Dodds of Troon | 4 East Road, Ayr, KA8 9BA
01292 288100 | info@doddsoftroon.com
Dodds Coach Holidays | 24 Central Avenue, Gretna, DG16 5AS
01461 337799 | coachholidays@doddsoftroon.com
York and the Yorkshire Moors
The North Yorkshire Moors is a vast, scenic national park in northern England, packed with rolling heather-covered hills and dramatic valleys. Rich in wildlife and ancient history, it offers stunning landscapes, charming villages, and iconic landmarks. Discover this area on a nostalgic railway journey, which is included in this holiday.
View Dates & BookPrice Includes (all details are subject to change):
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four nights dinner, bed and breakfast
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admission to Harewood House (March Only)
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admission to Castle Howard and Gardens (May, July, August, September)
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river cruise in York
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway journey
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three excursions
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return coach travel and ferry fare from N Ireland (£40 supplement)
Burn Hall Hotel, Huby, near York
A Victorian manor house, packed full of personality and countryside character. Burn Hall has an outstanding reputation for customer service, you will receive a warm Yorkshire welcome by a professional and friendly team. It also has an excellent menu of homemade Yorkshire dishes, made with locally sourced produce. (lift)
Day One
Depart from your selected joining point and travel to the Burn Hall Hotel, Huby near York. Comfort stops will be made en-route.
Day Two
Harewood House, located in West Yorkshire, is a stunning 18th-century stately home designed by architect Robert Adam. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and rolling countryside, it showcases exquisite interiors filled with art, furniture, and treasures from the Lascelles family. The house is renowned for its impressive collections, including paintings by masters like Turner and Stubbs, as well as a captivating bird garden. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Harewood combines history, architecture, and nature, making it a significant cultural destination.
Day Three
Start the day in York with a relaxing cruise along the River Ouse. Within York's towering medieval walls is a heart of rich and colourful character, with its history recorded in the streets, buildings and museums gathered around the mighty Minster. Discover many of the treasures and architectural gems this remarkable city has to offer; its cobbled streets, the famous Shambles and perhaps the National Railway Museum or JORVIK Viking Centre.
Day Four
Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of 'Heartbeat Country' with a nostalgic journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Then explore the picturesque coastal town of Whitby, renowned for its iconic cliff-top abbey, sandy beaches, charming harbour, and connections to Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Day Five
After breakfast you leave Huby to start the journey home. Comfort stops will be made en-route.
Please Note
It may be necessary under certain circumstances for these excursions to be operated on different days to those shown.
Holiday Itinerary
For full Itinerary March click here
For full Trading Charter and Booking Conditions click here
Not every holiday will suit your mobility needs and some are not suitable for persons using walking aids/wheelchairs etc. Please ask a member of staff for details should you have any concerns regarding suitability.
TRAVEL WITH US AND YOU CAN PARK YOUR CAR AT THE STENA LINE TERMINAL, BELFAST FOR ONLY £30. To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.
TRAVEL WITH US AND YOU CAN PARK YOUR CAR AT THE STENA LINE TERMINAL, BELFAST FOR ONLY £30.
To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Annan WM | Annan, War Memorial opposite Queensberry Arms | View |
| Ardrossan | Ardrossan, Princes Street Bus Stop | View |
| Ayr Dodds Depot | Ayr, Dodds Depot, 4 East Road | View |
| Ayr NEW | Ayr, Douglas Street Bus Stop, Outside Bus Station | View |
| Ballantrae | Ballantrae, Garage, Main Street | View |
| Ballymena | Ballymena, Seven Towers Leisure Centre Main entrance | View |
| Ballymoney | Ballymoney Biestys Centra / Route Service Station, | View |
| Ballynure | Ballynure, The Village Chippy Car Park, Larne Road. | View |
| Bangor | Bangor, Town Car Park opposite Bangor Railway Station Car Park | View |
| Belfast City Centre | Belfast City Centre, Leonardo Hotel, (formerly Jurys Inn), Great Victoria Street. | View |
| Belfast Stena | Belfast - Stena Line Victoria Terminal 4, West Bank Road (Cairnryan) | View |
| Cairnryan Stena | Cairnryan - Stena Line Passenger Terminal Loch Ryan Port.Cairnryan | View |
| Carlisle Asda | Carlisle Asda Bus Layby, Chandler Way | View |
| Castle Douglas | Castle Douglas, Crown Hotel Opposite Market Hill, King Street | View |
| Coleraine | Coleraine, Lodge Hotel, Outside Front Door CLIENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK AT THE HOTEL. | View |
| Cumnock | Cumnock, Tanyard Bus Station, New Bridge Street | View |
| Dumfries | Dumfries, Whitesands, Coach Bay near Suspension Bridge. (If Whitesands Closed, Brooms Rd Car Park) | View |
| Dunsilly Roundabout | Dunsilly Roundabout Car Park, Antrim | View |
| Eastriggs | Eastriggs, Central Bus stop Opposite the Baxter Hall (Church) | View |
| Girvan | Girvan, Hamilton Arms Hotel | View |
| Glengormley | Glengormley, Corrs Corner Roundabout Larne Road Side. | View |
| Gretna | Gretna Main Bus Stop Annan Road | View |
| Gretna Green | Gretna Green, Gretna Hall Hotel, Front steps Please park in the overflow parking space | View |
| Holywood | Holywood, Redburn Square. | View |
| Irvine | Irvine, Coach Park adjacent to Aldi | View |
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock, St Marnock St (Police Station) | View |
| Kilwinning | Kilwinning, Caley Station (top of Dalry Road) | View |
| Kirkconnel | Kirkconnel, bus stop at Railway Station entrance. | View |
| Larne | Larne, Fairhill Car Park Victoria Road | View |
| Lisburn | Lisburn, Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Bus Shelter at mini roundabout near Marks & Spencers | View |
| Maybole | Maybole, Cassillis Hotel | View |
| New Cumnock | New Cumnock,Lay-By near Scotmid, Afton Bridge Road | View |
| Newton Stewart | Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel | View |
| Newtownards | Newtownards, Circular Road McDonalds Car Park | View |
| Prestwick | Prestwick, Station Road. | View |
| Saltcoats | Saltcoats, Railway Station | View |
| Sanquhar | Sanquhar, Bus Stop at Train Station | View |
| Stevenston | Stevenston, The Cross | View |
| Stranraer | Stranraer Bus Stop Opposite Police Station | View |
| Thornhill | Thornhill, Bus Stop beside Bank of Scotland | View |
| Troon | Troon, Ivy Cottage, South Beach, Bus Stop outside Town Hall | View |
