Knitting in Yorkshire
In a countryside dotted with sheep, Yorkshire begs for a visit by knitters. We’ll stay in Harrogate, the elegant spa town that was once the favored destination of European high society. Today Harrogate is a vibrant cultural destination with exclusive shops and an abundance of great places to eat and drink, including the famous Betty’s Tea Shop.
The highlight of our trip is the Yarndale Wool Festival, an award-winning festival that “celebrates all things woolly and wonderful.” We will also visit historic castles, abbeys and manor houses, including Abraham Moon, home of British Design and Heritage . Additionally, there will be knitting workshops and special presentations. Along the way, we’ll see glorious countryside, picturesque towns and charming villages, and learn about Yorkshire’s rich history and lore.
Itinerary
Dates: September 25 – October 2, 2024
• Single twin (one bed) $2975.00
• Shared twin (two twin beds) $3175.00
• Doubles (one European queen bed) $3275.00
• Ground floor double (upon request only) $3375.00
• Ground floor four poster (upon request only) $3375.00
When registering please indicate which type of room you would like.
If you are interested please sign up on the waiting list.
Tentative schedule: We generally schedule one excursion each day so that you still have time to relax, knit and connect.
Wednesday: Arrive and settle in
Thursday: Knitting workshop; explore Harrogate
Friday: Harewood House and Gardens
Saturday: Yarndale
Sunday: Guild presentation; Betty’s Tea Shop
Monday: Felting workshop; Ripley Castle
Tuesday: Abraham Moon
Wednesday: Fountains Abbey
Thursday: Depart
Note that the itinerary is subject to change. If an event is cancelled due to weather or other reasons beyond our control, it will be replaced with another. A more detailed itinerary with specific times will be available when you arrive in Yorkshire.
Meals: Breakfast is provided each day by Arden House, lunch will usually be at the various venues of the events, and dinner, unless otherwise stated, will be at a restaurant in Harrogate. The only meals not included is lunch at Yarndale, Harewood House, Ripley Castle and Fountain Abbey.
Yarndale “celebrates the brilliance of yarn in all its forms.” The festival has an impressive selection of talented and passionate exhibitors and events. Visit the Yarndale website to keep up to date on vendors and plan your visit.
Abraham Moon: the home of the British Weaving, has it all: history, shopping . Tour the weaving studio that has woven cloth for the royal family.
Harewood House, Ripley Castle and Fountains Abbey — each known for lovely gardens and estate, wonderfully preserved for visitors to learn and enjoy — share not only history, but culture of a time before.
A gourmet heaven, Harrogate boasts local and ethnic cuisine at restaurants known for quality and integrity of flavors and style.
Arden House B&B provides the perfect venue to make new knitting friends as we relax, learn, and connect with others.
TIPS FOR TRAVELERS: Participants can see our Tips for Travelers page for registered travelers. Read the Trips for Knitters Responsibility/Disclaimer Statement.
Travel
You are responsible for the travel arrangements from your home to Arden House.
Closest airport: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) or Manchester Airport (MAN) are the closest major airports to Harrogate. If you wish to arrive a few days early to take in sights in London or other cities in the UK and adjust to the time change, you can take the train from other cities to Harrogate.
Airport to lodging: From the airport, you can take a train or bus to Harrogate and then walk or take a cab to Arden House. Arden House is about a 10-minute walk from the train station. You can also take a cab directly from the train station to Arden House.
Lodging
Arden House provides 4-star guest accommodation in Harrogate. Expect to be spoiled by the exceptional hospitality of the hosts at Arden House, Jan and Mark Holliday. Arden House offers the following types of rooms:
• Single twin (one bed)
• Shared twin (two twin beds)
• Doubles (one European queen bed)
• Ground floor double (upon request only)
• Ground floor four poster (upon request only)
All rooms are en suite with modern bathroom facilities. Wifi is available in all rooms throughout the B&B. There are two rooms on the ground floor, the rest are upstairs on the second and third floors. There is no elevator in Arden House.
Accommodations are included in the Trips for Knitters price. You do not need to register separately with Arden House.
Price
The per-person fee for the Knitting in Yorkshire adventure includes lodging, most meals, local transportation, admission fees, knitting classes and project yarn. The price does not include alcoholic beverages or lunch at Yarndale, or admission into Yarndale. You may like to bring money for shopping and personal expenses.
The trip price is based on your room selection:
• Single twin (one bed) $2975.00
• Shared twin (two twin beds) $3175.00
• Doubles (one European queen bed) $3275.00
• Ground floor double (upon request only) $3375.00
• Ground floor four poster (upon request only) $3375.00
If we are fully booked, we recommend that you sign up on our Wait List & Early Notification form as we may have cancellations. You can also choose to ensure that you get early notification about this event for the following year.
A $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Payment in full is due May 30. Questions? Contact us
Read the Trips for Knitters Responsibility/Disclaimer Statement
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A $500 per-person non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.
Roommates
Balance of payment is due April 30. An invoice will be e-mailed to you two weeks prior to the due date. Payment can be made via PayPal, Stripe, check or over the phone.
Contact us for a mailing address if you wish to pay by check.
If we are fully booked, contact us to be added to the wait list as we may have cancellations. If a space opens up, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Cancellation policy
• All cancellations must be in writing; email is acceptable.
• The $500 per-person deposit is non-refundable.
• Cancellations within 60 days of start date of event may result in a partial refund only if the space is filled. This does not include the deposit as the deposit is non-refundable.
• There is no refund for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the start date of event.
• If a participant is reimbursed through insurance, Trips for Knitters will not process an additional refund.
We strongly urge participants to purchase travel insurance to cover airfare and event expense in the event of cancellation. Please read our Tips for Travel Insurance.
Health & fitness
Expect to walk in the historic city center of Harrogate, just a few blocks from our lodging. There’s also walking at the historical sites we’ll visit. Bring comfortable shoes and get in shape before the trip to optimize your enjoyment. You’ll want to be able to explore all that Yorkshire has to offer.
While we use private transportation to get to many locations, upon arrival you will want to be able to walk for an hour or more to obtain the most out of the experience. On tours, there may be benches on which to seek relief, but count on standing on your feet for long periods of time.
Arden House is located on historic Franklin Street, and while it’s all downhill to go shopping or out to eat, expect to climb a slight incline on the return trip. Add hills to your routine to prep if you need to.
A few reminders:
• Pack/wear comfortable shoes that have been broken in prior to the trip.
• Bring Band-Aids as a precaution.
• Build stamina by walking more and more the weeks prior to the trip.
• Add stairs!
We make every effort to ensure Trips for Knitters are accessible to as many people as possible. Please read the TFK Health & Fitness Tip.