Grand Yorkshire - Day Trips and Tours
BEST FOR
Ages 5+
ENTRY
from £80
WHERE
York
What it’s like
A full day out from York on a minibus tour taking in a steam train ride, the Herriot museum and Wensleydale Creamery.
This is a proper day trip rather than an attraction you wander round for an hour. A small minibus picks you up in York, ideally from your hotel if you're within or near the city walls, and takes you out into the countryside for a steam train ride, a visit to the World of James Herriot Museum and a stop at Wensleydale Creamery. Nine hours is a long stretch for anyone, so this suits a family with kids who can sit through a scenic drive and get something out of a museum, not a toddler who needs to be off and running every twenty minutes.
That's reflected in the price, which is £99 a head for both adults and children, with day trips starting from £80. There's no discount for the younger ones here, which stings a bit when you're paying full whack for a five-year-old. Entrance fees to some of the sites may or may not be bundled in depending on the specific tour, but your guide sorts the tickets on the day and will get you any discount going.
The minimum age is 5, and the site is upfront that it's not really built for small children or toddlers, it's pitched more as an informative sightseeing tour than a kids' activity day. Groups are kept small and the minibuses nimble, which is nice for actually seeing the scenery rather than a coach park, but it also means there's no wheelchair-accessible vehicle in the fleet, so that's a real limit if anyone in your party can't get in and out of a minibus unassisted.
You can bring your own food, just not hot food on board, and seats aren't reserved so it's first come on the day. Booking is essential and the fee isn't refundable if plans change, so it's worth being sure of your dates before you commit.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 5 and up; younger kids will struggle with the length of the day
- How long to allow
- 8.5 to 9 hours
- Guides are all local to Yorkshire, so you get proper regional knowledge on the drive.
- Seats aren't reserved on the minibus, it's first come on the day.
- You can bring your own food but not hot meals on board.
- Groups are never cancelled for low numbers, even a single booking still runs.
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£99 for both adults and children, with some day trips starting from £80. There's no reduced child rate.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
No, the minimum age is 5. The site says it's really designed as a sightseeing tour rather than something for small children.
Do we need to book?
Booking is required and there's no booking link on their own listing, so you'd need to get in touch directly. Booking fees aren't refundable if you cancel.
How long does the day take?
Around 8.5 to 9 hours, so it's a full day commitment rather than a quick outing.
Can we get picked up from our hotel?
If you're staying in or near the York city walls they'll arrange a hotel pick-up and confirm the time about 48 hours before.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There are no wheelchair-adapted vehicles in the fleet, though collapsible wheelchairs and mobility scooters are welcome with assistance.
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