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Treat yourself to four nights on this seasonal escape, where relaxation truly is front and centre.


Unwind in a luxurious four-star hotel and spa, with restaurant dinners and drinks included, and enjoy treatments and leisure facilities at your own discretion. Set against Yorkshire’s green and pleasant lands, you’ll discover the region’s colourful culture and history. From festive celebrations in York and the stately beauty of Harewood Hall, to a tour of Harrogate’s famous springs, prepare to make unforgettable memories.

Highlights
  • Enjoy total relaxation at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
  • Immerse yourself in York’s Nordic heritage with a tour of the city’s festive markets
  • Discover the regal stately home, Harewood Hall, with a visit to Harrogate
  • Indulge in a special feast at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably with coach travel and transfers throughout the tour. Enjoy a guided tour of York and its Christmas markets, as well as excursions to Harewood House and Harrogate, all fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager.
Accommodation
Stay at the luxurious four-star Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa, offering four nights of half-board accommodation. Enjoy unlimited access to the hotel's private pool and spa facilities, along with in-house entertainment on three evenings. Indulge in a special Christmas feast at the award-winning restaurant.
Optional entry to York Minster
Entry to York Minster is optional and can be paid locally.
Travel to and from Leeds
Travel arrangements to and from Leeds are not included and must be arranged independently.
Spa treatments
Spa treatments at the hotel are available but are payable locally.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.


Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.


Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").


Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.


European Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) - EES is the new electronic entry/exit system for European countries which will replace the physical stamping of your passport. The expected date for its introduction is 10 November 2024. From this date, it means that when you go through passport control on arrival, you will need to produce your passport for checking as you do now, but also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded. For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian) border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the ABTA website here.European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Itinerary Changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Destinations
  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
Tour Types
  • Festive and New Year
  • Wellness Tours
  • Gardens & Nature Tours
  • Cultural
  • Sightseeing
  • UK tours by Coach

Location: Leeds

Travel through the Yorkshire countryside and check into your hotel* in rural Leeds. You’ll be free to relax in the hotel’s spa and pool facilities this afternoon, and perhaps even indulge in a treatment or two, all of which are payable locally, before meeting your fellow guests for a three-course meal in the hotel’s restaurant.*Check in time is from 3pm.

Accommodation Name: Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa

Meals: Dinner

Location: Harrogate

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant before boarding your coach for today’s excursion. Moving north, the tour’s first stop today will be the grand Harewood House, one of the ten treasure houses of the UK. Built in the 18th century, this stately home was originally built for a West Indian trader. Adorned in festive decoration, the theme of which will be revealed later in the year as Christmastime approaches, Harewood offers the perfect setting to begin your Christmas celebration. Explore the house’s expansive gardens and decadent chambers alongside your friendly tour manager and discover Harewood’s rich history. For the art afficionados amongst the group, Harewood’s galleries are certainly worth paying a visit.Stepping outside, you’ll encounter a frozen wonderland in the house’s hundred-acre grounds dressed for the festive occasion. You’ll have free reign to explore the tranquil gorges and Buddhist stupa of Harewood’s Himalayan Garden, as well as the house’s meticulously crafted terrace, where you can find a café, a tearoom, and street vendors offering festive fare. If you have the chance, be sure to also visit the frosted waterfront at Harewood’s Lakeside Garden.Your second stop of the day will be a short drive away further north to the renowned spa town, Harrogate, where you’ll be free to explore at your own leisure. Known as the happiest place in the UK, Harrogate is the perfect place to usher in Christmas amongst the Victorian shopfronts of ‘The English Spa’. The town, so named because of the mineral springs which drew wealth and tourism to the area in the Georgian era, is also renowned for its natural beauty.Known for its vast open spaces, one of Harrogate’s most attractive areas is the Stray. This 200-acre stretch of grassland, home to its famous rows of cherry trees, offers a picturesque escape from the town’s busier streets. Be sure to also visit the town’s Crescent Gardens, which will be rife with festive cheer; whether it’s the wide array of seasonal street food that entices you or the square’s nostalgic fairground attractions, Harrogate’s Christmas at Crescent Gardens is sure to raise your spirits ahead of the big day.Now suitably primed for Christmas Day, you’ll travel back to your hotel for a 'Bucks Fizz’ reception and three-course dinner complete with festive entertainment.

