FAQs

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What's the best way to reach Helmsley?

Answer

For international visitors (almost all of you), you can fly into the United Kingdom via either London or Manchester. Remember to check travel registration requirements as these are set to change in 2025. If you choose London, you can either rent a car and then drive north (4+ hours), or take the train until the last few miles which require a taxi. If you choose Manchester, you can also take the train but a car is much faster option (around 2 hours). Rental cars might be available closer to Helmsley (in York, for example). In general, having access to a car for the duration of your trip greatly eases travel in this rural location.

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If we use the train system, how do we make train reservations?

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Train reservations can be made at www.thetrainline.com. We strongly encourage reservations in advance of any train journey as trains can fill quickly.

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How many days for travel?

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Our hope is that you explore the UK in the week prior to the wedding: most require at least two days (from the East Coast) to overcome jet lag. If you arrive in the UK the weekend before the wedding and then leave the Monday following the wedding, this should allow you time to acclimate and enjoy your surroundings.

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What is the wedding day structure?

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We begin with a Roman Catholic Mass and then proceed to Duncombe Park for a wedding ceremony, cocktail party, dinner reception, and after party. Buses will be available from Helmsley to Mass, then from Mass back to Duncombe Park, and then from Duncombe Park in the late evening back to Helmsley.

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Any idea about the weather?

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England in mid summer is usually temperate.