SALTS MILL
Henry Moore Seated Woman
Maddie Hewitson
Hepworth
Henry Moore © University of Leeds, Mark Bickerdike
Henry Moore Three Piece Reclining Figure
Hepworth
Hepworth
Hepworth
The Hepworth Wakefield – 2017 Museum of the Year
Yorkshire Sculpture Park – 2014 Museum of the Year
Leeds audio art trail
David Hockney paintings and prints at Salt’s Mill
Three of Britain’s best known contemporary artists were born and raised in Yorkshire – sculptor and artist Henry Moore in Castleford, sculptor Dame Barbara Hepworth in Wakefield and pop artist David Hockney in Bradford. Today the county is home to some of the most important collections of their works in a series of excellent art galleries in Leeds, where Moore and Hepworth studied, Wakefield and Bradford. Join host and guide, History of Art PHD graduate, Maddie Hewitson to discover more.
Your host and guide:
Madeline Hewitson is a research associate in the History of Art department at the University of York where she also completed her PhD. Maddie specialises in British art post-1850 and has contributed to a number of British art exhibitions at museums such as the Hepworth Wakefield, York Art Gallery and Nunnington Hall. She is an active researcher in addition to lecturing and teaching across the UK, as well as co-managing the Travel Editions’ 20th Century Art in Yorkshire tours for the past 6 years.
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Day 1: Arrive independently at the Radisson Blu Leeds City Centrre hotel from 15.00. This evening there will be a welcome reception, private dinner with wine and an illustrated talk by Maddie Hewitson – ‘Twentieth Century Art in Yorkshire’.
Day 2: University of Leeds Art Audio Trail, Salts Mill, Leeds Art Gallery and Henry Moore Institute.
This morning we enjoy an art audio trail. Around 1.5 miles long, the trail celebrates the University of Leeds’ collection of public art, and includes 21 sculptures, friezes and installations across the University estate. At each stop on the trail, listen to insights from experts, academics and the artists themselves. This afternoon we will visit Saltaire, a model village built by Victorian textile manufacturer Titus Salt for his employees, with its permanent collection of Hockney paintings, prints and photographs from 1960s to the present day. We return to Leeds in the afternoon with a visit to Leeds Art Gallery and the Henry Moore Institute. This evening there will be a lecture by Maddie Hewitson and dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Hepworth Wakefield.
Today begins with a wander around the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (Museum of the Year in 2014) which holds 60 spectacular outdoor pieces, including works by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Anthony Gormley and Andy Goldsworthy as well as indoor changing exhibitions. Our next visit is to the Hepworth Wakefield, which, on its opening in 2011, was awarded the British Design Award and was the Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2017. The gallery is home to more than 50 works by Barbara Hepworth from her earliest carvings to the ambitious pieces of public art that she created after the war. Return to the hotel for approximately 17.00.
NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Please note: Post tour extra nights are available at a supplement.
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 48 passengers.
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Radisson Blu Leeds City Centre
Located in the city centre in a meticulously restored building that once served as the main office of the Leeds Permanent Building Society, the hotel has kept the original art deco style setting and provides a restaurant, bar and a discounted pass to use for the nearby gym. Bedrooms at the hotel are stylish with en-suite bathroom, TV, telephone, wifi, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Car Parking
You'll receive a discount when parking at Q-Park The Light, a secure underground car park. The postcode for your GPS is LS2 8BD. On entry to the car park, you will receive an entry ticket, present this ticket to the reception staff at the hotel when checking out to get the electronic discount. Please check the website for the most up to date prices.
Parking is reduced for guests per 24 hours, please ensure you get your ticket validated by the hotel front desk team.
Your Host and Guide:
Madeline Hewitson is a research associate in the History of Art department at the University of York where she also completed her PhD. Maddie specialises in British art post-1850 and has contributed to a number of British art exhibitions at museums such as the Hepworth Wakefield, York Art Gallery and Nunnington Hall. She is an active researcher in addition to lecturing and teaching across the UK, as well as co-managing the Travel Editions’ 20th Century Art in Yorkshire tours for the past 6 years.
Please note that all our UK tours start and finish at the relevant hotel.
You can normally check in from 3pm onwards but hotels will always be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day.
For full details of how to get to the hotel, directions and the nearest train station, please click on the hotel website or call our office for details. These will also be sent automatically with your confirmation.
The welcome reception and first evening dinner / talk will commence at about 6pm - full details will be sent with your joining instructions about 10 days prior to the arrival date.
The hotel was not of the standard expected; food was not very good especially at breakfast. It seemed poorly managed though indiviual staff were doing their best and when there was a leak from the room above into mine on the second evening I was quickly moved to a superior room. In fact I had reported signs of a leak on the ceiling that morning and I assume it wasn't investigated. A small criticism, but important: the hotel decor was very dark and the overall impression gloomy, and many rooms had windows overlooking the atrium, itself a bleak and empty area, so were doubly gloomy. That said, the hotel was very well placed in the city centre. The holiday overall was superb, packed with a great variety places and artistic works to see and well organised. Maddie was an excellent leader and lecturer.
Review by Handley who travelled 30-August-2024
Travel Editions feedback:
We are pleased that overall, the tour with Maddie was superb. Although we are disappointed to read your comments relating to the hotel and we will be reviewing this with them.
Our lecturer, Maddie Hewitson was outstanding.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 30-August-2024
Superb course made especially good by the knowledge and enthusiasm of the leader, Maddie Hewitson. I enjoyed every minute.
Review by Jameson who travelled 30-August-2024
The coach transfers were very good. Maddie Hewitson was an excellent guide and her knowledge and ability to link the Art and Sculpture as an experience was first class.
Review by White who travelled 30-August-2024
Review by Anonymous who travelled 30-August-2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the short holiday Exploring C20 art in Yorkshire. It completely lived up to my expectations and the organisation was second to none. The 2 tour managers were extremely knowledgable and greatly enhanced the experience, mind you I was extremely tired when I got home.
Review by Brewster who travelled 22-January-2025
Knowledgeable and insightful talks on 20th century art by Gerald Deslandes
Review by Fare who travelled 22-January-2025
Visit to the National Media Museum was not really relevant to Yorkshire Art. We wouild have preferred more of David Hockney.
Review by Graham who travelled 22-January-2025
Our tutor was incredibly well informed, considerate to all members of the party and looked to make sure that all our individual needs were met. Hotel food and rooms were excellent. Only downside were some rather boisterous guests. Overall a brilliant short break and I will be booking another.
Review by Carter who travelled 22-January-2025
Two tour leaders complemented each other very well. Excellent itinerary. Hotel only OK but good location.
Review by Daugherty who travelled 22-January-2025
Review by Cooper who travelled 22-January-2025
It was a great tour, Gerald Deslandes an excellent ArtGuide and looked after us all really well.
Review by johnson who travelled 22-January-2025
Review by Anonymous who travelled 30-August-2024
This was a really energising weekend, with a good range of things to see and above all, the really outstanding leadership of our tour guide, Maddie Hewitson. She shared her wide knowledge of C20th century art and sculpture and its historical and local context in a very accessible way, and enthused us all. My only suggestion would be that the 'whisperer' devices which enabled us to hear Maddie so well on Day 1 should be held over to Day 2, to ensure that her commentary on the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is also fully audible.
Review by Morton who travelled 30-August-2024
Travel Editions feedback:
We are delighted that the tour was such a success, and we will look into keeping the VOX headsets for the Yorkshire Sculpture park, thank you for that suggestion.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 30-August-2024
This was my first trip with Travel Editions and I really enjoyed it. In fact it exceeded my expectations so very well done. I'm looking forward to my next trip in the new year already. The pace was just right - not too hectic but well worth while.
Review by Irving who travelled 30-August-2024
It was a very convivial and friendly group of people and it was a pleasure to spend time with them. Maddie Hewitson was a brilliant tour guide and was so knowledgeable and quite inspiring. The first time that I have gone on a trip like this and it was an excellent experience.
Review by Dixon who travelled 30-August-2024
Review by Anonymous who travelled 30-August-2024
Review by Anonymous who travelled 30-August-2024
Dr Maddy Hewitson was quite excellent. She was highly informed and insightful, and yet a delightful travelling companion. I couldn't praise her highly enough.
Review by Waite who travelled 30-August-2024
I really enjoyed this trip. It was most interesting and our tour manager Maddie was absolutely inspirational! She was extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and enthusiastic. I learnt a lot from her lectures and guided visits.
Review by Ryalls who travelled 13-October-2023
we enjoyed this well designed tour, helped by a very knowledgeable tour guide and assistant.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 13-October-2023
Our guide was excellent and the tour was well planned but I thought the hotel substandard for the price. No choice of dinner and breakfast food not hot but notwithstanding I enjoyed the tour very much.
Review by Sullivan who travelled 13-October-2023
The tour fulfilled expectations. We had a very full programme and enjoyed it all. The lectures were informative and interesting. The hotel was comfortable. The two dinners were excellent; the breakfasts slightly less so.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 13-October-2023
Review by Anonymous who travelled 13-October-2023
The tour was excellent, particularly the lecturer Maddie, however my room at the Radisson was tired, with damaged furniture, cold and on both days the room was still not made up until around 6 pm
Review by Anonymous who travelled 13-October-2023
An absolutely first class trip. Our tour Director and Manager were superb and the choice of locations couldn’t have been better. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Review by Conway who travelled 13-October-2023
A great tour with plenty of Art to enjoy. We had good weather for the tour of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park which was a bonus. The two evening meals were a bit bland but having plenty of wine helped. Overall an excellent tour and great talks + guide
Review by Clement who travelled 13-October-2023
I would have appreciated a detailed itinerary in advance. Dining room was too small and difficult to have conversations.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 13-October-2023
Review by Anonymous who travelled 13-October-2023
A most enjoyable and informative tour. It was a bonus to be with like minded people!
Review by Cremlyn who travelled 23-September-2022
This was an excellent holiday all the trips and the talks were very good and I enjoyed it very much. The only criticism I have was for the food in the hotel. The breakfast was ok, but the evening meals were very poor. The meat was very tough and difficult to cut and eat. There was no choice and I was pleased that on my extra night I could go out to eat somewhere different. The staff in the restaurant were good, friendly and worked very hard, it just was that the food was not good quality.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 23-September-2022
The enthusiasm of the lecturer was contagious and resulted in a most enjoyable tour with everyone responding and identifying with the topics discussed
Review by Anonymous who travelled 23-September-2022
I did not receive the final documents for this tour. The hotel food was grim, tough meat, tasteless vegetables stodgy puddings. Even the breakfast was poor - stodgy tasteless pastries, slow toaster, unappetising presentation. By contrast the input from the Expert" Peter was wonderful, inspiring and informative. His enthusiasm carried the day . The "Tetley" ciach was rather antiquated and it was not surprising it broke down, but thr management of this m ishap as with the rest of the tour was excellent.
