Re-Union 2018 Medieval Banquet In North Country

Bakers Dolphin 26^th Annual Reunion 2018

Medieval Banquet in the North Country

Departing Friday 9^th November 2018

4 Days Only - £389

Holiday Highlights:

• Stunning Lumley Castle with Medieval Banquet

• Hotel Entertainment

• Beamish - A Tribute on Remembrance Sunday

• Historic City of York

• Lunch on Monday

Your Hotel

The Blackwell Grange Hotel, Darlington is a beautiful 17^th century mansion peacefully situated in nine acres of its own grounds. Building commenced in 1693 and was finally completed in 1717, the hotel was a private house until 1953. Hotel facilities include leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, spa and saunas. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, radio, telephone, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities.

Provisional itinerary:

Friday

We depart and make our way north arriving during the afternoon at the Blackwell Grange Hotel for the next 3 nights stay with dinner, bed and breakfast. Enjoy a drink before dinner and a relaxing evening of light entertainment.

Saturday

This morning we travel to the ancient and historic city of York. The city offers the visitor lots to see and do including the National Railway Museum, York Minster, The Shambles, quaint little shops, olde worlde pubs and much more. We have time to explore and obtain lunch before we leave in the afternoon and return to the hotel to get ready for tonight's superb medieval banquet, held in the amazing Lumley Castle - “Come live like Lords and Ladies of a bygone era and enjoy a hearty feast fit for a King!” Entertainment is featured and after the show we return to the hotel.

Sunday

Today we begin with a drive to the famous Beamish North of England Open Air Museum, capturing the spirit of the North East in the 1800's and 1900's. Remembrance Sunday is the day traditionally put aside to remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Buglers will play The Last Post at 11:00 and other commemorative events are taking place including the Beamish Choir performing First World War songs. Beamish attractions include restored tram and replica bus rides, authentic town street, colliery village, old fashioned sweet shop, steam locomotives and more. In the afternoon we head back to our hotel. This evening after dinner we have more musical entertainment.

Monday

After breakfast we head for home with lunch included on the way.