Highlights of Northumbria

Feel the sand beneath your feet and a refreshing sea breeze on our Highlights of Northumbria break!

With more castles than any other county in England, join us as we explore this magnificent and historic county of Northumbria! With included visits to York, Alnwick and Durham, why not join our optional trip exploring the sights of the Northumberland Coast?

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Visit to York enroute

Excursions to Alnwick & Durham

Optional excursion to the Northumberland Coast (Berwick-upon-Tweed, Bamburgh & Holy Island)

Day 1

After departures, we travel to York for free time. Whether you want to take in the majesty of the iconic York Minster or discover the city's gruesome past at the York Dungeon, you can't fail to be amazed by York. We later continue to our hotel.

Day 2

This morning, we travel to the market town of Alnwick. The surrounding area is famous for its unspoilt beauty and is one of the most picturesque areas of countryside in the whole of England. There are numerous Stately Homes in the area, including the fantastic Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland and has been used to film Harry Potter & Downton Abbey. This afternoon, we return to our hotel.

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Day 3

After a leisurely morning, we travel to Durham this afternoon. Enjoy free time in this 'perfect little city', where you can visit the shop for gourmet treats, find a charming café and watch the world go by.

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Day 4

Enjoy a day at leisure today, otherwise why not join us on our optional visit to explore the Northumbrian coast? Our first stop is Berwick-upon-Tweed, England's most northerly town, before travelling to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (tide dependent). Lying just off the Northumberland Coast, Holy Island is a picturesque, unspoilt village cut off twice daily from the rest of the world by fast-moving tides. We also visit the beautiful coastal town of Bamburgh. Set in the heart of Northumberland, which is most famous for its striking castle and Northumberland's finest sausage, 'The Bamburgh Banger'!

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Day 5

We return home today.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport 3*

Found in a central area perfect for exploring Newcastle and Northumbria, you'll find the Old Rangoon Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast each morning and dinner in the evenings. Rangoon Bar is open every day, and you can find a wide selection of hot and cold beverages and snacks. The hotel offers spacious en-suite bedrooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as a TV, telephone, and hairdryer. WiFi is free of charge in public areas and has a 24-hour reception.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi

Please note this hotel operates a cash-free environment.

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
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
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
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
Meadowhall Interchange	Meadow Hall Interchange, Bay C3 Meadowhall Road, Sheffield, S9 1EP
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE