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York and Whitby long weekend - October 2025

Dates
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 08:00 to Monday, October 20, 2025 - 20:45
Location
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York is one of England’s finest and most beautiful historic cities. The Vikings, who came as invaders but stayed on in settlements, called it Jorvik. York’s more recent history has also characterised the city. There’s the iconic York Minster and architecture from medieval times, its magnificent Georgian town houses and its Victorian railway station. As you explore York you will discover that every aspect of York’s modern life is inextricably linked with its past. Within its ancient, encircling walls, York’s medieval streets and buildings are beautifully preserved in the historic heart of the city. Shambles is a must-visit, as one of the most recognised historic streets in England, often referred to as the best-preserved medieval street in Europe.

Whitby Abbey is a whole lot more than a spectacular looking cliff top landmark. Generations have been drawn to these well-known ruins for which this famous and world-wide known Abbey is a site of literary inspiration, religious devotion and pilgrimage. It is also known to be one of the most atmospheric visitor attractions along the Yorkshire coastline.

 

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Prices 

  • Costs per person and based on sharing a twin/double room: £371.50 per person based on a minimum of 40 full paying members 
  • twin/double room £387.50 per person based on a minimum of 35 full paying members
  • twin/double room £411.50 per person based on a minimum of 30 full paying members 
  • Single supplement: Twin / Double for sole occupancy: £75 per person

Dates and Times

Departure date: Friday 17th October 2025, returning Monday 20th October 2025

What's included?

4 days / 3 nights Hotel: Queens Hotel York - a traditionally furnished 3* hotel in a fabulous location

Hotel details: Queens Hotel - Hotels in York, England, UK (queenshotel-york.com)

Executive Touring Coach

3 nights half board accommodation

Full Cooked Breakfast each morning,

3 course dinner each evening with 3 choices per course, plus a vegetarian option

Dinner choice made at the table on 1st night, then at breakfast from 2nd day on Dinner will be served at 18:30 each night.

Jugs of water on the table for dinner Tea/coffee after dinner.

Full day in York, including a York City Sightseeing Cruise (45-60 mins).

Full day in Whitby En-route stops (to be agreed) Entrance to Whitby Abbey is included

Extras: Single Supplement Porterage on arrival & departure. MUST BE CONFIRMED 4 WEEKS PRIOR - £2 PER PERSON PAID ONSITE.

Not included

Gratuities

City Tax

Admission to additional English Hertigage/National Trust properties. 

Places available

40 spaces

Booking deadline

Deadline 31 January 2025

To request places

By submitting your booking you are confirming you have read and will abide by our terms and conditions. Please note, you are responsible for the full payment once the place request deadline date is past. OU Trips does not have any reserves to cover cancelled places.

BOOKING FORM 

PLEASE NOTE:

Do not submit your request more than once. We would ask you to remember that we are all volunteers, therefore, please don’t be offended if you don’t receive an immediate response.

Payment Deadlines

Deposit £50 due by 25th February 2025

Remainder payment 25th July 2025

Contacting us

If you need to contact us regarding a event and your question cannot be answered through our booking information page, please email and ensure that you include the name of the event you are contacting us about in the subject line of your message. 

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