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Yorkshire Contrasts - Singles

YORKSHIRE CONTRASTS - SINGLES

Mon 27 July - Fri 31 July 2026: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Yorkshire with Jones Holidays staying at The Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate.

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YORKSHIRE CONTRASTS - SINGLES

 

27 July – 31 July 2026

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £649

 

Experience the ultimate Yorkshire getaway with an abundance of single places available. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Harewood House and embark on a captivating, guided tour of the majestic Ripon Cathedral. Indulge in the charm of the renowned towns of Harrogate and York, where countless treasures await your discovery. Join us on this unforgettable holiday filled with unforgettable moments.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Harrogate   |   Harewood House   |   Skipton   |   York   |   Ripon   |   Guided Tour of Ripon Cathedral   |   Ripon Hornblower  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Harrogate making a comfort stop en route at your Driver’s discretion.  We  arrive late afternoon and will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Harewood House and Skipton

After a leisurely breakfast, we head for Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England, set in the heart of rural Yorkshire. The house holds an impressive art collection including renaissance masterpieces, exquisite Thomas Chippendale furniture, all combined with 100 acres Gardens and a renowned lakeside Bird Garden.

 

This afternoon we head to the market town of Skipton, known as the ‘Gateway to the Dales’. The High Street leads up to the church, behind which you see the impressive 900-year-old castle and Skipton Woods. Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best-preserved castles in England.

 

DAY THREE – York

After a leisurely breakfast we leave Harrogate and head for historic York. We have the day to explore this fascinating city with lots of attractions to keep you busy, such as the National Railway Museum, Jorvik Centre, the City Walls, the little streets, and alleyways in the centre, not forgetting the magnificent Minster, you may even fancy tea & cakes at famous Betty’s Tea Rooms. Late afternoon we return to the hotel.

 

DAY FOUR – Harrogate, Guided Tour of Ripon Cathedral

The morning is free for you to explore the town of Harrogate. Enjoy a lovely stroll through beautiful Valley Gardens, explore the delightful Victoria arcades for some retail therapy. Have a relaxing lunch in one of the many restaurants, cafes, and bars. We have an early evening dinner before tonight’s outing to Ripon. Firstly, we have a behind the scenes guided tour of the beautiful and awesome Ripon Cathedral, and this is followed in the market square by one of the oldest English traditions, kept alive for hundreds of years without a break. At 9.00p.m. the Ripon Hornblower sets the night watch from each corner of the obelisk in the centre of the square to reassure citizens that all is well. Afterwards we have a leisurely ride back to Harrogate.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Ripon Cathedral guided tour

Admission to Harewood House.

 

THE OLD SWAN HOTEL, HARROGATE

The Old Swan Hotel stands in the centre of the lovely town of Harrogate, in Yorkshire, and is famed as being Agatha Christie’s hiding place during her disappearance in 1926. Bedrooms are stylishly furnished, and the public areas include the Library restaurant, the Wedgwood Room and the lounge bar. All bedrooms are en suite and have satellite television telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. The hotel has a lift.

DAY ONE

We depart from your home and travel to Harrogate making a comfort stop en route at your Driver's discretion. We arrive late afternoon and will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

D

DAY TWO

After a leisurely breakfast, we head for Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England, set in the heart of rural Yorkshire. The house holds an impressive art collection including renaissance masterpieces, exquisite Thomas Chippendale furniture, all combined with 100 acres Gardens and a renowned lakeside Bird Garden.
This afternoon we head to the market town of Skipton, known as the 'Gateway to the Dales'. The High Street leads up to the church, behind which you see the impressive 900-year-old castle and Skipton Woods. Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best-preserved castles in England.

B, D

DAY THREE

After a leisurely breakfast we leave Harrogate and head for historic York. We have the day to explore this fascinating city with lots of attractions to keep you busy, such as the National Railway Museum, Jorvik Centre, the City Walls, the little streets, and alleyways in the centre, not forgetting the magnificent Minster, you may even fancy tea & cakes at famous Betty's Tea Rooms. Late afternoon we return to the hotel.

B, D

DAY FOUR

The morning is free for you to explore the town of Harrogate. Enjoy a lovely stroll through beautiful Valley Gardens, explore the delightful Victoria arcades for some retail therapy. Have a relaxing lunch in one of the many restaurants, cafes, and bars. We have an early evening dinner before tonight's outing to Ripon. Firstly, we have a behind the scenes guided tour of the beautiful and awesome Ripon Cathedral, and this is followed in the market square by one of the oldest English traditions, kept alive for hundreds of years without a break. At 9.00p.m. the Ripon Hornblower sets the night watch from each corner of the obelisk in the centre of the square to reassure citizens that all is well. Afterwards we have a leisurely ride back to Harrogate.

B, D

DAY FIVE

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

B

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Ripon Cathedral guided tour

Admission to Harewood House.

 

THE OLD SWAN HOTEL, HARROGATE

The Old Swan Hotel stands in the centre of the lovely town of Harrogate, in Yorkshire, and is famed as being Agatha Christie’s hiding place during her disappearance in 1926. Bedrooms are stylishly furnished, and the public areas include the Library restaurant, the Wedgwood Room and the lounge bar. All bedrooms are en suite and have satellite television telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General

Rooms

Accessibility

4 star

Tea/coffee making facilities

Lift

Bar

Television

Wheelchair accessible

Restaurant

Hairdryer

 

Lounge

Wi-Fi

 

 

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

 

5

27 - 31 JUL 2026

MONDAY

£649

NONE

 

JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE

£36

 

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).

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