excursions with our driver Martin, but unaware that onboard toilet only to be used when stationary. What's the point of having the toilet? Made some journeys very uncomfortable. Would think twice about booking again.

Zena Lampert (Google Reviewer)  

I am very disappointed with...

14-Feb-2024

I am very disappointed with my coach trip I paid £70 supplement for being single and I paid for a sea view when I arrived the room was small the bed was dirty the Seaview was a small square window and the view was a roof I asked to be changed was given a twin room with a seaview which was ok. The room was very dated the toilet flush didn’t flush there was enough Pugh milk to make one cup of tea and the sugar sachets had been there so long the sugar had gone hard. The dinner food was stone cold the salad lettuce was limp to say the least the food was atrocious so I decided to dine out. The breakfast I found eggs and toast which was edible. I have no idea why I paid an extra £70 the experience was awful. I will never go on another coach tour with just go holidays as they clearly do not checkout the hotels they allocate. Shame on you just go holidays I was appalled

Linda McDonnell (Google Reviewer)  

Booked for Bath Christmas market...

06-Dec-2024

Booked for Bath Christmas market for Sat 7th Dec, the trip is unbelievably going ahead although close to a red weather warning, I phoned to confirm if trip going ahead, the staff lied to me and told me the venue had confirmed the market was on but when I checked on their website it has been cancelled because of safety concerns.......Of course it has been cancelled!! I called back to be told that although the market wasn't running the shops should be open.......Why would anyone want to sit on a coach all day to go to another shopping centre....unbelievable. They are so tight, just cancel the trip and pay people back.....The trip is just for Bath Christmas Market and it isn't on, you cannot justify running the trip, it is stupid and dangerous and you deserve to lose many customers, I hope you do. Do not give them a penny or your money they don't deserve it. IMPORTANT: We take the safety of the public, stall holders and our staff seriously with this in mind and the Met Office forecast of winds exceeding 70mph from Storm Darragh we have taken the decision not to open Bath Christmas Market tomorrow, Saturday 7 December. This is to avoid any potential damage to people and property from the temporary market infrastructure. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes but safety as to be our first priority – we look forward to seeing everyone back when we reopen. Please check here and on our social media for updates.

Pauline Nestor (Google Reviewer)  

We have recently come back...

02-Feb-2024

We have recently come back from a short stay at warners nornton grange isle of white which was booked through just go holidays. After quite a long conversation with a very rude customer service chap called Simon at just go holidays who more or less told me that I shouldn’t complain about anything as we booked in January and what do you expect to get and if you don’t make sure that what you should have in your room is there and don’t tell the reception don’t complain about it. I’m very upset and feel that Simon thought that I was not worth talking to. On the whole don’t bother to pay extra for an upgraded room because others that didn’t pay will get the same room with the same two bottles of water two packs of crisps two packs of biscuits and two soft drinks without paying an extra £70 and if you don’t get what you think you should get please do not bother to ring customer service they are not interested in helping you

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    Just Go Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of just go holidays charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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