Pickering

Pickering

Pickering is a lively market town on the edge of the North York Moors. Visitors can explore the ruined castle and medieval church, browse traditional shops, or take a steam train from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Goathland or Whitby. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding moors and dales.

Coach tours
3
From
£399
Next departure
15 Mar 2027
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

Getting to the edge of the North York Moors is a breeze by coach, and Pickering is the perfect place to start your adventure. This lively market town is the southern end of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, where you can watch gleaming steam trains head off into the hills, and the local ruined castle and medieval church add a wonderful touch of history.

Spend your time browsing the traditional shops and market stalls, taking a steam train ride to Goathland or Whitby, and exploring the stunning moors and dales nearby. It’s a welcoming spot with plenty of genuine Yorkshire character. Take a look at our coach holidays to Pickering and let us handle the driving.

3 tours visiting Pickering

  1. Whitby

    Whitby, Scarborough and North York Moors

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Whitby, York, Pickering, Scarborough

    • Day 2 · Pickering North York Moors Excursion exploring the beautiful North York Moors. A special place, forged by nature and shaped over generations, the stunning scenery is dotted with delightful towns and beautiful villages. During the day we'll visit…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 15 Mar 2027
    • 16 dates

    from £399

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  2. Scarborough

    Scarborough, Whitby and North Yorkshire Moors Railway

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Scarborough, Pickering, Whitby, Goathland, East Riding of Yorkshire +1 more

    • Day 2 · North Yorkshire Moors Railway North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Whitby Today we enjoy a journey aboard the lovingly restored carriages of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, travelling from the market town of Pickering to pretty Goathland in the heart of the North York Moors. We continue to…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 5 Apr 2027
    • 23 dates

    from £449

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  3. Whitby

    Whitby and North Yorkshire Moors Railway

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Whitby, Pickering, North Yorkshire, York, Scarborough

    • Day 2 · North Yorkshire Moors Railway North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Ryedale Folk Museum We head into the beautiful North York Moors and travel to pretty Goathland, instantly recognisable as Aidensfield from TV's Heartbeat. Here we take to the tracks of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and enjoy a journey…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 12 Apr 2027
    • 18 dates

    from £499

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Pickering, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar 1 tour from £399
  8. Apr 3 tours from £469
  9. May 2 tours from £469
  10. Jun 2 tours from £529
  11. Jul 2 tours from £529
  12. Aug 1 tour from £529

Places of Interest

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage line running from Pickering through the North York Moors National Park to Grosmont and Whitby. Visitors can ride steam and vintage diesel trains through landscapes of heather and woodlands. Highlights include the 1930s-style Pickering station, the film location at Goathland, and engine sheds at Grosmont where locomotives are restored.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is one of the finest heritage lines in the world. It stretches about eighteen miles from the market town of Pickering through the stunning North York Moors National Park to Grosmont, with many trains continuing on to the coast at Whitby. Originally opened in 1836 as the Whitby and Pickering Railway under George Stephenson, the line was eventually saved by volunteers and has since grown into a beloved charitable venture.

Passengers are pulled by steam and vintage diesel engines through breathtaking landscapes of purple heather, deep valleys, and woodlands. Pickering station is designed to feel like the 1930s, while Goathland is famous for playing Hogsmeade in the first Harry Potter movie and Aidensfield in Heartbeat. At Grosmont, visitors can head into the engine sheds to see locomotives being restored. Between the period stations, dining cars, and special galas, it truly is one of the most memorable railway trips in the UK.

Pickering coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Pickering cost?

Coach holidays visiting Pickering start from £399 per person. That's the lowest price across the 3 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Pickering?

The coach holidays visiting Pickering last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Pickering depart?

Upcoming departures run from March 2027 to October 2028. April 2027 has the most choice, with 3 tours departing.

Which coach holiday companies go to Pickering?

Tours visiting Pickering are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

Coach tours nearby

Goathland

Goathland

Goathland is a village in the North York Moors known for its stone cottages and rolling hills. Visitors come for the picturesque railway station, which inspired Hogsmeade in Harry Potter and served as a backdrop for Heartbeat. Highlights include steam train rides on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and walks to the Mallyan Spout waterfall.
Scarborough

Scarborough

Scarborough is Yorkshire's original seaside resort, spread across two sweeping bays beneath a medieval clifftop castle. Ride the Victorian funiculars, relax on golden sands, catch a show at the Spa or a play at the open-air theatre. With its harbour, amusements, gardens and the rugged coastline of the North York Moors nearby, Scarborough delivers timeless bucket-and-spade charm alongside heritage and stunning sea views.
Whitby

Whitby

Whitby is a characterful harbour town on the North Yorkshire coast, where the ruined abbey on the East Cliff inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Wander the cobbled streets and the 199 steps, tuck into famous fish and chips, and watch fishing boats bob in the harbour. With sandy beaches, the whalebone arch, Captain Cook heritage and the North York Moors on the doorstep, Whitby mixes Gothic atmosphere with classic seaside fun.
York

York

York is one of England's greatest historic cities, wrapped in medieval walls and crowned by the magnificent Gothic Minster. Wander the Shambles' overhanging timber shops, uncover Viking and Roman roots at the Jorvik Centre, and enjoy riverside strolls and independent cafés. Compact, atmospheric and packed with museums, tearooms and history, York rewards visitors at every turn — an unmissable stop on any coach tour.

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