1 day
This
trip will run from:
Huddersfield
on Sun 2nd
November, 2008;
Leeds
on on Sun
2nd November, 2008
A day across the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors and out to the Gothic Festival in the historic North Yorkshire town of Whitby - once home to Dracula!! On the way home we'll even call in to Harry Potter's Hogmeade train station!!
Trip highlights
•
Crossing the moors in full autumn colour
•
Stopping at the beautiful Hole (made by a giant!!) of Horcum
•
Bumping
into strange looking people in the medieval streets of
Whitby's old town
•
Colourful
fishing boats in the harbour
•
Hogsmeade
train station (from the Harry Potter film)
'It's a great trip! Thanks for everything. It's so cool to take photos with the Goths' Joyce, Taiwan. Apr, 2008
'Thanks for another cool trip. Really enjoyed it' Kat, Australia. Apr, 2008
'We had a really nice time!' Vicky, Taiwan. Apr, 2008
'It was awesome taking the trip over the moors, it's so beautiful.' Jen, USA. Oct, 2007
More about the trip
Itinerary
What’s included?
What's not included?
Important information
Things to bring
Pick-up & Drop-off times and places
More about the trip
It's going to be a busy day, below is information about things we're doing. Like all our trips, the activities are free or included in the price and you can choose to do as much or as little as you want with us.
The
Between
the
ancient walled city of
Whitby
A lot
has
happened in this small, picturesque North Yorkshire town. It
has been home to the Vikings,
Captain James Cook (the 18th
Century explorer), smugglers and whalers, and according
to Bram Stoker's novel,
Because
of the
Dracula connection, Whitby is also home to the world’s
biggest Gothic Weekend! The
town is taken over by thousands of Goths
from all over the world dressed in outrageous
costumes. You’ll see them walking round the old
town, playing football,
making sandcastles on the beach, and even getting married!! All dressed
in
black of course!!
Itinerary
Sunday morning
•
Leave
home (not
too early!!) and
drive out to the North York Moors
• Stop
at the Hole of Horcum
(breathtaking views!)
• Arrive on the
coast in
• Take part in the Don't be a tourist Whitby Gothic Weekend challenge
(Dodging odd looking people in the old town and solving clues to win a tasty prize!)
• Try some freshly caught fish (Whitby is famous for its fish and chips!)
• Go down to the beach for a game of football (with some Goths)
• Spend some free time exploring the old town
• Leave
• Visit Hogsmeade train station (from the Harry Potter film)
• Arrive home early evening
What’s included?
1 full-day cruising round
• Visit to the Hole of Horcum (natural beauty spot)
• Afternoon in Whitby
• The Don't be a tourist Whitby Gothic Weekend Challenge
• Visit to Hogwart's train station
• Information sheet & map
• Lots of very strange photo opportunities!
What's not included?
Lunch is not included, but we know loads of inexpensive places to by tasty food & drink - like Yorkshire's best Fish & Chip shop. Or you could bring a packed lunch/picnic.
Important information
Things to bring
• Waterproof jacket (you’re in the UK!!)
• Comfortable shoes (lots of walking)
• Packed lunch (or buy the freshest Fish n Chips in Whitby!)
• Your student card (for discount into places)
• Your camera!!
• Travel insurance (never travel anywhere without it!)
Pick-up times and places
• Look for a silver or white 'Company Coaches' coach
• Our 'Don't be a tourist' sign will be in the front window
• Please be at the pick-up point 5 minutes before the pick-up time
• Pick-up times may vary 10 minutes depending on traffic
Huddersfield
Pick up: Sun 2nd November
• 08.30 Storthes Hall bus stop on Queensgate in front of the University of Huddersfield map
Huddersfield
Drop off: Sun 2nd November
• 19.15 Storthes Hall bus stop on Queensgate in front of the University of Huddersfield map
Leeds
Pick-up: Sun 2nd November
• 09.00 Bus stop in front of Leeds Railway Station
Leeds
Drop-off: Sun 2nd November
• 18.30 Bus stop in front of Leeds Railway Station