Spring In Northumbria
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TANG4789
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 Days - Tour AB5061
Set in the heart of the historic market town of Alnwick at the popular White Swan Hotel. An ideal base to explore the stunning Northumbrian countryside.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 Morning departure for the journey north to Northumbria to Alnwick for a four night stay.
Day 2 After a leisurely breakfast you will travel along the Northumberland coast to your first stop in the pretty harbour of Seahouses. A long history of fishing makes this village both fascinating and beautiful. Experience the local wildlife, enjoy fresh fish and chips and take a scenic walk along the harbour. After enjoying some free time here, you will continue along the coast to Bamburgh Castle for a visit. Once home to the Kings of Northumbria, this spectacular castle offers 14 rooms with over 3,000 items of art, armour, furniture, porcelain and china. Entertainment provided tonight will be either quiz or bingo
Day 3 Today is free to explore the traditional medieval market town of Alnwick at your own leisure. See St Michaels Church, Bailiffgate Museum, Hotspur Gin, the Cheese Room or Barter Books, one of the largest second handbook shops in England. Before dinner tonight you will enjoy gin tasting.
Day 4 This morning you will visit Woodhorn Museum, the North East’s last remaining coal mining-built heritage village. The museum is home to many interesting exhibits including an iconic display showcasing what daily life was really like for miners from the 1930’s. Then onto Hexham a historic market town clustered around the Abbey, with independent shops and walks along the Tyne. Entertainment provided after dinner tonight either quiz or bingo.
Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey
Included In Cost
- Coach travel
- 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
- 1 night Bingo
- 1 night quiz
- 1 night gin tasting
- entrance to Bamburgh Castle
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Your Holiday Hotel White Swan Hotel
A charming 300 year old coaching inn that blends its unique heritage with superb accommodation. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. Bar and restaurant.
NB: No lift, but there are some ground floor rooms available accessible by way of the garden and are on request only.
15 single rooms available with no supplement
Holiday Insurance £36