Springtime Treasures in Harrogate

SPRINGTIME TREASURES IN  HARROGATE

 

14 – 17 March 2027

Sunday – Wednesday

4 Days

From £539

 

Celebrate the beauty of the season on this delightful springtime escape to Yorkshire. As the days grow longer and gardens burst into colour, discover elegant spa towns, historic cities and charming market favourites on a wonderfully varied break.

 

Explore the magnificent Piece Hall in Halifax, stroll through the refined streets and floral displays of Harrogate, and soak up the lively atmosphere of Knaresborough on market day. Step back in time in the timeless city of York, where ancient walls, cobbled streets and the awe-inspiring Minster create an unforgettable setting.

 

Blending history, heritage and relaxed sightseeing with the fresh promise of spring, this charming Yorkshire holiday offers the perfect way to welcome the new season.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

• Explore the magnificent Georgian Piece Hall, Halifax

• Discover the elegance of the Victorian spa town of Harrogate

• Wander through bustling market stalls in Knaresborough

· Step back in time within ancient city walls of York.

 

DAY ONE – Piece Hall Halifax and Arrival

We depart from your home and travel first to the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax - a rare and precious thing, an architectural and cultural phenomenon which is absolutely unique. It is the sole survivor of the great eighteenth century northern cloth halls, a class of buildings which embodied the vital and dominant importance of the trade in hand woven textiles to the pre-industrial economy of the West Riding of Yorkshire, from the Middle Ages through to the early nineteenth century.

 

Dating from 1779, when it was built as a Cloth Hall for the trading of ‘pieces’ of cloth (a 30 yard length of woven woollen fabric produced on a handloom), The Piece Hall was the most ambitious and prestigious of its type and now stands in splendid isolation as the only remaining example. It is one of Britain’s most outstanding Georgian buildings.

 

It is impossible to overstate the scale and importance of this trade, not just to the history of Halifax and the West Riding, but to the nation over some 800 years between the twelfth and eighteenth centuries.

 

You have time here to discover the heritage, shops and food & drink here before we continue our journey to Harrogate.

 

DAY TWO – Harrogate and Afternoon Tea

Today we have the day at leisure in Harrogate.  This morning after a leisurely breakfast why not explore the town, and visit the iconic Octagonal Pump Room, a historical landmark where visitors drink sulphur water for its therapeutic benefits.  Then perhaps enjoy the Valley Gardens, on a spring day it’s beautiful. Then visit the Montpellier Quarter emblematic of a traditional Victorian spa town and one of the best places for art, architecture and shopping in Harrogate. This afternoon we have a traditional Afternoon Tea in the hotel, with time them to relax before our dinner this evening.

 

DAY THREE – York

Today we have a day out in York. A popular destination for a day excursion, but maybe you can enjoy York from a different perspective and visit the St Mary’s Abbey; once one of the most prosperous abbeys in Northern England, its remains lie in what are now the York Museum Gardens, to the west or York Minster. Why not also enjoy the Shambles, one of York's most famous landmarks and one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. With its cobbled streets and overhanging buildings, it is believed to have been the inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the movie adaptation of the Harry Potter series. Although none of the original shopfronts have survived from medieval times, some properties still have exterior wooden shelves, reminders of when cuts of meat were served from the open windows. The street was made narrow by design to keep the meat out of direct sunlight.

 

Today, the beautiful old buildings have been restored and now house cheerful cafés, quirky boutiques and even a coin & stamp dealer and the smells are rather more pleasant with aromas from the chocolate, fudge and sweet shops, clothes and accessories and gift shops.

 

We’ll then make our way back to our hotel, with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY FOUR – Departure and Knaresborough

This morning after a leisurely breakfast we depart our hotel and make our journey home.  First stopping in Knaresborough which is full of surprises, a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases that weave their way up and down. The town centre is perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd and the imposing railway viaduct across the Nidd Gorge offers an amazing view.

 

There are plenty of things to do in Knaresborough - the marketplace in the centre of the town and offers a great place to enjoy a cup of tea or something delicious and home baked. On a Wednesday stalls fill the marketplace offering tasty produce, whole foods, plants and flowers, as well as pretty much anything else you can imagine – something to take home maybe?

 

At the base of the cliffs on which the town sits, you will find a delightful promenade that traps the sun in summer, with a coastal feel despite being more than 60 miles from the sea. You might even like to make your way to the Castle, which overlooks the town.

 

We’ll then rejoin our coach and make our journey home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

1 hours free access to spa facilities per day

Traditional afternoon tea on one afternoon.

 

THE MAJESTIC HOTEL, HARROGATE

A historic stay in Harrogate's town centre. Built in 1889, the hotel sits on eight acres of landscaped gardens in the heart of Harrogate.

 

All single rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

1 hours free access to spa facilities per day

Traditional afternoon tea on one afternoon.

 

THE MAJESTIC HOTEL, HARROGATE

A historic stay in Harrogate's town centre. Built in 1889, the hotel sits on eight acres of landscaped gardens in the heart of Harrogate.

 

All single rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Iron
Gym
Swimming pool
Wifi

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
4	14 – 17 MAR 2027	SUNDAY	£539	£100 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£38

 

Why Travel with Jones Holidays?

With our warm, friendly hosts, comfortable coaches, and attention to detail, your holiday will be smooth, enjoyable, and filled with good company. Let us take care of everything.

At Jones Holidays, we believe solo travellers deserve fair prices and peace of mind. That's why our Single Supplement Price Promise ensures you only pay what we pay—nothing more. If hotels charge us a single supplement, we’ll pass it on without adding a penny extra; that’s our promise to you.

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate