'England's Premier Agricultural Event'

JULY
Monday 8th until Thursday 11th
4 Day Agricultural Tour by coach
from pickups in Northern Ireland

3***Midland Hotel Bradford

This 4-Day ‘Great Yorkshire Show’ tour departs Northern Ireland on Monday morning 8th July by coach with pickups en-route from mid-Ulster to Belfast for 7.30am Stena Superfast sailing returning on the 7.30pm Stena sailing due in Belfast on Thursday 11th at 9.45pm. We expect to arrive the Midland Hotel Bradford at 6pm with comfort stops along the way. Bradford has an attractive city centre where our hotel is based and is close to several key attractions, including National Science & Media Museum, Cartwright Hall.  Bradford is the curry capital of the UK.

Tuesday will be our day at the show, however those who wish for a second day at the show we will accommodate but the admission ticket will not be included. On Wednesday we plan free time in Harrogate.

HIGHLIGHTS
The Great Yorkshire Show features the best of British farming and is England’s premier agricultural show. Held at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate it gives first-hand experience of agriculture and rural life through demonstrations and exhibitions as well as a ‘not to be missed’ insight into the very latest in the agricultural industry. There are exciting ring displays, including the Grand Parade of Livestock. 

On the final day of this tour we return home a different route taking the A1(M) north to Thirsk where we spend some time at the modern Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart and Rural Business Centre where the weekly sale of fatstock cattle, sheep and pigs is taking place in their recently-built 20-acre facility on the outskirts of Thirsk, an attractive town made famous by the ‘vet’ James Herriot of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. Those who prefer to visit the town of Thirsk will have opportunity to visit while others enjoy the sale.

Nestled in the heart of Bradford, the Midland Hotel Bradford is the ideal spot for you to rest after a day at the show, shopping, or exploring the city. Its location means that everything you want to do is quite literally on your doorstep. Complimentary WIFI is available. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Tour Leaders: Mervyn and June Acheson.

TOUR COST:  £419 per person sharing
SINGLE:       £60 single supplement
TOUR CODE: GYS/24
INSURANCE: £26 per person
DEPOSIT:      £100 per person 

PRICE INCLUDES:
* Luxury coaching from pickups in Northern Ireland.
* Sailing with Stena Fast Ferry Belfast/Cairnryan/Belfast.
* 3 Nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast in 3***Midland Hotel.
* Admission ticket to Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday only.
* Farm/Livestock Auction visit en-route home on Thursday. 
* Free time to browse in Harrogate on Wednesday afternoon.

IMPORTANT ASPECTS: Hotel Lift: Yes, Location: Gradient, Steps: Some, Walking: Quite a lot.