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Scarborough & Festive Castle Howard

Resort - Festive Castle Howard Scarborough

Overview

Visit stunning festive Castle Howard, Yorkshire’s finest historic house at Christmas. Admire the beautiful decorations, candles, wreaths and magical Christmas trees. The theme changes every year with cheerful stories being told across the estate and through the enchanting decorations that sparkle in this glorious setting.Scarborough is arguably the oldest seaside resort in Britain - sea bathing was being promoted here in 1660, more than a century before it became fashionable elsewhere. But Scarborough has an even older history with an impressive medieval castle and even the remains of a Roman signal station.

Prices from

£335 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: S5SCHS

Tour: Scarborough & Festive Castle Howard

Resort: Festive Castle Howard Scarborough

Days: 5

Date Travelling: 17 November 2025

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Cumberland Hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel - Festive Specials

  • Travel to your chosen Leisureplex Hotel and enjoy a festive-packed break!
  • Your Festive Special Break includes: Bucks Fizz on arrival, traditional Christmas day lunch and a visit from Santa and evening entertainment with games and prizes.
  • On the final night of your stay there will be an optional fancy dress party.

Day 2 - Excursion to Festive Castle Howard

  • Visit stunning Castle Howard, Yorkshire’s finest historic house. Nestled into the Howardian Hills, this magnificent stately home is adorned with beautiful decorations, candles, wreaths and glorious Christmas trees and is a wonderful time to visit.

Day 3 - Alias Christmas Day

Day 4 - Excursion to Whitby

  • Enjoy a trip along the beautiful Yorkshire Coast to reach wonderful Whitby. Set aside the Esk Estuary and where the North York Moors meet the sea, Whitby oozes charm and character. Step back in time in the Old Town, perhaps climb the 199 steps to the abbey or why not enjoy some of the best fish and chips in the world at the Magpie Café?

Day 5 - Return Travel

Cumberland Hotel

Situated on south Cliff and boasting a fantastic view over the resort from the restaurant and many of the bedrooms. Just a few minutes walk from Scarborough’s Spa complex, beach and resort centre. In the resort you will find lots do; from relaxing coastal boat rides, exploring the beautiful surroundings in Peasholm Park, or a visit to Scarborough’s open air theatre or Rotunda museum. The hotel features a large modern restaurant, a cosy quiet lounge and a large entertainment room with dancefloor, where entertainment can be found most evenings. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. Lift serving all floors.

Contact Details

Cumberland Hotel
Belmont Road

Tel No: 01723 361826

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