Northumbria is one of the most appealing destinations to visit with rugged unspoilt landscapes, it gives the impression that many parts of this quiet part of the country is yet to be discovered.
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27 June - 2 July 2021
Sunday - Friday
6 Days
From £510
South Shields | Durham | Newcastle | River Tyne Boat Cruise | Alnwick Castle | Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
Northumberland is a magical place...
filled with ancient castles; hidden gardens; unspoilt beaches; rolling hills; rugged moorland; sweeping views; friendly little market towns and a cultural heritage all of its own.
It's one of the most appealing destinations to visit with its rugged unspoilt landscapes; it gives the impression that many parts of this quiet part of the country is yet to be discovered.
We depart for your holiday from your own front door, join your tour coach and travel to Newcastle with comfort stops enroute. Arriving late afternoon at your hotel, tea/coffee & biscuits will be served whilst your luggage is taken to your room, time to relax before dinner.
Today we head for the coast and South Shields, home of the late Catherine Cookson, continuing past Marsden Bay, Whitburn and Seaburn before turning inland across to the ancient and historic City of Durham, acclaimed as a World Heritage Site and dominated by the magnificent Norman Cathedral and Castle, high above the River Wear.
We have a leisurely morning in Newcastle with chance to see the city, later we join the boat at the quayside for a fabulous cruise on the River Tyne with expert commentary, and the cruise will take you under many of the Tyne Bridges.
Our excursion today takes you past Blyth and Ashington to Amble, Warkworth and historic Alnwick where we visit the magnificent Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland dating back to 1309. The castle was featured in several Harry Potter films and also Downton Abbey; there is much to see including the sumptuous State Rooms. The beautiful landscaped Alnwick Garden has many unique features, sculptures including the infamous Poison Garden and one of the largest tree houses in the world.
This morning our excursion takes us to the north of Northumberland across the causeway to Holy Island and the mysterious Lindisfarne Castle. We return to Bamburgh for a break, maybe to visit the castle or the Grace Darling Museum. Please Note: The crossing of the causeway to Holy Island is governed by tide time, it may be necessary to amend this excursion.
After breakfast this morning we depart the hotel and begin our journey home with comfort stops enroute.
Luxury coach travel
Home pick up
5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival
Admission Alnwick Castle & Gardens
River Tyne Cruise.
The hotel stands in one of the finest locations in Newcastle on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city centre. Bedrooms are all facing the river with views across and have TV, and all the modern day facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard, the hotel also has a lift.
DAY ONE
Departing for your holiday from your own front door, join your tour coach and travel to Newcastle with comfort stops enroute. Arriving late afternoon at your hotel, tea/coffee & biscuits will be served whilst your luggage is taken to your room, time to relax before dinner.
DDAY TWO
Today we head for the coast and South Shields, home of the late Catherine Cookson, continuing past Marsden Bay, Whitburn and Seaburn before turning inland across to the ancient and historic City of Durham, acclaimed as a World Heritage Site and dominated by the magnificent Norman Cathedral and Castle, high above the River Wear.
B, DDAY THREE
We have a leisurely morning in Newcastle with chance to see the city, later we join the boat at the quayside for a fabulous cruise on the River Tyne with expert commentary, the cruise will take you under many of the Tyne Bridges.
B, DDAY FOUR
Our excursion today takes past Blyth and Ashington to Amble, Warkworth and historic Alnwick where we visit the magnificent Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland dating back to 1309. The castle was featured in several Harry Potter films and also Downton Abbey, there is much to see including the sumptuous State Rooms. The beautiful landscaped Alnwick Garden has many unique features, sculptures including the infamous Poison Garden and one of the largest tree houses in the world.
DAY FIVE
This morning our excursion takes us to the north of Northumberland across the causeway to Holy Island and the mysterious Lindisfarne Castle. We return to Bamburgh with its might castle on the beach for a break, maybe to visit the castle or the Grace Darling Museum.
Note: The crossing of the causeway to Holy Island is governed by tide time, it maybe necessary to amend this excursion.
DAY SIX
After breakfast this morning we depart the hotel and begin our journey home with comfort stops enroute.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
MILLENNIUM COPTHORNE HOTEL, Newcastle
The hotel stands in one of the finest locations in Newcastle on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city centre. Bedrooms are all facing the river with views across and have TV, and all the modern day facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard, the hotel also has a lift.
INCLUDED:
Door to door pick-up
5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival
Admission Alnwick Castle & Gardens
River Tyne Cruise
Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door to door pick up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church | |
Chester Services M56 | Chester Services on M56 | |
Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station | |
Garden City | Garden City , Amontola Restaurant | |
Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station | |
Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |