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All aboard! Indulge yourself in the luxury travel of a bygone era with the truly fabulous White Rose to York journey, a fantastic, festive steam train. Enjoy the sumptuous feel of Pullman Class and relax into the plush, comfortable seating, with a hot breakfast included on board. Arrive into York in style, with an afternoon at York Christmas Markets, before tucking in to a delicious 4-course evening meal on the return journey. We also include a visit to Bakewell and time to discover the magic of Christmas at Chatsworth House. This remarkable Yuletide break with a very special steam train experience is surely on everyone's Christmas list!
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Make your own way to the hotel. Enjoy dinner with a drink this evening.
Includes Dinner
This morning, we head to the market town of Bakewell. Set in the Peak District and known for its Bakewell pudding, the town sits on the banks of the River Wye. You can explore this quaint town and do a spot of Christmas shopping before we continue to Chatsworth House.
On arrival, there is plenty of time to explore the stunning house itself, before heading to the 105-acre garden to explore the light trail. Every festive season Chatsworth House never fails to impress with it’s wonderful, Christmas-themed display. You will be mesmerised as you walk through beautifully decorated rooms, each one, a sight to behold. You truly feel the magic of Christmas here at Chatsworth!
We return to our hotel for dinner this evening.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
We travel to East Midlands Parkway (November departure) or Derby station (December departure) by coach, where we board our steam train to York. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your Pullman Class seats as you are served a tasty hot breakfast to your table. At the end of this delightful journey, we steam into York station in style.
There is free time to explore the ever-popular York Christmas Markets along with all the delicious sights and smells from the various stalls. Later this afternoon, we return to the station to re-board the train and relax once again.
On the 2.5 - 3-hour return journey, you will enjoy a 4-course meal served to your table as the train makes its way back to East Midlands Parkway (November departure) or Derby station (December departure). On arrival, our coach transfers us back to our hotel this evening.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast, it is time to check out and depart the hotel for home.
Includes Breakfast
Originally built as a Victorian country mansion, Makeney Hall has many charming original period features, remaining intact. The impressive conservatory restaurant is situated in the picturesque rear gardens. Set in six acres of landscaped gardens, this Victorian hotel has striking countryside views and a conservatory restaurant. Makeney Hall Hotel is just 15 minutes' drive from the city of Derby, and close to the village of Belper.
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