A 'Hoppy' Easter in Northumberland

This Easter, why not get away from it all and visit Northumberland, a region that boasts charming countryside and miles of heritage coastlines?

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Spring is in the air and is the perfect time for a relaxing weekend getaway. So this Easter, why not get away from it all and visit Northumberland, a region that boasts charming countryside and miles of heritage coastlines? Join us and explore the best of the North East with our included excursions to Alnwick, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Durham and Whitley Bay.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

3 nights half board

Carvery lunch on Easter Sunday

Visits to Harrogate & Thirsk enroute

Excursions to Alnwick, Lindisfarne, Durham & Whitley Bay

Day 1

After departures, we visit the historic spa town of Harrogate before continuing to our hotel.

Day 2

Dating back to 600AD, Alnwick is a market town and home to a stunning castle and gardens, one of the Duke of Northumberland's residences. This afternoon, we head to the famed Holy Isle of Lindisfarne. Lying just off the Northumberland Coast, choose to explore the unspoilt village, towering castle or the ruins of the Saxon Priory from which the island got its name.

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Day 3

Home to one of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK, enjoy Durham on Easter Sunday. Home to a majestic cathedral and adjacent castle, this UNESCO World Heritage site forms one of Europe's most stunning city panoramas. After a carvery lunch back at our hotel, why not join our driver for an excursion to Whitley Bay, a lovely seaside resort where you'll find the beloved Spanish City?

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Day 4

We travel home with a stop in the Yorkshire market town of Thirsk, home of renowned vet Alf Wright, better known by his pen name James Herriot.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Holiday Inn Washington 3*

Rest easy at the Holiday Inn Washington, where we've arranged a comfortable and contemporary room for you. Enjoy the convenience of in-room tea and coffee-making facilities and stay connected with free WiFi.

Hotel Facilities

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Restaurant
Lift
WiFi

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA