Art Nouveau around York Tour

Art Nouveau around York Tour

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Art Nouveau around York Tour

3 Days Starting and ending in York, United Kingdom

Visiting: York, Leeds, Whitby

Tour operator:

Travel Editions

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

0 - 32

Physical rating:

Moderate

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History, Rail Tours

From: $829

NB: Prices correct on 12-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This new tour idea from Professor Anne Anderson is based in historic York at the Art Nouveau styled Elmbank Hotel. As well as visits to nearby Leeds and Scarborough to view Art Nouveau architecture and design, the tour includes a rail trip from the 1930s themed station of Pickering to Whitby.

 

Highlights

  • Beautiful architecture of nearby Leeds

  • Stay at the stunning Elmbank Hotel

  • 1930’s themed station of Pickering

  • William Morris designs at Scarborough church

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Independently At The Elmbank Hotel, York From 15.00.

Location: York

Accommodation Name: Elmbank Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

This evening there will be a welcome reception, private dinner with wine and a talk by Professor Anne Anderson: 'Leeds and York: Art and Industry'.

Day 2: Leeds City Art Gallery And Lotherton Hall

Location: Leeds

Accommodation Name: Elmbank Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We start our touring at Leeds Art Gallery with its interesting collection of modern art as well as being home to the Henry Moore Institute, a world-recognised centre for the study of sculpture. Anne will then guide a walking tour taking in the Art nouveau architecture around the Victorian Quarter, including magnificent shopping arcades, such as the County Arcade, Leeds Town Hall and the Corn Exchange. After free time for lunch (not included), we head by coach to Lotherton Hall, a fine Victorian country home and chapel which was home to the Gascoigne family from 1825 until it was gifted to the city of Leeds in 1968. It is a charming house, and a visit here gives a taste of the lives of both the English upper classes and their servants. Second talk from Anne this evening: 'Pre-Raphaelites in Yorkshire'.

Day 3: Pickering To Whitby, And Scarborough

Location: Whitby

Accommodation Name: Elmbank Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we coach to the 1930’s themed railway station of Pickering, where we take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway one-way to Whitby. On arrival we have free time for lunch (not included) followed by a tour of St Martin-on-the-Hill church in Scarborough. Here we view the William Morris designed stained glass windows, and paintings on the east wall and pulpit. Return to the hotel for approx 17.30.

What's Included

  • Two nights' bed and breakfast at the four-star Elmbank Hotel, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room

  • Welcome reception

  • First night three-course dinner with wine

  • Second night dinner at the hotel

  • Two talks

  • All guided tours and admissions as per the itinerary

  • Coach touring as per the itinerary

  • Professor Anne Anderson throughout

  • Tour manager throughout

What's Not Included

  • Transport to the hotel is not included

  • Double for sole use supplement - £144

  • Extra nights on bed and breakfast basis

  • Holiday insurance

  • Meals other than those stated

  • Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc

  • Porterage and gratuities

Mode of Transport

Transport to the hotel is not included. The tour includes coach touring as per the itinerary, with visits to Leeds, Pickering, Whitby, and Scarborough.

Accommodation

Elmbank Hotel 

Located in historic York, the Elmbank Hotel boasts one of the UK’s finest and most complete Art Nouveau collections, including stained-glass, beautiful murals, and detailed stencils. The hotel provides a restaurant, bar, and fitness centre, and stylish bedrooms with modern amenities including en-suite bathroom, TV, WIFI, and tea/coffee making facilities. 


Parking: Elmbank Hotel has on-site parking for 10 cars charged at £10 per night. Alternatively you may park in the Car Park at the Mount School, located next to the hotel, postcode YO24 1EJ, the cost of this is £18 per 24hrs.

MORE INFO


Please note that all our UK tours start and finish at the relevant hotel. You can normally check in from 3pm onwards but hotels will always be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day.
For full details of how to get to the hotel, directions and the nearest train station, please click on the hotel website or call our office for details. These will also be sent automatically with your confirmation.

The welcome reception and first evening dinner / talk will commence at about 6pm - full details will be sent with your joining instructions about 10 days prior to the arrival date.

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  • What time can I check in at the Elmbank Hotel?

    You can check in at the Elmbank Hotel from 3pm onwards. If you arrive earlier, the hotel will be happy to store your luggage.

  • What is included in the welcome reception on the first evening?

    The welcome reception on the first evening includes a private dinner with wine and a talk by Professor Anne Anderson titled 'Leeds and York: Art and Industry'.

  • What kind of amenities does the Elmbank Hotel offer?

    The Elmbank Hotel offers a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and stylish bedrooms with modern amenities including en-suite bathrooms, TV, WIFI, and tea/coffee making facilities.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes two nights' bed and breakfast, a three-course dinner with wine on the first night, and dinner at the hotel on the second night. Meals other than those stated are not included.

  • Is transportation to the hotel included in the tour package?

    No, transport to the hotel is not included in the tour package.

  • Will there be any guided tours during the trip?

    Yes, all guided tours and admissions as per the itinerary are included in the tour package.

  • Who will be leading the talks and tours during the trip?

    Professor Anne Anderson will be leading the talks and tours throughout the trip.

  • What activities are planned for the second day of the tour?

    On the second day, the tour includes visits to Leeds City Art Gallery and Lotherton Hall.

  • What can I expect on the third day of the tour?

    On the third day, you will visit the 1930’s themed railway station of Pickering, take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby, and tour St Martin-on-the-Hill church in Scarborough to view William Morris designed stained glass windows and other artworks.

  • Is there any free time during the tour?

    Yes, there is free time for lunch in Whitby on the third day of the tour.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Final joining instructions and documentation will be despatched approximately 10 days before travel.

  • Do I need any Visas or Vaccinations for my holidays?

    Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change. Please check with your local doctor/GP about the current Vaccination requirements of the country you are visiting. For Visa enquiries, please contact the Embassy of the country you are visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Generally, single and double rooms carry the same price, which means that single supplements for certain itineraries can seem high. We would be pleased to arrange for clients travelling alone to share with another client, however this is subject to somebody in the same situation booking on the tour. If you would be interested in this option, please let us know at the time of enquiry/booking.

  • Where does the tour manager meet us?

    In most cases the tour manager will travel out with the tour group from the UK. However, this is not always the case and the tour manager may meet you at the destination station / airport. The exact details specific to your tour will be given to you in your final documentation, 10 days prior to departure.

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