Review by Millar who travelled 23-September-2022
Itinerary excellent. Knowledgeable and interesting lecturer but too much time was taken up on site by long unnecessary explanations, leaving reduced time to enjoy the exhibits. The tour manager seemed ti have difficulty organizing and checking boarding, which often resulted in delays..
Review by Anonymous who travelled 23-September-2022
Enjoyed everything - Peter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Rosemary was very helpful. The accommodation and food were very good and the length of visits seemed just right.
Review by Heasman who travelled 23-September-2022
Overall very enjoyable but the Hilton food was not good and the room lighting made reading impossible once the sun had gone in! I couldn't find things and was very inconvenienced by the " Mood" lighting esp at the desk where reading was impossible. How do business people work?
Review by Fynn who travelled 23-September-2022
Review by Anonymous who travelled 23-September-2022
The hotel was OK but the two suppers were awful. Horrible "Bisto" gravy over both meals and really badly cooked not worthy of a four star hotel The tour itself was excellent and the Tour guide really expanded my knowledge was enthusiastic and kind to everyone . She not only answered every question in depth but made it all enjoyable
Review by Ratchford who travelled 22-July-2022
I enjoyed the trip very much and our guide, Maddie, was excellent...knowledgable and enthusiastic. Everything was very well organised. The highlight visit for me was Salt's Mill. If I could tweak the programme I would leave out the Henry Moore Institute and spend that time instead in the Leeds Art Gallery, which I didn't have time to see all of. The hotel let the trip down. The food was mediocre and I had to change rooms because of very loud music coming up from outside on the first night. The second room's air conditioning wasn't working properly and I had two nights of the racket of the AC unit but no cool air.
Review by Spink who travelled 22-July-2022
A good balance between guided activities and free time, guide’s enthusiasm was appreciated, a great weekend break!
Review by Barham who travelled 22-July-2022
The windows of my bedroom needed replacing, they were not double glazed and were a poor fit; consequently I was kept awake until 3am by a night club music.
Review by Pizey who travelled 13-May-2022
Leeds hotel far from 4 star BOTH DINNERS VERY POOR APART FROM SOUP PORK CHOP SO TOUGH UNABLE TO CUT IT UP Staff in hotel very helpful Steve and Maddie very good pleasant and helpful We did enjoy the holiday
Review by Stephens who travelled 13-May-2022
A very good trip, well designed and with a knowledgeable guide. Only quibble was the lack of choice at dinner, it was a set menu with just one dish per course
Review by Carter who travelled 13-May-2022
The one disappointment was the hotel food.Breakfast fine but the evening meal was very mediocre.
Review by Cartmill who travelled 13-May-2022
Very enjoyable trip covering a wide range of art. Maddie was a delight and very well informed.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 13-May-2022
Guide Madelene Boden excellent
Review by Challis who travelled 13-May-2022
Overall, enjoyable and informative tour. Dinner on second night had been kept too long and was dried out. Hacksaw would have been more appropriate to cut the pork rather than normal cutlery.
Review by Wilson who travelled 13-May-2022
I really enjoyed this tour. The organisation was spot on and we had sufficient time to look around in the 2 big attractions of the day - the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Salt's Mill. The talks were excellent - very informative and interesting.
Review by Sage who travelled 13-May-2022
What an incredible weekend! We saw so much and visited places that ensured we experienced a wide range of good quality "Art In Yorkshire" It more than lived up to expectations. A special mention needs to go to Maddie whose enthusiasm and knowledge ensured we came away having been totally inspired. Thank you.
Review by Thomas who travelled 13-May-2022
I would have liked more time at Saltaire, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Hepworth wakefield and less at the smaller venues. I was disappointed that the bulk of the Hepworth collection wasn't at Wakefield when we visited as this was the main reason I came on the trip. But I enjoyed seeing the building and garden.
Review by Raafat who travelled 13-May-2022
A well planned weekend, and excellent guide. Even the weather was perfect!
Review by Feighan who travelled 13-May-2022
I was rather underwhelmed with the Leeds Art Gallery! While their restaurant/tea room was nice, I felt lost there and had no idea what I was looking for specifically. There was an excellent free photography exhibition outside that I found far more to my taste - Britain from the Air put together by the Royal Geographic!
Review by Maughan who travelled 24-September-2021
Wonderful experience. Maddie and her excellent colleague were brilliant. Thank you.
Review by Cartwright who travelled 24-September-2021
Review by Anonymous who travelled 24-September-2021
Satisfactory on the whole, better on Sunday, Leeds museum pretty useless.. Sculpture park best. Hilton dinners poor!
Review by Milward who travelled 24-September-2021
Very good tour. Packed with content. Excellent Tour guide in Maddie. Hotel a bit soulless. Breakfast good. Evening meal only satisfactory, with very little choice. Could have done with clear instructons as to which exit to use from Leeds station to find the hotel. I ended up wandering around the streets of Leeds having taken the wrong exit!
