Art Nouveau around York Tour

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.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive independently at the Elmbank Hotel, York from 15.00.
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
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
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.  

NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion

Please note: Post tour extra nights are available at a supplement.

Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 32 passengers.

Tour Grading: This tour has been graded as moderate due to the amount of walking involved, and standing for viewing at each attraction. For further information, please visit the mobility page on our website, or call our team. 

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 

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 

HOTELS

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.

Hotel Website

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.