Great Yorkshire Show & Thirsk

At a Glance

2 Days | 1 Night | Selected Hotel | Dinner, Bed & Breakfast | Show Admission Included

 

Why You’ll Love This Break

Join us for a fantastic short break to the world-famous Great Yorkshire Show, one of the largest and most celebrated agricultural events in the country. Held in Harrogate each summer, the show attracts thousands of visitors and showcases the very best of farming, food, countryside traditions and rural life.

 

There is something for everyone to enjoy, from livestock displays and equestrian competitions to shopping stalls, live demonstrations and delicious local produce. Whether you are interested in agriculture, enjoy browsing craft and food stands or simply want to soak up the lively atmosphere, the Great Yorkshire Show offers a full and rewarding day out.

 

Your break also includes visits to the delightful market towns of Thirsk and Helmsley. Thirsk is best known as the home of the famous veterinary author James Herriot and offers a welcoming atmosphere with traditional shops and cafés. Helmsley, nestled on the edge of the North York Moors, is widely regarded as one of Yorkshire’s prettiest towns, with its attractive square, independent boutiques and relaxed pace of life.

 

With comfortable coach travel, overnight accommodation and admission to the Great Yorkshire Show included, this enjoyable short break offers great value and a memorable Yorkshire experience.

 

Your Hotel

You will stay at one of our carefully selected hotels, offering comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome after a busy and enjoyable day. Full hotel details will be confirmed approximately two weeks before your departure.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Coach travel throughout

• Reserved seating

• 1 night's dinner, bed and breakfast

• Comfortable hotel accommodation

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Admission to the Great Yorkshire Show

• Time to explore showgrounds, exhibits and entertainment

• Visit to the market town of Thirsk

• Visit to the picturesque town of Helmsley

About the Destination

The Great Yorkshire Show is one of the most important events in the rural calendar, celebrating the region’s farming heritage, food and countryside traditions. Visitors can enjoy impressive livestock displays, equestrian events, demonstrations and a wide variety of stalls offering local produce, crafts and gifts. With entertainment throughout the day, it provides a lively and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors of all ages.

 

Thirsk and Helmsley offer a charming contrast to the excitement of the show. Thirsk’s connection to James Herriot and its traditional Yorkshire character make it a popular place to explore, while Helmsley’s attractive market square, historic buildings and welcoming shops make it a favourite destination for visitors to the North York Moors.

 

Your Hotel – Selected Hotel

Our selected hotels provide comfortable accommodation and a friendly atmosphere, offering a convenient base for your stay.

 

Hotel Features

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• TV

• Tea and coffee making facilities

• Restaurant

• Bar

• Lounge

• Wi-Fi

The Great Yorkshire Show