Review by Anonymous who travelled 24-September-2021
This was my first trip with Travel Editions. I enjoyed the tour and the company of fellow travellers. The Hilton Hotel was adequate - it is a little “tired”. It is difficult for guides in Covid times but a little more info on the layout of the Sculpture Park, for example, would have been helpful. Give out maps the evening before, perhaps, and include in Powerpoint presentation. Similarly for Saltaire.
Review by Cooper who travelled 24-September-2021
This was a well-organised, informative and highly enjoyable tour. All arrangements were clear and the tour managers were helpful, friendly and engaging. A great weekend.
Review by Lacey-Hatton who travelled 24-September-2021
Good leadership of group who could not be blamed for some bits of the tour (Hendry Moore gallery] being not available.
Review by Browning who travelled 24-September-2021
The hotel said I did not have a n extra night booked, but March sorted it out.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 23-July-2021
I thoroughly enjoyed my first Travel Editions holiday and will be booking more in the future I am sure. My only concern was that because of Covid Maddy could not guide us on arrival at a venue - I would have preferred the highlights to be introduced - as Henry Moore was at YSP before being set loose
Review by Fletcher who travelled 23-July-2021
Maddy was an excellent tour guide, so knowledgable , friendly and approachable. It was so good to be in a tour group again and almost back to normal. We felt very safe throughout the W/E. It's wetted our appetite to explore more of that part of England .
Review by Gillett who travelled 23-July-2021
Actually very good, hotel food not great, room only ok. Maddie very engaging and knowledgeable. Please pass on if anyone else ever asks about posher dining when they stay on, The Ivy in the Victoria Quarter is very good, we did Brasserie Blanc for lunch before we left on the Monday afternoon at her recommendation also good. .
Review by Davies who travelled 23-July-2021
Very much enjoyed Maddie Boden's guiding. Fluent, knowledgeable, enthusisastic. We were lucky with the weather too. A cold, wet day at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park would have been no fun. The coach worked well for all our visits.
Review by Barton who travelled 23-July-2021
We're really glad the tour went ahead and felt the organisation was excellent. The hotel reception and breakfast arrangements were fine but we felt our room was not up to standard. The lighting in the room and bathroom was very poor, it was rather tatty and very noisy. The noise from the railway station, the traffic and the (cooling?) fans on the roof below was certainly a problem and kept us awake. The safe didn't work and we reported this to reception. Unfortunately it wasn't possible for a maintenance engineer to look at the fault before we left for the day's tour so we didn't pursue this. We didn't report the problems with the room to Maddie the tour guide as we were just pleased that the tour went ahead and that the safety measures in place made us feel comfortable.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 23-July-2021
The hotel was v. noisy and we wondered if it might be better to try and book weekdays instead of w/e's when full of parties. Sleep interrupted both nights. Unable to book pool w.o. paying £10 cancellation charge. Carpark v. narrow and a nightmare to drive round. The meals were v.limited, there was no choice, it was either one or the other. We did not realise we could not have the alternative option(vegetarian) if we had not stated this beforehand. It was chicken, pot. and gravy one night, and pork pot. and gravy the second. I asked for the veg. option and they said they had limited nos.
Review by Foden who travelled 23-July-2021
I waited for four years to come on this trip, and it didn't disappoint. I loved every visit we made and every discovery along the way. Slogging through the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in the pouring rain was wonderful, too, and I'll never forget it.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 27-September-2019
Review by Anonymous who travelled 27-September-2019
Nicely done. Tour manager and his guide colleague both informative and passionate on their art historical subjects, most considerate of their tour group's welfare and ran the timetable well, despite some quite harsh weather during the Sculpture Park walk. Many thanks. C&C Radley
Review by Radley who travelled 27-September-2019
A very enjoyable, informative and well balanced tour (despite bad weather!). Gerald, the tour manager, knew his field very well and was very helpful and thoughtful with everyone.
Review by Spence who travelled 26-July-2019
The hotel staff were brilliant especially Chef Craig. My wife has ulcerative colitis so has to be very careful with food. Craig came to see us, noted exactly what was needed and served it personally. On his day off he left instructions with his staff to continue his good work. It made our visit. The tour was excellent too!
Review by Cook who travelled 26-July-2019
Flight/Train/Ferry is not applicable, as I organised my own. Gerald was a delight, and his commentary illuminating. The sites we visited were very interesting and together gave a coherent picture of C20 Yorkshire art.
Review by Churchman who travelled 26-July-2019
Gerald was superb as host, tour manager. His knowledge is outstanding, and he gave unstinted time with us while guiding us around each of the venues. I believe he has suggested that Cartwright Hall be taken out of the tour. I fully agree with this as the venue, although suitable for school visits, it lacks 'adult friendly' facilities. more time in Salts Mill and Leeds would be good.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 26-July-2019
Gerald, the expert tour guide was excellent in terms of his historical and art knowledge and in his subtle but firm organisation to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day. Hotel well selected in terms of location near the station making travel easy. Whilst there was a hitch on check-in (giving me the key for an occupied room) the receptionist immediately upgraded me and offered a drinks voucher. Spa was a relaxing bonus on arrival.
Review by Cooper who travelled 26-July-2019
Really excellent tour only let down by the hotel. Tour manager was very helpful with our first hotel issue however the other issue arouse on the extra night. Please see email you have been copied into.
