JOIN US ON OUR HOSTED GROUP

"GENTLEMAN JACK" TOUR 

PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR OF HALIFAX, SHIBDEN HALL & YORK

PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE TALK BY

HELENA WHITBREAD, DECODER OF THE ANNE LISTER DIARIES

We use Blue Badge Guides

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October 18-20 SOLD OUT
25-27 October 2019
Hosted Group Tour
Guaranteed departures

Exploring the life & loves of Anne Lister / "Gentleman Jack"
As seen on BBC1
​PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE TALK BY HELEN WHITBREAD, DE-CODER OF THE ANNE LISTER DIARIES

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We use Blue Badge Guides

Join Diva Destinations on our hosted tour staying in the beautiful city of York

BOTH DATES ARE GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE A CHOICE OF DATES: 
18th - 20th October 2019 SOLD OUT
25th - 27th October 2019

TOUR OPTIONS AVAILALBE
Tour Only on Saturday
£129pp 
Included in your Tour Only price: 
- Private guided walking tour of Halifax (including entry to Halifax Minster) on Saturday 
- Private guided tour and entry to Shibden Hall & Bankfield Museum (Saturday) 
- Return private coach from York to Halifax/Shibden Hall (Saturday) 
- You will join the group at our York hotel at 8.30am on Saturday where we will be transferred by private coach for our day tour (as above)

1 Night Stay, Saturday Night (Sat 26-27 October)
£199pp Twin/Double Room or Twin Room Share
£261 Single Room
Included in your 1 night stay price:
- Saturday night B&B accommodation in the 4* Hampton by Hilton Hotel (or similar)
- Return private coach from York to Halifax/Shibden Hall on Saturday
- Private guided walking tour of Halifax (including entry to Halifax Minster), Saturday
- Private guided tour and entry to Shibden Hall & Bankfield Museum, Saturday
- Private guided 3-hour walking tour of York on Sunday morning

2 Night Stay, Friday & Saturday Night (Fri 25 - Sun 27 October)
£279pp Twin/Double Room or Twin Room Share
£398 Single Room
Included in your 2 night stay price:
- 2 Night's B&B accommodation in the 4* Hampton by Hilton Hotel (or similar) 
- Return private coach from York to Halifax/Shibden Hall, Saturday
- Private guided walking tour of Halifax (including entry to Halifax Minster), Saturday
- Private guided tour and entry to Shibden Hall & Bankfield Museum, Saturday
- Private guided 3-hour walking tour of York on Sunday morning

Not Included:
- Lunches, evening meals
- Refreshments during the day
- Return travel to & from York

Solo travellers can be accommodated in a twin room share, avoiding any single supplement (subject to room sharer availabiity)

PROVISIONAL ITINERARY:
Friday 18th/25th October 2019
2 night stay in York
Make your own way to York* Our hosts will meet you at the Hotel in the evening.
Feel free to join us for dinner in a local restaurant if your arrival time permits.*

Saturday 19th/26th October 2019
8.30am - We will be picked up from our hotel & transferred by private coach to Halifax, going over the scenic Yorkshire countryside as Anne would have done. In Halifax we will have a private "In the footsteps of Anne Lister" guided walking tour including a visit to Halifax Minster. 
After, we will be transferred by private coach to Bankfield Museum - your chance to see some of the incredible costumes designed by Tom Pye for Gentleman Jack FOLLOWED BY A 1 HOUR'S EXCLUSIVE TALK BY HELENA WHITBREAD, HISTORIAN & DECODER OF THE ANNE LISTER DIARIES
We then have a private guided tour of Shibden Hall, home of Anne Lister
5pm - Private coach transfer back to our hotel
We will make refreshment & comfort stops during the day
Evening at your leisure or join us for our hosted group evening meal in a local restaurant*

Sunday 20th/27th October 2019
After breakfast we meet our guide for our "In the footsteps of Anne Lister" private 3-hour walking tour taking in Anne's school and Assembly rooms plus an exterier visit to Fairfax House and Treasurers House (where filming took place) and more! There will be a comfort and refreshment break during our tour.
1pm - We conclude our weekend in York and say our final farewells
Feel free to explore York and its surrounding area further or make your way home.

Due to large numbers visiting the area, we reserve the right to make small time/entry changes to the itinerary

IMPORTANT - ACCESSIBILITY AT SHIBDEN HALL Due to the historic nature of the architecture of Shibden Hall, there is restricted access for wheelchair users to the ground floor only. The Folk Museum is not wheelchair accessible. There is also a steep walk to Shibden Hall from the carpark. For full information visit their website  https://museums.calderdale.gov.uk/visit/shibden-hall#accessibility Please let Diva Destinations know your requirements when booking & we will contact Shibden Hall prior to our visit

Your Hotel - Hampton by Hilton York

This hotel makes a great base in York, overlooking York’s Roman walls. Enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay at Hampton by Hilton York, winner of a Very Good Rating for sustainable design & construction from BREEAM. This York hotel is just a five minute walk from the train station and the wealth of attractions in the city center plus the city's charming boutique shopping areas, bars and restaurants. Make yourself at home in an inviting guest room with a range of modern amenities. Keep in touch with free WiFi and enjoy a good night's rest in a comfy Hampton bed. All rooms feature air-conditioning and double or triple-glazing, offering a quiet, restful atmosphere in the heart of the city. Start your day right with Hampton's included hot breakfast served every morning. You can also pick up snacks and essentials at their convenience store, or sit down in the 24-hour bar and enjoy a drink and meal. The York hotel also offers a 24-hour pizza service. If you haven't done quite enough exercise there is the fitness center 

​​BOTH OUR GENTLEMAN JACK TOUR DATES ARE GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

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