Transport Theme Supported Holidays

Great Yorkshire Railways

December 6, 2016 By Graham

Calling all you train buffs, what better way to spend a week than with us as we take a ride through the Yorkshire countryside on a vintage steam train. Visit the world famous national Railway Museum in York and ride the miniature steam trains at North Bay Railway. All in all a train lover’s dream holiday.

Depart: Saturday 6 April 2019
Return: Friday 12 April 2019
3:1 Support: £730
1:1 Support: £1470
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge

Itinerary: Great Yorkshire Railways

Daytime: Travelling
Evening: Arrival, group meeting and introductions. Unpacking and settling in.

Daytime: Quarter mile ride on vintage steam engine at the Yorkshire Farming Museum
Evening: Evening walk along Scarborough beach and Promenade

Daytime: Day trip to National Railway Museum, York
Evening: Film and TV night

Daytime: Picnic lunch then ride on the Miniature Steam Railway at Peasholm Park
Evening: Pub night, including live music or karaoke if available

Daytime: Pickering to Goathland on the North Yorkshire Steam Railway, including afternoon tea at Heartbeat
Evening: Arts and crafts session – model train building

Daytime: Shopping day, may include trip to Scarborough town centre or Promenade, Bridlington, York city or the York Outlet Mall
Evening: End of holiday celebration meal at a local restaurant

Travel home, with picnic lunch en-route

Short and Sweet

December 4, 2016 By Micah Hampson

Are you new to Chrysalis and fancy a little taster of what we do? Or an old friend who just wants a little fun filled Easter escape? Either way, you’ll have a great time exploring the seafront and shops and taking in an evening concert. From early Tuesday to late Thursday we will also squeeze in some ten pin bowling or a visit to the cinema, not forgetting a slap up pub meal on the way home.

Depart: Monday 15 April 2019
Return: Thursday 18 April 2019
3:1 Support: £410
1:1 Support: £780
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge
Itinerary:

Daytime: Arrival, introductions and group meeting
Evening: Bowling competition or trip to the cinema

Daytime: Steam railway Pickering to Goathland and Afternoon tea in ‘Heartbeat’
Evening: Board games and gameshows / Film and TV

Daytime: AM: Peasholm Park boating lake and picnic
PM: Beachfront walk, shops, arcades and ice cream
Evening: End of holiday celebration restaurant meal

Travelling home, with picnic lunch en route

Short and Sweet

November 29, 2016 By Micah Hampson

Depart: Tuesday 7 May 2019
Return: Friday 10 May 2019
3:1 Support: £430
1:1 Support: £820
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge
Itinerary:

Daytime: Arrival, introductions and group meeting
Evening: Bowling competition or trip to the cinema

Daytime: Steam railway Pickering to Goathland and Afternoon tea in ‘Heartbeat’
Evening: Board games and gameshows / Film and TV

Daytime: AM: Peasholm Park boating lake and picnic
PM: Beachfront walk, shops, arcades and ice cream
Evening: End of holiday celebration restaurant meal

Travelling home, with picnic lunch en route

Trains Planes and Automobiles

November 21, 2016 By Micah Hampson

Exactly what is says on the tin! Fill your days with visits to the historic railways of North Yorkshire, visit iconic car museums, have thrilling speedboat rides and enjoy all things transport in this week of excitement.

Depart: Saturday 8 June 2019
Return: Friday 14 June 2019
3:1 Support: £750
1:1 Support: £1520
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge
Itinerary:

Daytime: Travelling
Evening: Arrival, introductions & group meeting. Unpacking and settling in

Daytime: Day out a Peasholm park, with its boating lake and miniature railway
Evening: Evening stroll along Scarborough Promenade

Daytime: Trip to Yorkshire Air Museum
Evening: Film night

Daytime: Ride the steam railway from Pickering to Goathland including afternoon tea at the set of Heartbeat
Evening: Pub night, including live music or karaoke if available

Daytime: Trip to the National Railway museum including land train tour of York
Evening: Arts and crafts session – model making

