Residential break
The beauty and splendour of North Yorkshire
Monday 13 - Friday 17 October 2025

For our third Surrey Theatregoers tour, we're heading a bit further afield to experience the beautiful landscape, impressive country estates and varied cultural attractions of North Yorkshire. A longer journey, so we're going for four nights to give us more time to explore.

5 days - 4 nights

£845pp based on two sharing double/twin room

+£150 supplement for double/twin room for sole use

We are partnering with an established tour operator in order to benefit from their insurances and protections, so that you can book with complete confidence. In line with our usual ethos, we have designed an itinerary and selected our accommodation based on the highest standards of quality and care.

Read on for more detail...

Then - you'd like to join us? Please drop us an email to info@surreytheatregoers.co.uk to register your interest, and we'll let you know what to do next.

Accommodation

The Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate

Superior four star hotel located in the historic heart of Harrogate
All rooms en suite with tea/coffee making facilities
Welcoming restaurant and comfortable lounge and bar
Breakfast and three course dinner each day
Excellent location to minimise travel time for full itinerary

Itinerary Day 1

Belton House

We’ll break our journey north with a visit to Belton House (NT). Own arrangements for lunch in the courtyard Stables Café, and a stretch of the legs viewing the house and gardens, as time permits.

The house is an exceptional example of Restoration architecture, with a world-renowned library and collections of art, silver, and ceramics. Delightful gardens to walk through if you prefer.

Then onward to our hotel where we’ll convene for our first dinner in the restaurant.

Itinerary Day 2

Eden Camp and Castle Howard

We start our day with a visit to Eden Camp, a modern history museum set within the grounds of an original WWII POW Camp. Step back in time inside the various huts to experience the sights and sounds of life on both the Home Front and the Front Line. An informative gem of a museum.

In the afternoon we move on to the stunning Castle Howard, a highlight of any Yorkshire tour. Explore the iconic architecture and beautiful interiors of the House, including the Great Hall which rises 70 feet into the air. The Gardens and Grounds at Castle Howard include lakes, follies, woodland, temples, and statues - all of which bring out the colour and drama of the four seasons. Own arrangements for lunch at one of the several restaurants/cafés.

Itinerary Day 3

The Wensleydale Creamery and Tennants Auction House

Some lesser-known Yorkshire gems today!

In the morning, we’ll take a beautiful scenic drive across the Dales (a treat in itself) to the Wensleydale Creamery. Where they actually make genuine Yorkshire Wensleydale! Here we'll have a fascinating demonstration on how to make cheese, followed by a self-guided visit to the little museum, featuring Wallace & Grommit, of course! Be sure to leave time to taste (and buy) the fantastic range of Wensleydale cheeses.

Afterwards we head to Tennants Auction House, where we first have lunch in the beautiful Garden Rooms (included).

We’ll then have a fascinating guided tour and chance to browse the Display Galleries, showcasing an ever-changing array of fascinating art and antiques.

Itinerary Day 4

RHS Harlow Carr Gardens and afternoon at leisure in Harrogate

We start the day with a visit to RHS Harlow Carr Gardens.

Very much part of the Yorkshire countryside, Harlow Carr is a delight in every season. Here you can explore at your own pace, maybe with a coffee at one of the cafés.

We’ll return to the hotel around lunchtime, then you will have free time to explore Harrogate – maybe lunch in the renowned Betty’s Tea Room? Browse the range of shops in this iconic town; visit the Turkish Baths, Royal Pump room or the Harrogate Royal Hall or maybe just find a nice coffee house and take in the sights and sounds of Harrogate. The time is yours!

Itinerary Day 5

Renishaw Hall and Gardens

Hotel check out, then we begin our homeward journey.

But one last stop - at the beautiful Renishaw Hall and Gardens, home to the distinguished Sitwell family from 1625 to the present day. A must-see for history and literature lovers alike, capturing the timeless charisma and lasting legacy of the Sitwell family. We will have a tour of the Hall, with time after to visit the Sitwell Museum, Italianate Gardens and woodland areas. Own arrangements for lunch in the lovely café.

We’ll leave at 4.00pm to be back in the home area around 7.00pm.

Need to know

Date: Monday 13 - Friday 17 October 2025

Price: £845pp based on two sharing twin/double room

+£150 supplement for double/twin room for sole occupancy

Payment: £100pp deposit payable by Wednesday 30 April 2025, balance payable by 1 August 2025

All monies to be paid to Success Tours in order to benefit from full ABTOT insurances

Included:

Executive-standard coach travel throughout
Porterage on arrival/departure from hotel
Four nights' accommodation plus breakfast and dinner each day
Lunch on Day 4 (at Tennants auction house)
All visits/tours included (assuming NT and RHS membership)
Gratuities for coach driver

Excluded:

Lunch on four days
Entrance to Belton House (£12) if not NT member and Harlow Carr Gardens if not RHS member (£15)

Exact itinerary may change according to local conditions

Interested? Please call us on 01483 284398 or email info@surreytheatregoers.co.uk to let us know. We'll go through your requirements and let you know what to do next to secure your place.

Hope you can join us!