Hidden Corners of Yorkshire

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Blackwell Grange Hotel, Darlington | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Scenic Rail Journeys | River Cruise Included | Door to Door Service

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Discover the hidden beauty of Yorkshire and the North East on this relaxing holiday filled with nostalgic rail journeys, picturesque villages and stunning countryside scenery.

 

Travel across the dramatic North Yorkshire Moors, over Blakey Ridge and through charming villages including Hutton-le-Hole before boarding the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Sit back and enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey through rugged moorland scenery towards the historic seaside town of Whitby, passing through the much-loved village of Goathland along the way.

 

The holiday also includes a delightful journey on the Wensleydale Railway, offering wonderful rural views as you travel through the Yorkshire countryside between Leyburn and Leeming Bar.

 

Another highlight is a visit to Preston Park Museum and Grounds, where fascinating exhibits and beautiful surroundings combine with a relaxing river cruise aboard the Teesside Princess. Drift peacefully along the River Tees towards the cobbled market town of Yarm, beautifully positioned within a sweeping bend of the river.

 

Combined with comfortable accommodation and scenic touring throughout, this holiday is perfect for lovers of countryside, heritage and traditional rail travel.

 

Your Hotel – Blackwell Grange Hotel, Darlington

The Blackwell Grange Hotel is a charming 17th-century mansion set within beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Darlington.

 

Blending historic character with modern comfort and leisure facilities, it provides an ideal base for your holiday.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Convenient Door to Door pick-up from your home

• Elite coach travel throughout

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

• Journey on the Wensleydale Railway

• Visit to Preston Park Museum

• River cruise aboard the Teesside Princess

• Scenic touring through Yorkshire and County Durham

About the Destination

Yorkshire and the North East are home to some of England’s most beautiful countryside, historic railways and charming market towns.

 

From sweeping moorlands and heritage rail journeys to riverside scenery and hidden villages, this holiday showcases some of the region’s lesser-known treasures.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines relaxing scenic touring with nostalgic railway journeys and enjoyable sightseeing.

 

Whether travelling through the moors by steam train, cruising along the River Tees or exploring historic towns and villages, there are memorable experiences throughout your stay.

 

Your Hotel – Blackwell Grange Hotel, Darlington

This elegant manor house hotel offers comfortable accommodation together with excellent leisure facilities.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• Leisure club

• Heated swimming pool

• Jacuzzi

• Gym

• Beauty salon

• Lift

• Wi-Fi

• En-suite bedrooms

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• Hairdryer

• Historic mansion setting

 

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Wensleydale Railway