Durham Dales © Visit County Durham
Radisson Blu Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham A modern hotel located on the riverfront in the centre of historic Durham, within walking distance of Durham Cathedral. The hotel has a stylish restaurant and comfortable bar in which guests can relax after dinner. • 4 star • 207 rooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Coach parking
National Railway Museum • Beamish Living Museum • Bishop Auckland • Weardale
Explore the unique history and heritage of this beautiful area of the northeast of England. With stunning scenery of the Durham Dales and the exciting attractions of Beamish Living History Museum and the National Railway Museum, this tour is sure to be popular. County Durham
Day 1 Travel to the hotel in County Durham. Day 2 Time at leisure in Durham this morning. See the spectacular cathedral and the beautifully restored Victorian indoor market. Continue to Shildon this afternoon for a visit to Locomotion, which exhibits the history of rail travel from the 19th century to the present day. Day 3 A full day excursion around the Durham Dales. Travel via Weardale to Stanhope for a visit to the Durham Dales Centre built within the walled gardens of Stanhope Castle. Proceed via Middleton-in-Teeside and Eggleston Village to Barnard Castle. Admire the Victorian and
Georgian architecture in the delightful town centre and browse the shops in the specialist Antique Quarter. Continue via Staindrop to Bishop Auckland before returning to the hotel. Day 4 A full day to Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. The world famous open air museum tells the story of the north east of England in the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods. Enjoy unlimited rides on the restored trams and replica buses, see attractions including a working farm, an authentic town street and a traditional
5 days from £382 including:
• 4 nights half board in County Durham with: Porter service Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Visit to Locomotion • Visit to Durham Dales Centre • Admission to Beamish 2027 price per person Apr £382 May to Oct £426
coal- red Fish & Chip shop! Day 5 Homeward journey.
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England – 4 days/3 nights from £364 The 90 minute show takes place at Bishop Auckland on Saturdays and most Fridays throughout the summer. Performed by a cast and crew of 1,000, this captivating experience takes you on a journey through 2,000 years of history, myth and legend. Contact us for further details.
Bamburgh Castle
Holiday Inn, Gosforth Park
Holiday Inn, Newcastle Gosforth Park This modern hotel consistently delivers a high standard of service to our northeast bound groups and is located 7 miles north of Newcastle. • 4 star • 151 bedrooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Indoor Swimming pool • Coach parking
Alnwick Garden • Alnwick Castle • Roman Fort • Hexham • Holy Island • Bamburgh Castle
Northumberland is a region of dramatic locations from Hadrian’s Wall guarding the Northern Roman frontier, to enchanting castles and miles of heritage coastline. See all this and more on this lovely tour. Treasures of Northumberland
5 days from £422 including:
Day 1 Travel to the hotel near Newcastle. Day 2 Excursion to Alnwick Garden, which is the inspiration of the current Duchess of North- umberland. This afternoon, visit neighbouring Alnwick Castle, made famous as a setting for the Blackadder series and Harry Potter lms. Day 3 Travel along George Wade’s ‘Military Road’ tracing the path of Hadrian’s Wall to Chesters Roman Fort, where we include admission. Part of Hadrian’s Wall, Chesters is the best preserved Ro- man cavalry fort in Britain. On then to the market town of Hexham for free time, followed by a stop
in Corbridge with its boutique shops and cafes. Day 4 Follow the heritage coast with an excursion to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, via the historic port of Amble, ‘the friendliest port’ and the southern gateway to Northumberland’s coastline and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. See the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory and the imposing Bamburgh Castle, entrance to which can be arranged at an additional cost. Timings on this day are tide dependent. Day 5 Homeward journey with a recommended stop in the cathedral city of Durham.
• 4 nights half board in Newcastle with: Porter service Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee
• Admission to Alnwick Garden • Admission to Alnwick Castle • Admission to Chesters Roman Fort 2027 price per person Apr to Oct
£422
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