Good Companions - Northumbria And Beamish
5 days
5 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY COACH | GOOD COMPANIONS
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North East England is an absolute treat to explore, with its reputation for friendliness, diverse countryside and hard-working heritage. On this break we tour into Northumberland passing embattled castles and exploring the rugged coastline, as well as enjoying a guided tour of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, with surprising stories to be told, and to Beamish, where life in the North East over the past 150 years is brought to life.
What's Included:
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation
- Excursion to the Northumberland coast & Holy Island
- Visit to Beamish; The Living Museum of the North
- Guided tour of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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
Excursions
Your Itinerary:
FULL DAY: Northumberland Coast & Holy IslandWe make our way to Holy Island (subject to tidal conditions), known locally as Lindisfarne, famed for being the birthplace of English Christianity. We return via the stunning Northumbria coastal route.
HALF DAY: Guided tour of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Today we take a guided tour around Newcastle, an excellent way to experience the city's highlights and gain valuable insights into local culture, traditions, and way of life alongside visiting iconic landmarks like Newcastle Castle and St. Nicholas' Cathedral.
FULL DAY: Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Today’s full day visit to Beamish Open Air Museum is a truly unforgettable experience. Ride on the trams, visit the shops, and walk into houses - all faithfully re-creating life at the turn of the century.
What is included
What's Included:
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation
- Excursion to the Northumberland coast & Holy Island
- Visit to Beamish; The Living Museum of the North
- Guided tour of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Highlights
Northumberland Coast, Holy Island, Guided tour of Newcastle, Beamish, the Living Museum of the NorthEverything Included: UK Coach Holidays
- Free local joining points
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coach
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement (subject to availability)
- Excursions/itinerary as stated
- Admission fees & entertainment if stated
- ABTA bonded
- Collect Coach Miles™
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Caledonian Hotel Newcastle (CB)
CALEDONIAN HOTEL, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Located in the heart of Jesmond, a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Newcastle, this Georgian townhouse combines classic architecture with a modern edge.
*Please note there are six steps to the front entrance of the hotel
FACILITIES
- Restaurant
- Lounge / Bar
- Two nights live Entertainment
- Free Wifi
- Comfortable Bedrooms
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- TV in room
- Lift
- Sun Terrace