Experience the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in the elegant Yorkshire town of Harrogate. Watch the exhilarating performances, absorb the atmosphere of the festival and learn more about the festival with an included, insightful talk from a member of the festival team. This Victorian operatic duo wrote 14 operas, such as The Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and Iolanthe. These performances sit somewhere between an opera and a musical and are referred to as operettas or ‘light operas’. The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival was founded in 1994 to celebrate these fantastic works.
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Yorkshire for four nights.
This morning we will visit York, one of the most historic cities in England. Stroll down The Shambles, with its over-hanging timber-framed houses and traditional shopfronts or else explore York Minster, one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe and a superb example of beautiful, Gothic architecture. For those who would rather browse the shops, York has plenty to offer, from high street favourites to quirky and independent boutiques, along with excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants.
We return back to the hotel this afternoon the get ready for tonight's performance. After an early dinner at the hotel, we head to the Royal Hall and settle in for an evening of incredible entertainment!
Relax or join our optional excursion to Skipton, with its famous market and iconic castle. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Dales’, Skipton have long visited this market town. Why not visit the 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory or simply stroll down the historic cobbled High Street and browse the shops.
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This morning we visit pretty Knaresborough, perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd. Explore the medieval streets and stone staircases which weave up and down the hill, enjoy the shops and admire this delightful town. Why not visit Mother Shipton’s Cave and Petrifying Well, thought to be England’s oldest tourist attraction and once home of Knaresborough’s mysterious prophetess who died in 1561.
We return to the hotel this afternoon with time at leisure before an early dinner and then tonight's performance!
Return home.
An early evening meal will be available at the hotel before the performance. The Royal Hall is within walking distance of the St George Hotel and customers will make their own way to the venue. For customers staying in Bradford, the coach will transfer you to the venue. There will be an insightful talk from a member of the Gilbert and Sullivan Festival team before the performance. 8th August departure includes the following performances: The Pirates of Penzance by the National G&S Opera Company and The Mikado by the Poverleigh Savoy Players. 15th August departure includes the following performances: Princess Ida by the Buss Pass Opera Company and HMS Pinafore by the National G&S Opera Company. Please note that operational days may change in line with performances.
You will stay for four nights at 3-star The Crown Hotel or 4-star The Harrogate Inn (formerly St. George's Hotel) in central Harrogate.
