York Christmas Market
York Christmas Market Holiday with Travelsphere - 4 days from £229
The beautiful city of York has much to attract visitors, from fascinating museums to relics from Roman and Viking invasions. You’ll enjoy a visit to St. Nicholas Fayre, one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK, as well as having plenty of time to explore this captivating city.
Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more
Highlights Include
- York & St. Nicholas Christmas market
- Harewood House & Christmas Gift Fair
What’s Included
- Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
- Three nights’ half board accommodation
- Excursion to York & St. Nicholas Christmas market
- Excursion to Harewood House & the Christmas Decorative Gift Fair
Accommodation
You will stay at the Ramada Wetherby on the outskirts of picturesque Wetherby, within easy reach of Leeds, York and Harrogate. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar and lift and the comfortable bedrooms have private facilities, TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and telephone. Free car parking is available to residents.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Make your own way to your hotel for a three night stay. Dinner is included this evening.
DAY 2
Today we include a full day excursion to York. Founded by the Romans 2,000 years ago and famous for its Viking history, when it was named Jorvik,York truly is full of delights at every turn.
Why not take a leisurely stroll along the Shambles, the narrow medieval street lined with boutiques and tea rooms or along part of the city walls? Wander up to Clifford’s Tower, located on a motte next to York Castle Museum, home to the interesting Kirkgate, a recreated Victorian street, or take a guided tour of York Minster (not included) before heading to St. Nicholas Fayre. This famous four-day Christmas market offers an array of stalls selling gifts and crafts – there is even a ‘made in Yorkshire’ market held in the impressive medieval Guild Hall selling locally produced goods.
You can enjoy warming mulled wine and festive mince pies while listening to the joyful sound of carol singers and buskers who come here to perform each year. Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.
DAY 3
Today we enjoy an included excursion to Harewood House and the Christmas Decorative Gift Fair that takes place in the elegant heated courtyard.
DAY 4
Check out this morning and make your own way home.
Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: YFY
27/11/2009 £229
Deposit £50 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities
Supplements
Single room £60
Holiday Insurance
Travel Information
Make your own way. Join direct at the hotel
Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 to find out more
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