New Year in Harrogate, Yorkshire
Welcome the New Year in style on this sparkling Yorkshire getaway hosted by Karen Kirby herself! Enjoy a scenic blend of charming market towns, breathtaking countryside, and elegant spa cities — all wrapped in festive cheer. With a grand New Year’s Eve Gala Ball, delightful excursions to Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales, and wonderful company throughout, this is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of 2026.
Day 1
We depart the home area and travel north, pausing in the historic market town of Newark, known for its charming marketplace and Georgian architecture — perfect for a relaxed lunch stop. We continue to our welcoming hotel, where tea and coffee await on arrival before dinner this evening.
DDay 2
New Years Eve
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales, visiting the picturesque villages of Grassington and Skipton, famed for its bustling market and grand medieval castle. This evening, join Karen Kirby for a sparkling New Year’s Eve Gala Ball, including a drinks reception, dinner, and music as we welcome in 2026 in style.
Day 3
New Years Day
After a leisurely breakfast, spend the day exploring elegant Harrogate, with its boutique shops and famous Bettys Tea Room, or join an optional excursion to historic York, with its magnificent Minster, medieval Shambles, and lively New Year atmosphere.
Day 4
After breakfast we depart our hotel, and make a lunch stop in the town of Stamford where many period dramas have been filmed. There are many shops and tea rooms to obtain lunch before
returning to home area.
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, HARROGATE ****
This excellent 4-star hotel is in the heart of historic Harrogate with wonderful views across the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel offers high levels of service and comfort. All bedrooms are stylish and well equipped. The restaurant is modern, and the bar has pleasant areas in which to relax. The town centre is only a short walk from the hotel.
PRICE INCLUDES
• 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• Tea/coffee after dinner
• New Years Eve Gala Dinner
• Coach excursions as described
Please note: All programmes supplied by hotels for festive breaks are based on the previous year and are subject to change.
*Holiday itineraries are subject to change. All prices are per person. Single room supplements are subject to change.
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| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Holiday Inn, Brentwood | Holiday Inn Brentwood | View |
| Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
| South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
| Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return) | View |
| White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
| Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
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