Daytime: Shopping day, may include trip to Scarborough town centre or promenade, Bridlington, York City or the York Outlets
Evening: End of holiday celebration meal at a local restaurant

Travel home, with picnic lunch en-route

Carmarthen Sun Sea and Sand

November 20, 2016 By Micah Hampson

Past the hills and valleys of the Brecon Beacon National Park is the treasure of Carmarthenshire. In Tenby and Saundersfoot gleams perfect picture-postcard sandy beaches. After getting your fill of the beach we’re planning to visit the National Botanical Gardens of Wales and ride the scenic Gwili Steam Railway. Don’t miss out on this fabulous holiday.

Depart: Saturday 8th June 2019
Return: Friday 14th June 2019
3:1 Support: £700
1:1 Support: £1260
Accommodation: TBC
Itinerary:

Arrival, group meeting and introductions. Unpacking and settling in

Daytime: Trip to the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, including scenic walk and sensory gardens
Evening: Barbeque evening meal around the firepit

Daytime: Trip to the seaside resort of Llanelli, with picnic and games on the beach
Evening: Free choice evening

Daytime: Ride on the Gwili scenic steam railway, from Bronwydd to Llwfan Cerrig
Evening: Pub night, including live music or karaoke

Daytime: Scenic walk and picnic at Pembrey country park and Cefn Sidan beach.
Evening: Film night at the guesthouse

Daytime:Shopping day in Carmarthen Town Centre
Evening:End of holiday celebration with restaurant meal

Travelling home, with picnic lunch en-route

Great Yorkshire Railways

October 20, 2016 By Micah Hampson

Jump on board for an unforgettable week of being immersed in the world of trains. Take a ride through the Yorkshire countryside on a vintage steam train and hear the call of the famous whistle for yourself. Visit the National Railway Museum in York and ride the North Bay Railway miniature trains.

Depart: Saturday 5 October 2019
Return: Friday 11 October 2019
3:1 Support Price: £760
1:1 Support Price: £1530
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge

Itinerary: Great Yorkshire Railways

Daytime: Travelling
Evening: Arrival, group meeting and introductions. Unpacking and settling in.

Daytime: Quarter mile ride on vintage steam engine at the Yorkshire Farming Museum
Evening: Evening walk along Scarborough beach and Promenade

Daytime: Day trip to National Railway Museum, York
Evening: Film and TV night

Daytime: Picnic lunch then ride on the Miniature Steam Railway at Peasholm Park
Evening: Pub night, including live music or karaoke if available

Daytime: Pickering to Goathland on the North Yorkshire Steam Railway, including afternoon tea at Heartbeat
Evening: Arts and crafts session – model train building

Daytime: Shopping day, may include trip to Scarborough town centre or Promenade, Bridlington, York city or the York Outlet Mall
Evening: End of holiday celebration meal at a local restaurant

Travel home, with picnic lunch en-route

Men & Motors

October 10, 2016 By Graham

Join in with the fellas this week. A holiday for the gentlemen to do what gents do: A day at the races, a night at the pub (sampling locally made beer) and going to see the vintage car show. Also get involved in our 10 pin bowling and darts competitions.

Depart: Saturday 9 November 2019
Return: Friday 15 November 2019
3:1 Support: £770
1:1 Support: £1530
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge
Itinerary:

Daytime: Travelling
Evening: Introductions and group meeting Unpacking and settling in

Daytime: Live rugby / football match
Evening: Arts and crafts session – Model making

Daytime: Black Sheep Brewery tour
Evening: Quiz night

Daytime: Ten pin bowling competition
Evening: Pub night, including live music or karaoke if available

Daytime: Day at the races – York, Beverley or Doncaster racecourse
Evening: Curry night

Daytime: Shopping day, may include trip to Scarborough town centre or Promenade, Bridlington, York city or the York Outlet Mall
Evening: End of holiday celebration meal at a local restaurant

Daytime: Travel home, with picnic lunch en-route