Festive Helmsley at Christmas

Highwayman Tours · Christmas 2026

Yorkshire feels different at Christmas.

Up to 4 guestsExclusively your groupYork pick-up & returnDoor to doorPrivate driver-guideLocal knowledgeBy requestChoose your preferred date

Our Christmas collection

Two very different Yorkshire days.

These aren't coach trips or fixed Christmas market shuttles. Choose the experience that appeals to you and we'll check the details before confirming your booking.

Fountains Abbey at Christmas in North YorkshireHeritage & festive towns

Tour 01

A Very Yorkshire Christmas

Fountains Abbey · Ripon · Knaresborough

7 hoursUp to 4 guestsYork departure

Magnificent abbey ruins, a cathedral city and one of Yorkshire's loveliest market towns. A festive heritage experience with time for shopping, lunch and winter views.

  • Explore Fountains Abbey's seasonal programme
  • Discover historic Ripon, with time for lunch
  • Enjoy Knaresborough's streets and famous views
  • Relax with Christmas music and chocolates on board
£299total per private groupFountains Abbey admission, food and personal purchases are separate. Proposed dates 28 November–23 December, excluding Fridays and site closure days; seasonal activities vary.
Festive flowers outside a traditional shop in HelmsleyMarket towns & winter scenery

Tour 02

Christmas in the Yorkshire Moors

Malton · Helmsley · Hutton-le-Hole

6 hoursUp to 4 guestsYork departure

A gentler Christmas escape through North Yorkshire. Enjoy independent shops, local food, picturesque market squares and a scenic journey onto the Moors.

  • Browse Malton's food shops and independent businesses
  • Spend time in historic Helmsley
  • Visit Hutton-le-Hole and enjoy winter countryside
  • Relax with Christmas music and chocolates on board
£269total per private groupNo compulsory attraction admission. Food and personal purchases are separate. Market stalls and special events only operate on selected dates.

Christmas, without the coach timetable

Just your group. Just Yorkshire.

The day begins at your agreed York pick-up point. We handle the driving and plan the route around your chosen experience, the weather and relevant opening times.

No strangers sharing the vehicle. No need to hire a car. No pressure to rush through every stop.

Included on both tours

  • Private vehicle and local driver-guide
  • Collection and return in York
  • Up to four people in your group
  • Christmas music and a chocolate welcome
  • Help coordinating the day's practical details
Festive Helmsley shopfront
No coach. No car hire. Just your group, your route and a local guide.

How it works

Three simple steps to Christmas.

01

Pick your experience

Choose the abbey and heritage route or our market towns and Moors day.

02

Tell us your date

Call, text or WhatsApp us. We'll check availability and seasonal opening details.

03

Confirm your private tour

We'll agree the itinerary and any optional admission before payment and confirmation.

Before you enquire

A few useful details.

Why are the Christmas tours by request?

Seasonal opening times, weather and event dates can vary. A direct enquiry lets us check your preferred day and agree the experience before confirming.

Is the price per person?

No. A Very Yorkshire Christmas is £299 per private group and Christmas in the Yorkshire Moors is £269 per private group. Each carries up to four guests.

Are attraction tickets included?

Fountains Abbey admission is separate on the heritage route. The Moors route has no compulsory attraction admission. Food, drinks and shopping are separate on both tours.

Will we visit a Christmas market?

We can build in a market when your preferred date aligns with a confirmed event. Independent shops and festive towns are part of the experience, but temporary markets are not guaranteed every day.

Can we change the itinerary?

Absolutely. Tell us what interests you and we'll discuss what is practical within the booked duration and available daylight.

Where do you collect us?

From your York hotel, accommodation or another agreed York pick-up point.

Your Christmas in Yorkshire

Tell us the date. We'll plan the day.

Two private Christmas escapes from York, arranged personally for your group.

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