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Each Christmas, the majestic Castle Howard hosts its Christmas celebrations: inside, you'll find breathtaking interiors adorned with thousands of garlands, candles and wreaths.
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This morning, we travel to Harrogate, a spa town that's home to handsome historic buildings and one of Yorkshire's most elegant destinations, especially during the festive season. Why not treat yourself to a delicious Yorkshire cream tea at the famous Betty's Tea Rooms? We'll check into our centrally located hotel later this afternoon.<br /><br />
After breakfast this morning, prepare for an extraordinary festive display as you explore the magnificent splendour of Castle Howard at Christmas. Experience magnificent decorations throughout the house while open fires, candlelight, and live music evoke all we love about this special time of year. The castle's statement piece is the iconic twenty-five-foot Christmas tree adorned with thousands of baubles, providing a breathtaking highlight in the Great Hall. We return home this afternoon.
Built during the town's period as a spa town when people came from far and wide, you'll find the Cairn Hotel in central Harrogate. Carefully modernised, the grand original features still welcome you to this charming Victorian hotel.
Hotel Facilities
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
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