York, Bronte & Peak District

York, Bronte & Peak District - 2 day tour Itinerary

Day 1 - A visit to York, one of England's finest Roman and Medieval cities and visitors are attracted to this fabulous destination all year round. The city has so much to see and do, starting with Jorvik, see how we lived 1000 years ago; then on to York Minster, one the most impressive Cathedrals in Europe. Then some time to relax and join the York Riverboat cruise, before ending the day with one of the award winning York Ghost Tours!! 

Day 2 - In complete contrast on day 2 the tour visits the windswept rural village of Haworth, which was once home to the famous Brontë sisters and is the place where all their novels were written. Haworth is a living museum, having kept the style of a 1940’s (World War 2) village. You will find delightful tea rooms, serving real Yorkshire Tea and shops that sell products that were available more than 60 years ago. There is also lovely church to explore and if there's a service on during your visit you will hear the music and you can even join in. This village is often the highlight of the tour.

We then drive through one of Britain's most outstanding areas of natural beauty, The Peak District National Park, calling in to the pretty village of Castleton with a large network of underground caves and a small hilltop castle, followed by a visit to the Chatsworth Estate, from where you will get a great view of the majestic stately home. We also see one of the most photographed parts of the Peak District - Monsal Head, overlooking a beautiful valley called Monsal Dale. On a hot day you can buy a delicious homemade ice cream and enjoy the spectacular views in almost complete tranquility.