Private North York Moors and Whitby Day Trip from Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Take a day out from Leeds on your own private guided North York Moors and Whitby Day Trip for up to 15 people. Visit Captain Cook Museum, the market town of Helmsley, the village of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and the fishing port of Whitby. See Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books) and the Kilburn White Horse. Shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion. Sample fish and chips from the famous Magpie Cafe.
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Take a day out from Leeds on your own private guided North York Moors and Whitby Day Trip for up to 15 people. Visit Captain Cook Museum, the market town of Helmsley, the village of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and the fishing port of Whitby. See Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books) and the Kilburn White Horse. Shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion. Sample fish and chips from the famous Magpie Cafe.Explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park and the fishing port of Whitby on this private, guided tour. Pickup from your hotel in Leeds, by your private driver and car, at 8:30am. Head to Kilburn White Horse, on the boundary of the North York Moors National Park. Take photos and learn about its history before traveling to Helmsley. Stop in the picturesque market town of Helmsley (45-minutes), where you can see the medieval castle, explore the quaint shops or have a leisurely Yorkshire brew in one of the cafes. Leave Helmsley and travel to the North York Moors.
View spectacular landscapes while en route to the seaside town of Whitby. Pass the 16th century Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge (the highest point on the moors) and Ralph's Cross. Arrive in Whitby and take a tour of the town. Learn about this quaint seaside town, its history and main points of interest from your guide. Spend 3-hours of free time in Whitby (extended visit during the months of November to March). Visit the Whitby Abbey (an inspiration for the Dracula books), the Captain Cook Museum, the beach, the waterfront and fishing port, or go shopping. Sample some fish and chips from the famous Magpie Cafe (own expense). Leave Whitby and journey to the North York Moors.
Stop at Grosmont on your way back to the North York Moors. Ride the steam train ride on the NY Moors Railway (own expense), operates from April to October only. Go straight to Goathland when the train is not operating. Explore the fictional village of Aidensfield, as seen in the TV series Heartbeat. See Goathland Station, the filming location for Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter franchise. Depart Goathland for Leeds.
Learn about the history behind the mysterious RAF Fylingdales Pyramid on Snod Hill as you pass by, then see the Hole of Horcum before heading through Pickering. Arrive back in Leeds at approximately 6:15pm based on traffic and the time of year.
View spectacular landscapes while en route to the seaside town of Whitby. Pass the 16th century Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge (the highest point on the moors) and Ralph's Cross. Arrive in Whitby and take a tour of the town. Learn about this quaint seaside town, its history and main points of interest from your guide. Spend 3-hours of free time in Whitby (extended visit during the months of November to March). Visit the Whitby Abbey (an inspiration for the Dracula books), the Captain Cook Museum, the beach, the waterfront and fishing port, or go shopping. Sample some fish and chips from the famous Magpie Cafe (own expense). Leave Whitby and journey to the North York Moors.
Stop at Grosmont on your way back to the North York Moors. Ride the steam train ride on the NY Moors Railway (own expense), operates from April to October only. Go straight to Goathland when the train is not operating. Explore the fictional village of Aidensfield, as seen in the TV series Heartbeat. See Goathland Station, the filming location for Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter franchise. Depart Goathland for Leeds.
Learn about the history behind the mysterious RAF Fylingdales Pyramid on Snod Hill as you pass by, then see the Hole of Horcum before heading through Pickering. Arrive back in Leeds at approximately 6:15pm based on traffic and the time of year.
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