Castle Howard and Fountains Abbey

Itinerary

Depart York to castle Howard (opening time is 10am, so if you are going in, earliest time to leave York will be 9. 20)
optional visit to gardens, house or both.
Drive on to Pickering, optional visits to castle, church (with wall paintings) and or steam railway, then to Lastingham and Hutton-le-Hole via some pretty moorside villages. Next to Rievaulx Abbey(and optionally, terrace).
Helmsley castle, then to Fountains Abbey and return, optionally via Ripon. Please note If ALL options are taken this would be a very long day tour, however excluding fountains or not entering castle howard makes it a comfortable but full day. It IS possible to do both of the major sites and Rievalux but without the other small attractions

Meeting Location + Tour Duration

Meeting location: Pickup York

End location: end York

Duration: 9 hours 30 min.

Transportation

Transport in my Renault Grand scenic room for 4 passangers (and 2 small ones in addition, if neccesary). Comfortable and air conditioned

What’s Included

Other: Transport and guidance throughout the day in my Renault Grand scenic.

Estimated Local Cash Needed

50 £ - Entrance fees to Castles and Abbeys (these can be reduced with National trust/English heritage membership)

What’s Extra

Other: Entrance fees for Castle Howard, Fountains Abbey and Rievaulx Abbey. Meals.