Day 1 Travel to Yorkshire and our hotel in the lovely spa town of Harrogate.
Day 2 This morning is free to explore the delights of Harrogate. Why not visit the famous Betty's Tea Rooms. With its ornate fascia and delicious cakes, Betty's is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee. Afterwards, enjoy the RHS garden at Harlow Carr, specially designed to reflect the Yorkshire landscape, dominated by stone, water and woodland.
Day 3 Today we travel to the market town of Thirsk and step inside 'The World of James Herriot'. See where this famous vet lived, worked and wrote his incredibly successful series of books including 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Take time to meander along the streets and cobbled market square before a scenic drive towards Ripon with its magnificent cathedral, through Nidderdale, An Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty and Grassington, before returning to Harrogate.
Day 4 Our destination today is magnificent Harewood House, set in 100 acres of gardens with plants from all over the world in a landscape created by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Take time to explore upstairs and downstairs; learn about the Lascelles family and life below stairs before venturing into the splendid grounds including the Terrace, the Lakeside, Walled and Bird Garden, home to over 40 species of birds from around the world.
Day 5 Homeward journey.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.