Three differing days out as we visit a castle, some famous gardens and enjoy a historic city by river. We stay in the 4-star Holiday Inn in the leafy Jesmond area of the city which is walking distance to the famous Town Moor.
Sunday We head north to Newcastle with a lunchtime stop in Ripon, founded over 1,300 years ago with a 7th century cathedral.
Monday We take a scenic drive along the Northumberland coast to Bamburgh where we visit the impressive castle which has stunning views of the Farne Islands. After there is time to explore this beautiful village by the sea. On our return we also make a short stop in the seaside town of Seahouses.
Tuesday To Durham and we enjoy a one-hour long cruise on The Prince Bishop River Cruiser which offers spectacular views of the historic city, cathedral, castle and bridges. There is then free to explore Durham and we return to our hotel with a photo stop at the Angel of the North.
Wednesday To Alnwick where we have an included visit to the gardens where we can explore acres of fascinating plants, watersculptures, the infamous Poison Garden and one of the world’s largest treehouses! Later we continue a scenic drive via Rothbury and Otterburn to the attractive market town of Hexham, where we make a stop.
Thursday We return with a lunch time stop in Wetherby, an attractive market town dating back to 1240 on the river Wharfe.
Price Includes:
- Return coach travel
- Home pickup & drop off service (see here for details.)
- Tours as indicated (Inc. Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Gardens and a boat ride)
- Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal
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| Sun 17 Aug, 2025 |
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£579.00 |
- A Home Pickup
- Aldbourne The Square
- Blunsdon House Hotel
- Chieveley - Service Station Coach Park
- Chiseldon Esso Garage
- Cirencester - Co-Op Petrol Garage A417/429 Junction
- Cricklade Town Hall
- Highworth - Brewery Street Car Park
- Hungerford - The Bear A4
- Leigh Delamere - Service Station Coach Park
- Marlborough - High Street Polly Tea Rooms Bus Stop
- Newbury - The Wharf Coach Bays
- Reading Services M4
- Royal Wootton Bassett The Crown
- Shrivenham Barrington Arms
- Swindon - Bus Station Bay 19
- Swindon Greenbridge Matalan
- Wroughton - Ellendune Centre Car Park
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- Twin RoomAvailability: 4
- Double RoomAvailability: 2
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