Review by Gledhill who travelled 26-July-2019
This is a very good & informative tour. The guides were excellent. We would suggest more time in Saltaire. This was the only visit that we felt rushed . At least an additional 1.5 hours free time to explore the gallery and the village would have been welcome. Also, we could have had the option of making our own way back to the hotel from the Leeds Art Gallery. Thank you
Review by Anonymous who travelled 17-May-2019
Overall this fulfilled my expectations. The group was very pleasant and made the whole experience a fuller and more interesting one. The enthusiasm and brilliant communication skills of the tour manager were exemplary. The pre experience of members of the group was very wide, and the erudition and wide experience of the lecturer were admirable, and his thoughtfulness for the care of the members was kind and efficient. However, as someone who was fairly engaged experienced in the field I found the heavy amount of input off putting. Times have moved on and the male gaze should no longer dominate presentations. There is a need for open ended questioning and responses. A lighter touch. A gentler expectation. I think that this feed back form is, of necessity, rather blunt , and does not allow for a more nuanced response!
Review by Anonymous who travelled 17-May-2019
The venues visited were exactly the reason i came on the tour, and I saw art works which were memorable and made the whole trip worthwhile, especially YSP and The Hepworth. Saturday however was too crammed, Cartwright Hall was too much to take in after the scale of Salts Mill. 14.00hrs in Leeds was too late in the day for lunch. There is a limit to how much visual information someone can absorb in one day! The commentaries were informed but sometimes were just the personal preferences of the speaker. Although it was thought provoking much of the ability to see the art work was overwhelmed by the constant amount of verbal explanation. The hotel facilities were good, although the dinners provided were poor.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 17-May-2019
It was a very well organised tour and we enjoyed the site visits. The only hiccup was with the evening meal on the second night when the service was exceedingly slow. This was the fault of the Hilton Hotel and not our tour manager but you might want to take it up with the Hilton if you use them again.
Review by Andrews who travelled 17-May-2019
Review by Anonymous who travelled 17-May-2019
Quality of evening meals in the Hilton hotel was disappointing
Review by Anonymous who travelled 17-May-2019
Review by Anonymous who travelled 17-May-2019
The timing could be better. For example having a 90 minute lecture after travelling and eating dinner was too much for me and I left early to go to bed. Speakers should be reminded about the 45 minute optimum for any talk or lecture.
Review by Scott who travelled 17-May-2019
We loved every minute of the trip. We are planning our next trip and will be in touch. Many thanks for everything.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 28-September-2018
We very much enjoyed the tour and found both guides very knowledgable. The programme was very full of interest and we saw a lot. We were however disappointed with the Hilton Hotel in Leeds. The vegetarian options were very poor and unimaginative. The menu on the first night consisted of a salad of shredded lettuce, croutons and a tiny amount of grated cheese followed by cheese filled pasta in cheese sauce. We also had problems with the ensuite.Tthe extractor fam was not working and the door squeeked horrendously when opened. We informed reception who assured us that they would attend to it, however nothing was done.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 28-September-2018
Convenience of railway station to hotel excellent Overall an excellent inspiring experience with a very thoughtful, professional and knowledgeable tutor
Review by McQuay who travelled 28-September-2018
Dinner in hotel was OK first night, really poor second. Surprised such food still served. All places visited were excellent. Special mention to Madeleine for her enthusiasm, knowledge and good humour.
Review by Cunningham who travelled 28-September-2018
A very enjoyable weekend the tour manager was very knowledgeable and the site seeing tours were all very interesting. The hotel was in a very convenient location but the evening meals were disappointing.. Overall a very enjoyable weekend and I look forward to joining another tour in the future
Review by Anonymous who travelled 28-September-2018
Review by Anonymous who travelled 28-September-2018
hotel fine except for saturday evening meal( included) a disappointment after excellent service on Friday.
Review by Anonymous who travelled 28-September-2018
Gerald was beyond superb, his knowledge and descriptions were excellent. However, being slightly hard of hearing it would have been a good idea for him to have a microphone in the hotel meeting room as he has a soft voice under any circumstances!! Madelaine was equally good, very knowledgeable, and a delightful person. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and am looking at the brochures for Christmas and the New Year!!
Review by Wilson who travelled 28-September-2018
Shown above.
Review by White who travelled 28-September-2018
Review by who travelled 27-July-2018
Both tour managers, Gerald and Madeleine, were excellent in terms of the breadth of their knowledge and how it was conveyed, and also in terms of the tour organisation e.g. keeping us informed about where to meet when, loos etc. I have already recommended this tour to friends. My only comment or slight complaint is that the tour details said the tour would probably finish between 5:45 and 6:30. In fact, we were back in Leeds at 5 pm. I had booked a 7:45 train (to be on the safe side) back to London and had to wait around for 2 hours.
Review by who travelled 27-July-2018
Review by who travelled 27-July-2018
Review by who travelled 27-July-2018
Lovely time - if only it hadnt decided to rain whilst we were going round the sculpture park! Hotel staff all lovely. So many of them, didnt see the same one twice. We had a small army of people looking after us at the first reception/dinner and we had coffee. Second dinner one lady with some help and no coffee. Im busy looking through the brochure for another trip - just can`t make up my mind!
Review by who travelled 27-July-2018
It was a very concentrated tour The talks in the evening were excellent but not really enough time to relax before they began. Perhaps each day could have ended at 5.0 or even 4.30 Given that the group was mostly over 60 a little more time to relax would have been welcome. The tour guide was very caring and considerate for the well being of everyone in the group which was a delight to see . We
Review by Coon who travelled 27-July-2018
Really enjoyable tour. Excellent tour guides, very well informed. Good company and good food.
Review by Houghton who travelled 27-July-2018
This is our first Travel Editions - we were extremely impressed with our two leaders - they were clear and precise in their instructions at every venue and were very knowledgeable and a joy to be with. Learning was totally enjoyable. It was the best tour we have been on for all its organisation and knowledge. The coach facilities were equally good.
Review by Fisher who travelled 18-May-2018
Review by who travelled 18-May-2018
Very enjoyable and informative weekend with friendly group of people.
Review by who travelled 18-May-2018
Gerald and Madeline were superb. They were friendly, knowledgeable and very patient. We learned a lot and did not feel rushed or patronised. Leeds was a revelation. The city was far more dynamic than we had expected, with world-class art galleries and the surrounding c ountryside was breathtaking.
Review by Goddard who travelled 18-May-2018
Bed very uncomfortable - mattress desperately needed replacement. Matter raised with hotel who put duvet over mattress which didn't really solve problem. Food OK but chicken was served for set meal on first night and was the only meat option on the second night.
Review by Nash who travelled 18-May-2018
Review by who travelled 18-May-2018
This tour far surpassed my expectations. Both tour managers were patient and efficient in dealing with a completely full tour: Gerald Deslandes, in particular, was a font of information and opinions (which I'm glad he shared). Very much wish we had had a full day at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Review by Palmer who travelled 13-October-2017
A superb tour manager. He was very caring, professional, listened to people and knowledgeable.
Review by Ms G McQuay who travelled 14-October-2016
Most enjoyable especially as Gerald rearranged things so we went round the Sculpture park in the sunshine. That, and the Hepworth and Salt Mill were my interests.Would have liked more of Saltaire .
Review by Miss Dilys Ward who travelled 14-October-2016
An excellent tour; enjoyed all the visits and Gerald's excellent talks. There was no Tour Manager which we not explained.did a lot in the time available.
Review by Ms Sonia Richardson who travelled 14-October-2016
Admin few office hitches
Review by Mr J Robertson who travelled 14-October-2016
The only problem was the Saturday night meal. The meal was adequate but the waitress did not offer a wine list, we were requested to buy our own drinks at the bar. A very ordinary bottle of red wine cost £30, my husband had to queue, buy the bottle and carry the wine glasses to the table. This was in a high class hotel and was not satisfactory. Otherwise it was an excellent tour, which we much enjoyed.
Review by Mrs Angela Wilson who travelled 14-October-2016
I enjoyed the weekend, first time I'd travelled with your company. Rather early starts for me and I didn't enjoy the Museum of Media or the Henry Moore Institute. I would have preferred to concentrate on Hockney, Moore and Hepworth and have slightly shorter days.
Review by Mrs Andrea Haddad who travelled 14-October-2016
Gerard Deslandes was very interesting and made the tour come alive for me. I will look out another of his tours for the future, maybe Sicily.....
Review by Mrs Angela Diamond who travelled 14-October-2016
Well organised tours with enough free time. Central hotel so city centre was within walking range
Review by Mrs J Hogan who travelled 14-October-2016
I enjoyed the content of the tour. The hotel was rather too close to Leeds station. Room good standard but breakfast let down by dirty cutlery and plate (reported to management).
Review by Ms Ann Douthwaite who travelled 30-September-2016
I enjoyed it and I imagine Temple Newsom was included because Leeds Art Gallery was closed. I think it was stretching it a bit to include it in a visit to 20th. century Yorkshire Art. Gerald was excellent.
Review by Ms Susan Ryall who travelled 30-September-2016
a mixed bag that didnt live up to description of 20th century art, eg media museum and temple newsum could easily have been deleted; and henry moore institute exhibition at end of long weekend was too much. We appreciate that some of this was due to closure of leeds art gallery, but longer at sculpture park or free time in leeds would have been better for us. And more time at saltaire would have been better than trip to media museum
Review by Mr Stephen Fisher who travelled 30-September-2016
Travel Editions feedback:
Thank you for your comments and yes Leeds Art gallery is closed currently for essential repairs to its Victorian roof. The itinerary has been changed for 2017 and can be viewed on our website.
A number of problems with very noisy neighbours at night in the Hilton Hotel, unfortunately, as coincided with Leeds Pop Festival. Trip very enjoyable, particularly, Sculpture Park. Would have liked longer at Saltaire to explore its' history.
Review by Ms Avril Bruton who travelled 26-August-2016
Review by Mrs Finch who travelled 26-August-2016
Made own travel arrangements so marked "poor" just to complete form. Everything about this tour was excellent not only leaders, tour content but also weather and scenery. Thank you.
Review by Mrs Sharon Ickringill who travelled 26-August-2016
Should have spent a bit longer at our destinations
Review by Mrs Karol Bernstein who travelled 26-August-2016
A big Thank you to Gerald and Karen for a wonderful trip around the art of Yorkshire! It was my first time with Travel Editions, but it will not be the last! I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the trip, which was very well organised. Gerald was an extremely interesting guide and Karen was a caring Tour Manager. Well done and thank you once again!
Review by Mrs Yvonne Richards who travelled 26-August-2016
Our expert guide, Gerald Deslandes, was excellent. His lectures were well researched and very interesting and his information and guidance on site most impressive. Our tour manager, Karen Blackwell, was charming, friendly and efficient and the tour was very enjoyable and well organised. I am looking forward to my next holiday with you.
Review by Mrs Valerie Bowser who travelled 26-August-2016
An excellent visit to Yorkshire art. First class lecturer and tour guide with very good service from our tour manager. Few criticisms but perhaps too much was packed into the week-end - the final trip to the Henry Moore Institute could have been omitted and more time spent elsewhere. Hotel rooms were fine, breakfasts OK but dinners could have been of a higher standard. My partner has a disability and the provision of support was first class. The free use of a motorised scooter at Yorks Sculpture Park made all the difference and enabled her to see so much more.
Review by Mr Richard Buswell who travelled 26-August-2016
The lecturer/guide was excellent and very well informed not only on 20th Century Art but on a wide range of topics. We found the venues inspiring although there were too many over the two days and it would have been better to concentrate on Hockney, Moore and Hepworth. The tour leader was very good and all was well organised. The hotel was 'ordinary' but we appreciate that it was near the main rail station. We flew to Leeds Bradford Airport which was very easy - directions however less than easy and we ended up at the Hilton Doubletree. A very enjoyable weekend.
Review by Mrs Ursula Starkie who travelled 26-August-2016
Overall an excellent and well-planned trip. ~Accompanying lecturer, Gabriel, had an unfortunate speech impediment which was distracting, especially as he was so determined to impart his very considerable knowledge at great length. Overall, though, a very good weekend. Bus and driver excellent. Very friendly and helpful hotel staff. Good itinerary.
Review by Ms Avery Nelson who travelled 02-October-2015
Slight cock-up re: Leeds Art Gallery - this could have been avoided if people had done their homework.
Review by Mrs Clare Platts who travelled 02-October-2015
more time @ prime sites,Saltaire, YSP, Hepworth Museum. Scrap Media Centre-Poor and a waste of valuable travelling time. Great shame re. closure of Leeds Art Gallery on our date. Final day seemed rushed-weather was fantastic so more time @ YSP would have been amazing. maybe better use of time but overall Gerard and Gabriel's input were invaluable. Would certainly look for Gerard in another tour.
Review by Mrs Ann Start who travelled 02-October-2015
The dinners at the hotel were just satisfactory The breakfasts were very good.
Review by Miss Jean Jones who travelled 02-October-2015
After our disappointment at the accommodation on the PR Oxford tour we were very impressed with the Crowne Plaza Leeds and the tour was excellent, expertly managed and explained by Gerald and Gabriel. We were also very lucky with the weather at the YSP.
Review by Mr Christopher Garner who travelled 02-October-2015
Gerald Deslandes was an outstanding guide and very good with people. All the visits were excellent. Gabriel, although knowledgeable, was not so easy to listen to and once I found myself wandering off away from the party to look at some art on my own. I learned a lot on the various visits and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park visit was inspirational.
Review by Burrows who travelled 28-August-2015
Could have skipped Bradford completely and spent more time at Saltair. Didn't have the opportunity to explore the town, shops, church etc...and the Media Museum really didn't add anything to the trip. Two sites in one day are enough!! Lectures and guides were excellent, but difficult to hear lecturer. It would definitely have helped to have the sound amplified, considering the age of the audience. Really excellent sites to see....Would have been happy to have a whole day at the Sculpture Park, as well...so could envision a three day visit to cover Moore, Hepworth, and Hockney. Guides were excellent, but had to cover so much in so little time.
Review by Ms Susan Zagor who travelled 28-August-2015
Review by Mr Roger Cornwell who travelled 28-August-2015
We felt that the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Leeds had a number of faults. The bedrooms were unbearably hot and the only way to cool them was to switch the air-conditioning before going out and leave it on. The room would sometimes heat up again during the night and need the air-conditioning again, the noise of which kept us awake. At the evening meal there was no way we could order drinks and had to go up to the bar on the floor above and carry them down. The shower in the bathroom was so tethered that it only showered the taps underneath, making the job of getting any water on oneself very difficult. Prices of drinks were astronomical and we felt there was no justification for quite such high ones.
Review by Dr John Lester who travelled 28-August-2015
Enthusiastic ,knowledgeable guides. Very attentive to varying needs . Lovely hotel and staff . Even good weather . Exhausting for oldies but worth it . Hope I,ll be able to manage next year .
Review by Mrs R Wilson who travelled 28-August-2015
THANKS A GREAT TIME,TOUR MANAGER WAS VERY GOOD. MARJOLEIN AND ROGER CORNWELL.
Review by Mr Roger Cornwell who travelled 28-August-2015
Gerald Deslandes is an excellent speaker and was unfailingly courteous and patient with everyone. (There were several people who had difficulty moving around.) Gabriel Williams was also helpful but could probably benefit from some voice training. The hotel was fine although the dinners were disappointing. Altogether an excellent and enjoyable weekend.
