Northumberland Coast: Holy Island & Durham

Sweeping landscapes and areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty form the background for our break to Northumberland, which boasts alluring countryside and miles of heritage coastlines.

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Sweeping landscapes and areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty form the background for our break to Northumberland, which boasts alluring countryside and miles of heritage coastlines. On our getaway we include visits to the iconic Bamburgh Castle and the National Trust’s Washington Old Hall, a picturesque stone manor house with gardens that provide a tranquil oasis.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Escorted by a Skills Representative

Visits to Harrogate & York enroute

Excursions to Holy Island & Durham

Free time in Jesmond

Admission into Bamburgh Castle & Washington Old Hall

Day 1

Travel to our hotel via a stop in Harrogate for 2-3 hours

Day 2

Excursion to Holy Isle & Bamburgh Castle (timings depend on tidal times)

Day 3

A full day at leisure today to explore the affluent suburb of Jesmond with its posh clothing boutiques, chic cafes and leafy parkland. Alternatively, hop on the metro at the station just 2 minutes walk from the hotel and venture further afield into the centre of fashionable Newcastle upon Tyne itself where you’ll find a host of sightseeing, shopping and entertainment opportunities

Day 4

This morning we visit Washington Old Hall. After some free time we continue to Durham for the afternoon at leisure.

Day 5

Travel home via a stop in York for 2-3 hours

Holiday Inn Newcastle-Jesmond ****, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

This modern Holiday Inn offers an authentic Italian-style restaurant, a stylish Terrace bar and all guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Facilities

• Bar/Restaurant

• Lounge

• Lift

• Wi-Fi

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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