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Christmas at Castle Howard & York

Get into the festive spirit with this five-day Yorkshire break, combining the historic city of York and its Christmas Market with the spectacular seasonal displays at Castle Howard. We’ll also enjoy a leisurely visit to the elegant spa town of Harrogate, with plenty of time for Christmas shopping, sightseeing and festive treats along the way.

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INCLUDED:

4 nights half board
Castle Howard at Christmas
Visit to York
Visit to Harrogate

Day 1 - Monday:

Sit back and relax as we make our way north to York for our four-night festive stay. On arrival, settle into the hotel and enjoy some time to relax before dinner.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

Today we spend the day in the historic city of York, which comes alive during the festive season. Enjoy time to browse the traditional Christmas Market, shop for gifts and seasonal treats, explore the famous Shambles or perhaps visit magnificent York Minster. With plenty of shops, cafés and historic sights, the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace.

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Day 3 - Wednesday:

Today we visit magnificent Castle Howard for a special festive day out. Each Christmas, the grand interiors are transformed with spectacular decorations, beautifully dressed rooms and impressive seasonal displays. Enjoy time to explore the house, browse the shops and soak up the festive atmosphere of this magnificent Yorkshire estate.

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Day 4 - Thursday:

Our final excursion takes us to the elegant spa town of Harrogate. Enjoy free time to browse the independent shops and boutiques, explore the attractive Montpellier Quarter or perhaps visit one of the town’s famous tearooms. With plenty of cafés and shopping, it’s a lovely place to enjoy a relaxed day before returning to the hotel.

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Day 5 - Friday:

We depart after breakfast and begin our journey home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Mercure York Fairfield Manor

The Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel is an elegant Georgian-style hotel set within attractive grounds just outside York. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms offer TV, Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities, while the hotel also features a welcoming restaurant, bar and comfortable lounge areas, providing a relaxing base for our Yorkshire break.

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

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets