I’m certain that they run all year but drop them an e-mail. I had to get in touch before booking as we needed to know if they could cope with a wheelchair ++ and they came straight back to me so that we got a dialogue going.

We got back just after 5pm, mainly due to the torrential rain on the way back. Well worth doing though as a great day out. You need to read the small print though as the train trip does cost an extra £10 per person on top of the cost of the trip itself. Well worth £10 though.

We had the York sightseeing three day pass so it included the steam train. I think it is only around 12 or 13 pounds though if you pay for it separately. It is not a long train ride but enjoyable. Maybe there is a longer route that costs more money. If you get the York sightseeing pass, you have to let the driver know before he goes to buy the tickets. He didn’t ask ahead of time and we didn’t know to tell him, so he had to go get refunds for 4 people. This was a great tour. We thought the guide was fantastic.

Sadly no, the Tour starts in York and goes up onto the Moors stopping at several villages en route, before dropping down to Whitby for a lunch stop

Hi Susan Most tours sell out, so I'd advise booking online, directly via Grand Yorkshire's website to ensure you don't miss out.

The Best Western Dean Court Hotel is right by the departure point which is Yorkminster. They were so nice at that hotel and let us sit inside as it was raining a bit before the tour bus arrived. Any hotel that is near Yorkminster would be fine. It’s an easy walking town, very flat.