Day 1: Morning departure from North Wales and travel to Manchester, enjoy some time at leisure in the city centre before we continue to our hotel in Bolton for a 4-night stay.
Day 2: A full day excursion to York. Encircled by city walls, York is one of England’s most historical cities and is dominated by its 1383-year-old Minster. Explore York’s twisting passageways known as the “Shambles” or visit the Railway Museum or Jorvik Centre. A good way of seeing the city is on a boat cruise on the River Ouse.
Day 3: This morning, we travel to Leeds city centre. Enjoy some time at leisure, Leeds offers a fantastic range of designer shops, independent boutiques, you can also visit the Royal Armouries. We continue to the M&S Archive located at the University of Leeds, where there is a wonderful display of the goods of the company which was established as 'Penny Bazaar' in Leeds in 1884 (entrance is free).
Day 4: Today we journey to the pretty town of Hebden Bridge known for its artistic flair, with artisan shops, inspiring galleries, and charming houses. You may want to browse what’s on offer at the Hebden Bridge Outdoor Market. Hebden Bridge was also used extensively for the ‘Happy Valley’ television series. Take the opportunity to visit some of the filming locations dotted around the town.
Day 5: Depart our hotel after breakfast and travel to Holmfirth, where ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ was set. After some time at leisure, we make the journey home to North Wales.