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, nightlife, fun & games, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of National Railway Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with York Shambles, get your game on at The York Dungeon, and pause for some serene contemplation at York Minster.

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Helsinki, Finland to York is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of flight and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Helsinki to York due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Helsinki in October: high temperatures in York hover around 17°C and lows are around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Whitby.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Thu): sample the fine beverages at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, contemplate the waterfront views at Peasholm Park, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Saint Mary, Whitby, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Whitby Abbey. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Fri): stroll through Scarborough Beach, then take in the dramatic scenery at Falling Foss Tea Garden and Waterfall, then examine the collection at Museum of Victorian Science, and finally don't miss a visit to Whitby Harbour.

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Traveling by car from York to Whitby takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can 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. On the 2nd (Sat), stop by Totally Awesome and then look for all kinds of wild species at SMJ Falconry.

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Traveling by car from Whitby to Oxenhope takes 2.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Oxenhope can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. On the 2nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.