Pickering is delightful town which developed sometime after 1069 when William the Conqueror built the castle. Its story is told in the Beck Isle Museum, an 18th century house set by the river. From there a 10-minute walk leads through the main street to the medieval church of St. Peter and its 15th century wall paintings, some of the most complete and remarkable in England.
On the day
Coffee and a buffet lunch will on the fourth floor of the Memorial Hall, a former mill. There is a lift, four toilets on the ground floor near the entrance, and two more upstairs.
After coffee we will divide into two groups:
Group A will start their guided walking tour of the town. taking a one mile walk past the historic railway centre towards the castle. This is a hill town where some parts are cobbled so sensible footwear essential. Some parts are uphill but nothing too steep.
We will be using the tour guide system, so please bring your headset, or £3 to purchase a new one.
Group B will explore the Beck Isle Museum. A fascinating place. More info. Then a short walk to the church which has some steps to access. The church has an excellent guidebook to the wall-paintings for which you will need £2 in cash.
After lunch at the Memorial Hall, we will swap over the itinerary for both groups.
Group A will explore the Beck Isle Museum followed by a visit to the church. Group B will start their walking tour of the town.
Return home
Meet at the same place we arrived, (the bus stop on the Ropery YO18 8DY) leaving Pickering at 4:20 and arriving home around 6 pm.
Travel will be in 35-seater coach. Pick up points:
- Addingham (The Fleece) at 7:30 am
- Ilkley (Railway Road outside Boyes) at 7:45 am
- Burley in Wharfedale (Red Lion) at 8:00 am
- Otley (Boroughgate, opposite old Argos) 8:15 am
The cost per person to include local pick-ups, coffee, lunch, guided tour of the town and church plus entrance to the Beck Isle Museum is just £52. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email giving details of how to pay.
Note refunds will not be made unless we are able to fill your place with another on the waiting list.
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