Steam Trains on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway owns or cares for over 30 locomotives at any time, with around two thirds of these undergoing or scheduled for long-term repair. The railway has an active fleet of 10 – 12 engines in operational service, with five or six in action on any given day and others undergoing short term repairs and maintenance. You can find out more about the North Yorkshire Moors Railway by visiting www.NYMR.co.uk or by joining Grand Yorkshire’s day trip from York (click here for details). As well as the fleet of steam locomotives, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway operates some diesel engines. However, if you travel on a tour with Grand Yorkshire, you’ll travel by Steam Train – guaranteed! Your guide will find out the schedule of trains for the day and adjust timings if necessary to avoid the diesels…
Whitby Abbey
On our day trip from York (Steam Trains, Whitby & the Moors) we spend three hours at leisure in the fishing town of Whitby, one of the true gems on the British coast. Our minibus tour from York drops you in Whitby, where you are free to explore the town. You will also have the chance to explore Whitby Abbey during our tour from York to Whitby. Here’s what it’s all about: Founded in the late 11th century and closed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1539, Whitby Abbey is located on a dramatic clifftop above the fishing town of Whitby. The site occupied by the abbey has been used since at least Roman Times, where there was almost certainly a signal station. Throughout the 7th, 8th and 9th centuries an Anglian community thrived in Whitby, with a grand…
Day Trips from York
Looking for day trips from York? Grand Yorkshire has the perfect selection of great value day trips from York, visiting the best locations and showcasing the finest sights and scenery across Yorkshire. These great value day trips from York include ‘Steam Trains, Whitby & the Moors’, which offers you the chance to explore some of the finest scenery in Yorkshire and to ride on the iconic North Yorkshire Moors Railway. You’ll spend time in the market town of Helmsley, see the beauty of the Moors from Bank Top near Rosedale, travel by steam through the North York Moors National Park and you’ll have three hours to explore the amazing coastal town of Whitby, a busy fishing town which inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, taught Captain Cook how to sail and is home to the world-famous Magpie Cafe. Another superb day trip…
Top Hotels in York – the Telegraph
Not sure where to stay on your visit to York? This post on the Daily Telegraph website should help with some inspiration, with suggestions and reviews of hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses. There is something for everyone in their list, whatever your preferred style and budget. Click here to open the article on the Telegraph website Need more help? Get in touch with us here at Grand Yorkshire and we’ll happily give you some advice and suggestions of our own. We can help with questions about where to stay, what to do, which tours will suit you best…in fact, anything to do with your visit to Yorkshire.