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Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall, Holy Island & Alnwick Castle

Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall, Holy Island & Alnwick Castle


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from £449££pp

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This break is the perfect chance to explore the very best Northumberland has to offer. The rugged scenery and seascapes of this lovely region with its ancient castles, vast sandy beaches and rolling moorland are not only spectacular but some of the most unspoilt of coastal Britain! On this captivating break, we also explore the UK’s most significant Roman site, Hadrian’s Wall, and venture across to the unique Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

Highlights

  • Return coach travel
  • 4 nights at a selected hotel in Newcastle (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
  • Excursions to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle, Hadrian’s Wall & Chesters Fort
  • Guided tour of Hadrian’s Wall

Optional Excursion to Durham (at additional cost)

Upgrade to a Quayside River View Room


Itinerary

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel.

Step back nearly two millennia as we follow the route of Hadrian’s Wall, the monumental fortification built by the Romans to guard the northern frontier of their empire. Travelling along the scenic Military Road, we take in striking views of the rugged Northumberland landscape before exploring one of Britain’s most remarkable archaeological sites. At Chesters Fort – the best-preserved Roman cavalry fort in the country – discover the remains of bathhouses, barracks and gateways and imagine life on the edge of the ancient Roman world.

Full Day

We journey to the magnificent city of Durham, gracefully perched on the banks of the River Wear. Famed for its breathtaking Norman cathedral and 11th-century castle – both UNESCO World Heritage Sites – this historic university city is brimming with character and charm. Take time to wander its cobbled streets, lined with elegant architecture, independent boutiques and welcoming cafés, or enjoy a little retail therapy in its stylish shops and markets.

Full Day

We start with a visit to the historic Holy Island of Lindisfarne, lying just a few miles off the Northumberland coast. Only accessible twice a day at low tide, this beautifully unspoilt island is where Christianity first took hold in Britain and is also home to a picturesque 16th-century castle and an array of wildlife. Featured in the hugely popular TV series Downton Abbey and still home to the Duke of Northumberland and his family, our next stop of Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England. The lavish State Rooms contain an eclectic array of furniture, ceramics and art collected by the Percy family for over 700 years.

Full Day

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the coach for the journey home.


Accommodation

The Leonardo Hotel, Newcastle is located in the heart of the city. The hotel offers a stylish bar and a contemporary restaurant. The modern en-suite rooms have a flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

The Leonardo Hotel, Newcastle Quayside is conveniently located overlooking the Tyne and the Millennium Bridge. The hotel features spacious en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a relaxing restaurant and bar.

Upgrade to a Quayside River View Room – please call for details

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.


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