Mon -  Morning departure as we make our way to York for some free time and lunch before rejoining the coach this afternoon to continue our journey to the hotel. Later enjoy your evening meal at the hotel.

Tue - We begin this morning with a trip on the heritage Wensleydale Railway from Leeming
Bar in the Vale of Mowbray, through stunning Herriot and Turner country, to Redmire in the Dales. We follow this with a 1 hour ‘shepherded’ tour at the Blacksheep Brewery,
ending with the chance to relish a glass of their award-winning ale.

Wed -  In the morning we visit the magnificent Castle Howard, situated within idyllic sweeping
parkland dotted with statues, temples, lakes and formal gardens. More like a palace, this opulent country house has been the setting for many cinematic productions including the TV adaptation of Brideshead Revisited. In the afternoon we spend time at leisure exploring the compact ancient walled city of York.

Thu - This morning we visit Eden Camp where we experience the sights, sounds and even the smells of life in WWII. Set in an original Prisoner of War Camp, this atmospheric museum recounts the social and military history of the war in expertly recreated scenes from the great battles, to rationing, the Blitz and working in the factories and mines. In the afternoon we breathe in delightful heady scents at Yorkshire Lavender as we wander round the gardens admiring the vibrant array of colours from white to a range of blues, rich lilacs and deep purples.

Fri - After breakfast we depart the hotel and make our way to Halifax for some free time before we continue the homeward journe