Review by Ms Ylva French who travelled 28-August-2015
Crown Plaza convenient for Motorway and Rail Station, room large and clean, shower poor, food dreadful - boring and vegetables undercooked. Gerald Deslandes first class - clearly expert, amusing, attentive Gabriel Williams very good, interesting material, delivery technique could do with a little polish to be excellent but still very good. As attentive as Gerald. Well chosen itinerary. Make sure you hang on to these two people!
Review by Dr Anthony Pickering who travelled 28-August-2015
Review by Mr Eric Thomas who travelled 28-August-2015
Venues on the Saturday were too rushed. Would have been good to spend more time at Saltaire as there is so much to see. Unnecessary visit to National Media Museum as it seemed to have little or nothing in common with the rest of the tour. Tour manager Gerald was excellent, very helpful and informative.
Review by Ms Vivien Heffernan who travelled 28-August-2015
Talk on Moore and Hepworth was due to start at 6.30. TM waited until everyone there before starting so didn't begin till 6.45. Still finished at 7.30 so we were short changed. Should have started on time and let latecomers miss some, instead of the keen ones.
Review by Mr Donald Webster who travelled 12-June-2015
The tour itself was excellent with a very knowledgeable and likeable leader.The hotel was somewhat disappointing in that I was repeatedly woken up by noisy 'neighbours', an early morning call was late and the shower attachment came away in my hand - but overall an extremely good trip.
Review by Mrs Pat Stone who travelled 12-June-2015
Gerald was an inspirational guide with considerable knowledge. Gabriel was weaker in his delivery although knowledgeable. He needs to be briefer in his responses. Well balanced programme. Wonderful time albeit with Yorkshire rain and mist.
Review by Mrs Sylvia Oram who travelled 12-June-2015
This was an excellent holiday. It was well planned, well organised and well led. Gerald and Gabriel were very knowledgeable and helped me to understand much more about modern art than I would have thought possible in a weekend.
Review by Mrs Ann Browne who travelled 12-June-2015
Really enjoyed the tour
Review by Mrs Miranda Seymour-Smith who travelled 12-June-2015
All was well done and the Crown Plaza Leeds proved an excellent choice
Review by Ms Sheila Dickson who travelled 10-April-2015
It would have be good for the second evening meal to have had it in the room the talk was in, not in the hotel dining room
Review by Mrs Dee Thompson who travelled 10-April-2015
Evening lectures too long.
Review by Mrs D Jones who travelled 10-April-2015
Gerald & Gabriel were very knowledgeable. We learned a great deal about Hockney & sculpture in particular. They also made it fun & were patient & calm with emergencies & the individual needs of group members. We would like to have spent more time walking around the Yorkshire Sculpture Park: the weather & schedule made this difficult. All the venues were fascinating & we would love to return for a more leisurely exploration.
Review by Mrs Catherine Baker who travelled 10-April-2015
My only reason for giving admin a'good' rather than excellent is that it would have been helpful for my friend to have all the literature regarding the weekend instead of my having to photo a copy for her but apart from that everything was extremely well organised. Thank you for a lovely weekend Connie Brown
Review by Mrs C Brown who travelled 10-April-2015
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I did have to complain to the hotel about the heating . I think we all had to put air con on in room. The private dinner was a little disappointing. No choice and we hadn't been informed beforehand of the meal.
Review by Mrs S Jacques who travelled 10-April-2015
Both Gabriel and Gerald were very knowledgeable and interesting and are what made the tour so enjoyable.
Review by Mrs Helen Evemy who travelled 10-April-2015
Everything was excellent. .The tour manager couldn't have been better informed or more interesting, or more considerate, thereby setting the tone for a very enjoyable week-end.. The second guide complemented him well in her knowledge, approach and delivery..
Review by Mrs Susan Roebuck who travelled 12-September-2014
Having previously thought that the Hilton was a good 'brand' , I was very dsiappointed with them. I did fill in their feedback form, but Iam fairly certain it was filed in the bin!
Review by Ms Sarah Dow who travelled 12-September-2014
A really good tour. Its the first i have dared to take with 'an organised group'. Wont be so scared in future. Please thank our tour leaders, who were both excellent.
Review by Mrs C Simpson who travelled 12-September-2014
Breakfast was good at the Leeds Hilton but dinners were disappointing. Very informative and helpful guides.
Review by Mrs Liz Webster who travelled 29-August-2014
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Review by Mr David Mayer who travelled 29-August-2014
All interesting and enjoyable. Lectures marginally long. My wife found it difficult to stand listening to presentations in galleries - suggest you mention taking portable seats for any with problems standing?
Review by Mr A Crouch who travelled 25-April-2014
The hotel deserves a special mention.Absolutely first-rate.
Review by Miss Elisabeth Bishop who travelled 25-April-2014
Review by Mr David Riddle who travelled 25-April-2014
We were well cared for. Gerald and Rebecca were excellent. We will travel with you again.
Review by Mr Brian Dowling who travelled 25-April-2014
Accommodation Dinners at hotel only fair. Stayed on Sunday evening at hotel and dinner off a la carte menu was excellent! Breakfasts, however, were good. Tours Very good but not enough time at Bradford Museum of TV to do it any justice at all better to miss out completely and spend more time elsewhere
Review by Mrs Gail Saunders who travelled 25-April-2014
Gerald Deslandes was an excellent speaker and made us all feel very welcome. Also, he was very aware of the need for breaks, seating during talks(if needed) which was much appreciated.
Review by Ms Stella hillier who travelled 25-April-2014
