Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Scarborough and Whitby
Classic Scarborough and Whitby
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Castle Howard © Mike Kipling
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Scarborough Fair, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Carousel
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Scarborough Fair, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Wurlitzer
In this tour, we combine the classic delights of Scarborough with visits to Whitby and Filey. We take a ride on a steam train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, visit the magnificent Castle Howard and enjoy a Wurlitzer Tea Dance at Scarborough Fair.
Dates
24th April, 1st July, 23rd September - all 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
Arrive at your hotel in time to relax before dinner. If time permits, why not stop off in the historic city of York.
Day 2
Scarborough Fair – Afternoon Tea, Tea Dance*, Museum & Carousel
This morning, we are off to Scarborough Fair. The halls feature one of the largest collections of steam engines, mechanical organs, and vintage cars from time gone by. In the afternoon, enjoy a buffet afternoon tea (available on Thursdays only) with tea or coffee, followed by a tea dance. Live music is provided by a Wurlitzer organist playing a selection of your favourite melodies.
*Tea Dance on a Thursday only – itinerary order subject to change to accommodate this
Day 3
Whitby and North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Today we travel to the bustling fishing port of Whitby where the famous Abbey, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, stands guard, high above the town. There’s time to explore the narrow streets, perhaps buy some Whitby jet – the ‘black amber of the north’, and have ‘proper’ fish and chips for lunch. In the afternoon we take the steam-hauled North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a trip through the spectacular national park and ‘Heartbeat’ country to Pickering.
Day 4
Filey and Castle Howard
This morning we travel via the coast road to visit the traditional seaside resort of Filey, the gentle pace of life, long sandy beach and historic promenade attracting generations of visitors. We continue to Castle Howard, one of the grandest private houses in the country, made famous for its starring role in the TV series ‘Brideshead Revisited’. The 18th century residence is set within 1,000 acres of breath-taking landscape, dotted with temples, lakes, statues and fountains.
Day 5
Return home
After breakfast start your journey home.
Suggested Hotels in Scarborough
Esplanade Hotel ***
The Esplanade is located in the centre of Scarborough, just a short walk from the train station. With fantastic views over the South Bay this large comfortable hotel abounds with a very special charm. The richly decorated hotel has a restaurant, bar, lounge area and terrace. All 70 en-suite bedrooms have colour TV, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities and many of them offer stunning sea views. The hotel has a lift serving all four floors.
Esplanade Hotel
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 8th April 2025 (SOLD) | From £227.00 per person |
| 24th April 2025 (SOLD) | From £295.00 per person |
| 3rd June 2025 (SOLD) | From £285.00 per person |
| 1st July 2025 (SOLD) | From £354.00 per person |
| 29th July (SOLD) | From £285.00 per person |
| 23rd September 2025 (SOLD) | From £354.00 per person |
| 1st October 2025 | From £247.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
