About the trip
Duration:
X days and X nights
Date:
Mon 2 November 2026 - Fri 6 November 2026
Destination:
Scarborough, UK
Get in the festive spirit early with a magical Turkey & Tinsel break on the Yorkshire coast. Based in the lovely seaside town of Scarborough, you’ll enjoy two fantastic excursions – to the fishing port of Whitby and the historic city of York – plus plenty of time to explore Scarborough itself. Add festive food, great company, and a cosy hotel with an indoor pool, and you’ve got the perfect pre-Christmas treat.
Your Holiday Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival in Scarborough – travel to Scarborough and settle into our welcoming hotel.
Day 2:
Whitby Excursion – visit the fishing port of Whitby, with its Abbey ruins, bustling harbour, quaint shops, and famous fish and chips.
Day 3:
Free Day in Scarborough – enjoy the resort at your own pace; stroll the beaches, take in the castle views, or simply relax at the hotel.
Day 4:
York Excursion – explore the historic city of York, from the magnificent Minster to the cobbled lanes of the Shambles.
Day 5:
Homeward Bound – after breakfast, we return home from the Yorkshire coast.
Itinerary may be subject to change.
Book your tickets
Pickups and Times
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 08:20 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 09:15 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 07:50 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:00 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:10 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 09:15 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:30 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:40 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
TBC | TBC |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:00 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:10 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:20 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:35 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:50 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:30 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:40 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:50 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 09:05 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 09:20 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:00 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:10 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:25 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:40 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:50 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:30 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:40 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:55 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 09:10 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 09:20 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:30 |
Pickups
Pickup times will be confirmed prior to trip.
Leicestershire |
|---|
Rothwell
The Maltings bus stop |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop |
Northamptonshire |
|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club |
Wellingborough
Castle Way |
Accommodation
3 Star
Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough
Dinner, bed and breakfast
Perched in a prime position overlooking the South Bay, the Esplanade Hotel offers a warm welcome and plenty of traditional seaside charm. You’ll be just a short stroll from Scarborough’s main attractions – and only 200 yards from Tolcarne Beach – perfect for a bracing winter walk.
Hotel Facilities Include:
- Indoor swimming pool – ideal for a relaxing dip
- Comfortable lounges with sea views
- On-site bar and restaurant serving hearty meals
- Live evening entertainment during your stay
- Porterage included for your convenience
All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea & coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Enjoy festive food, sparkling company, and wonderful Yorkshire sights.
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