7 days in Yorkshire Itinerary

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

York is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of National Railway Museum, take in the pleasant sights at York City Walls, get your game on at Yorkshire Activity Centre, and examine the collection at The York Dungeon.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our York online driving holiday planner.

Helsinki, Finland to York is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of car, bus, and train; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Helsinki in October, expect York to be somewhat warmer, temps between 17°C and 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Whitby.

On the 31st (Thu), brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, contemplate the waterfront views at Peasholm Park, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Mary, Whitby, and finally admire the striking features of Whitby Abbey. On the 1st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Scarborough Beach, then take in the dramatic scenery at Falling Foss Tea Garden and Waterfall, then see the interesting displays at Museum of Victorian Science, and finally make a trip to Whitby Harbour.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Whitby trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from York to Whitby takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. October in Whitby sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Oxenhope.

Oxenhope is a village and civil parish with a population of 2,476 near Keighley in the metropolitan borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, increasing to 2,626 at the 2011 Census. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): look for gifts at Totally Awesome and then look for all kinds of wild species at SMJ Falconry.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Oxenhope trip planner.

You can drive from Whitby to Oxenhope in 2.5 hours. In November in Oxenhope, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.