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Historic York City Break

July & Oct 2026: A Holiday to York with Johnsons Coaches

Sunday 12th July – Thursday 16th July 2026

Sunday 18th October – Thursday 22nd October 2026 - Luxury Traveller Upgrade

Visit charming York, one of Europe's most popular historic cities, renowned for its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage. The streets are packed full of historic buildings, traditional shops and cafés, and a number of museums and art galleries.

Look What’s Included:

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom and complimentary on-board drinks (Oct) OR Club Class Extra Legroom Coach (Jul)
4 night’s half board
Outlined excursions
The World of James Herriot Museum
Entrance to Castle Howard

Not included: All lunches

Day 1

We travel north, arriving in York during the afternoon.

Day 2

Celebrate Yorkshire's most famous vet as we pay a morning visit to the World of James Herriot Museum, the fully restored site of his original 1940s home and veterinary practice in Thirsk. Then sit back and enjoy the views as we drive through the Yorkshire Dales, via Pateley Bridge to Grassington, the beautiful Dales village that was transformed into Darrowby during the making of the recent series.

Day 3

A day at leisure to enjoy and explore this compact walled City. The beauty of our centrally located hotel is you can simply please yourself. Will it be the Railway Museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre, The Shambles, a Cruise on the Ouse....so much choice! The list of museums is endless, plus its fabulous Minster, a wealth of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

Day 4

Step back in time on a tour of the magnificent Castle Howard, stroll the idyllic estate gardens and learn how the stately home was used as a filming location for Brideshead Revisited. In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the North Yorks Moors posing for photos by landmarks like Beggar's Bridge and Rosedale Abbey; visit the pretty villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Egton; and explore the lively market town of Helmsley.

Day 5

Homeward bound.

Your Holiday Hotel

*4 Middleton’s Hotel, York

Hotel Facility Symbols: * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hospitality Tray * Hairdryer * No Lift *Nestled in secluded courtyard gardens and within the city walls, Middleton’s Hotel offers 56 cosy guest rooms spread over six historic, grade II listed buildings. This hidden gem is tucked away, yet easily accessible, this oasis of calm is just a 5-minute walk from the main shopping area and local attractions, making it the ideal base for exploring York, and enjoying a peaceful break! Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities. Restaurant , lounge bar. Although there is no lift within the hotel, ground floor rooms are available.

Supplements:

Single Room: £180pp Holiday Insurance: £38

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

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Henley in Arden Depot	Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden

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