Historic Borders Counties, Lakes & Hadrians Wall

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Best Western Carlisle Station Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Historic Attractions and Scenic Touring | Door to Door Service

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Discover the timeless beauty, fascinating history and spectacular scenery of Northern England and Southern Scotland on this wonderfully varied holiday.

 

From Roman forts and ancient borderlands to grand castles and peaceful lakes, this tour combines heritage, scenery and relaxation in equal measure.

 

Step back almost 2,000 years with a visit to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum, where the story of Hadrian’s Wall and Roman Britain is brought vividly to life amongst fascinating archaeological remains.

 

Cross into Southern Scotland to explore magnificent Drumlanrig Castle, the impressive ancestral home of the Duke of Buccleuch, surrounded by beautiful countryside and centuries of history.

 

You will also enjoy a visit to Annandale Distillery, where traditional craftsmanship and Scottish whisky heritage combine, together with a relaxing journey aboard the Ullswater Steamer through some of the Lake District’s most breathtaking scenery.

 

Combined with comfortable accommodation in the historic city of Carlisle, this holiday offers a perfect blend of heritage, landscapes and memorable experiences.

 

Your Hotel – Best Western Carlisle Station Hotel

A charming Victorian hotel centrally located in Carlisle’s historic Court Square, offering comfortable accommodation and convenient access to the region’s attractions.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Convenient Door to Door pick-up from your home

• Elite coach travel throughout

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Visit to Drumlanrig Castle

• Visit to Annandale Distillery

• Entrance to Roman Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum

• Journey on the Ullswater Steamer from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge

• Scenic Border Counties and Lake District touring

About the Destination

The Border Counties offer a fascinating mix of Roman heritage, grand estates, rolling countryside and spectacular Lakeland scenery.

 

From the historic remains of Hadrian’s Wall to the tranquil waters of Ullswater and the stately homes of Southern Scotland, this holiday showcases some of Britain’s most scenic and historic landscapes.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines fascinating historical attractions, scenic journeys and relaxing sightseeing at a comfortable pace.

 

Whether discovering Roman Britain, admiring Scottish castles or cruising across Ullswater, this tour offers a rich and memorable experience throughout.

 

Your Hotel – Best Western Carlisle Station Hotel

A Victorian hotel blending traditional character with modern comfort in the heart of Carlisle.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• Lift access

• En-suite bedrooms

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television and hairdryer

• Comfortable lounge areas

• Central location

• Free Wi-Fi

 

Best Western Carisle Station Hotel