North York Moors Park & Whitby Day Trip

Explore the quaint seaside town in Yorkshire and traditional moorland villages with this North York Moors Park & Whitby Day Trip. You'll be sure to enjoy the impressive views and tranquil atmosphere.

North York Moors Park & Whitby Day Trip

We'll meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel at the indicated time in York and begin our day trip with a scenic drive through the Vale of York.

Our first stop will be Kilburn White Horse Hill to learn about the figure carved into the hillside in the mid-19th century. Next, we'll go to Helmsley to see the medieval castle and explore the village.

The tour will continue into the North York Moors National Park, heading through Hutton-le-Hole past Blakey Ridge, the highest point on the Moors, and Ralph's Cross. Following on, we'll make our way to Lealholm.

We'll then head to Whitby while listening to explanations about the town's history. Upon arrival, we'll stop at the Captain Cook statue and Whalebone arch. You can choose to be dropped off at the harbour or the abbey, allowing 3 hours to explore Whitby and its attractions including the Endeavour Experience, Captain Cook Museum, and Bark Endeavour. It is recommended to sample fish and chips at the Magpie Café.

Afterwards, the bus will take us to Goathland, where we'll learn about the fictional locations of 'Hogsmead' from Harry Potter and 'Aidensfield' from the TV show Heartbeat.

The tour will then take us to Hole of Horcum before heading back to York, arriving after 8 hours.