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York
& Sherwood Forest
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Tour
to York & Sherwood Forest from Cambridge
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Next
Organised Tour
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None
Planned
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Time
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8am~9pm
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Includes
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Return
Travel & Guided Tour
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Adult
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£35 |
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Student
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£30 |
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Child
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£25 |
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Departure
Points
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1,2,3,4,5 |
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Make
A Booking |
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Private
Hire Groups
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What
can I see?
- Roman
and Viking history in the walled city of York
- York
Minster, Britain's favourite cathedral
- The
Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, the tree in which Robin Hood reputedly
hid from the Sheriff of Nottingham
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York
is one of the most important cities in British history. From the
invading Vikings of over 1000 years ago to the present day, York
has been at the forefront of Britain's cultural development. The
city is famous for its walled city centre enclosing numerous narrow
mediaeval streets housing a plethora of wonderful shops and tourist
attractions, the highlight of which being York Minster, the seat
of the Archbishop of York, Britain's favourite cathedral. Sherwood
Forest, once an imposing wooded region, was the home of the legendary
Robin Hood. Sample the delights of the forest and visit the Major
Oak tree of Hood fame.
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Plan
for the day
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We
leave Cambridge early for the long journey to York. We break the
journey at Sherwood Forest where we take a short forest walk to
see the "Major Oak". There will be time for refreshments.
On arrival in York in the late morning, you will have the chance
to join your driver-guide for a free, informal walk around the city
walls. (If the Viking Festival is on (February), there will be rowing
races on the river, Viking costumes on the streets, Viking music
piping across the city, and battle re-enactments at the castle.)
If not, spend some time taking in the fabulous architecture of York
Minster and climb to the top of the tower for great views. Alternatively,
visit the National Railway Museum, the UK's largest exhibition of
trains throughout the ages or go shopping in the wonderful mediaeval
streets. York is an atmospheric place. Soak up the atmosphere and
enjoy it! We leave York late in the afternoon to arrive back in
Cambridge mid-evening. |
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Travelling
times
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Cambridge-Sherwood
Forest 2 hours; Sherwood Forest-York 1 hour 15 minutes; York-Cambridge
3 hours |
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Free
time in central York
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5
hours 45 minutes |
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What
is included?
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Return
Travel, Maps and Info. |
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What
can I see?
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York
Minster, York Castle, Clifford's Tower, Jorvik Viking Centre, National
Railway Museum, Yorkshire Museum, City Art Gallery, York Viking
Festival, City Walls, Shopping streets |
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Itinerary
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Leave
Cambridge 0800; Arrive Sherwood Forest at 1000; Leave Forest at
1100; Arrive York at 1215; Leave York 1800; Return Cambridge 2100. |
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Links
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York
info | York
Viking Festival | York
Minster | National
Railway Museum |
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