Accommodation Name: Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Leeds

Spend Christmas morning at your own pace with breakfast waiting for you. You’ll be free this morning to do as you wish, whether that means making the most of the hotel’s spa facilities of taking a stroll around the local area.In the afternoon, join the other guests for a ‘Bucks Fizz’ reception and canapes ahead of a special Christmas lunch. You’ll then be free for the rest of the day to take it easy.This evening, sit down to a buffet dinner, complete with in-house entertainment.

Accommodation Name: Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: York

Your fourth day will take you to Yorkshire’s oldest city, York. Get ready for the day with breakfast before making the short coach journey. Once you’ve arrived, enjoy a guided tour of the city’s most iconic sights, including York Castle and its regal Museum Gardens, and the city’s ancient walls and Walmgate Bar, which is the only town gate in England to retain its original wooden doors. Keep an eye out for the Merchant Adventurers Hall, which holds the record for the largest timber frame structure in the UK still used for its original purpose.You’ll then have free reign of the city for the rest of the day. Explore the winding streets and overhanging jettied buildings of the Shambles, a famed 13thcentury street enclosed by picturesque shopfronts. With an eclectic variety of traditional retailers selling artisanal goods to its more metropolitan shops and cafés, the Shambles offer a magical festive experience to cap your Christmas celebrations.While walking York’s winding streets, pay homage to the imposing York Minster, the largest Gothic church north of the Alps. Set in the very centre of York, this grand cathedral celebrates the diverse history of the city in an entirely unique way. From displaying mistletoe on its altar, making it the only church to do so as it maintains its connection to the region’s long-held pagan traditions, to memorialising the city’s Roman origins with its Statue of Constantine, York Minster is a must-see for its unique heritage.Having finished enjoying York’s medieval charm, board your coach back to the hotel, where you’ll be served Prosecco and light nibbles before the last dinner, a three-course meal.

Accommodation Name: Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Yorkshire

Well-rested and refreshed, you can enjoy your final breakfast then bid your festive Yorkshire escape farewell.Check out of the hotel by 11am as you make your own way back home.

Accommodation Name: Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Four nights half-board accommodation at four-star Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
    -Enjoy a comfortable stay with half-board accommodation at the luxurious Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa.
  • Four breakfasts, three three-course dinners, a festive buffet dinner and a special lunch on Christmas Day
    -Savor a variety of meals including breakfasts, three-course dinners, a festive buffet, and a special Christmas lunch.
  • Free on-site parking at the hotel
    -Benefit from complimentary on-site parking during your stay at the hotel.
  • Pre-dinner drinks, including two 'Bucks Fizz' receptions and Prosecco with nibbles
    -Enjoy pre-dinner drinks with two 'Bucks Fizz' receptions and Prosecco accompanied by nibbles.
  • In-house entertainment on three evenings
    -Be entertained with in-house activities on three evenings during your stay.
  • Unlimited access to the hotel’s private pool and spa facilities
    -Relax with unlimited access to the hotel's private pool and spa facilities.
  • Tour of Harewood House and Harrogate
    -Explore the grandeur of Harewood House and the charm of Harrogate with an included tour.
  • Day trip to York and its Christmas markets
    -Experience the festive spirit with a day trip to York and its Christmas markets.
  • Coach travel and transfers throughout
    -Travel comfortably with included coach travel and transfers throughout the tour.
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
    -Enjoy the guidance of a friendly and experienced tour manager throughout your holiday.

Not Included
  • Optional entry to York Minster
    -Entry to York Minster is optional and can be paid locally.
  • Travel to and from Leeds
    -Travel arrangements to and from Leeds are not included and must be arranged independently.
  • Spa treatments
    -Spa treatments at the hotel are available but are payable locally.
Yes, the tour includes a special Christmas lunch, three three-course dinners, a festive buffet dinner, and pre-dinner drinks including 'Bucks Fizz' receptions and Prosecco with nibbles.
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
Since 1983
Yes, there is some flexibility as you have free time to explore Harrogate and York at your own leisure during the respective day trips.
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
Guests have unlimited access to the hotel's private pool and spa facilities, and can also indulge in treatments which are payable locally.
During the visit to Harewood House, you can explore its expansive gardens, decadent chambers, and galleries. The house will be adorned in festive decorations, and you can also visit the Himalayan Garden and Lakeside Garden.
Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
The day trip to York includes a guided tour of the city's iconic sights such as York Castle, Museum Gardens, and the ancient city walls. You will also have free time to explore the Shambles and visit York Minster.
The tour includes in-house entertainment on three evenings at the hotel.
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
23-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Tour Only £896.00

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This tour is operated by Newmarket Holidays

5 days from £896 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Leeds, United Kingdom
Finish:Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Physical rating:Low
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Tour Reference: 98471
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