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Summertime in Northumbria

Enjoy an Elite Door to Door holiday to Northumbria

We travel to the coast and South Shields, the home of the late Catherine Cookson.  We travel past Marsden Bay, Whitburn, and Seaburn before heading inland to the ancient and historic city of Durham. Next, we'll head north, past Blyth and Ashington, to Amble, Warkworth, and historic Alnwick. We have time to explore the town, including its mighty castle. Finally, spend some time exploring Newcastle, visiting the famous quayside, or shopping in Eldon Square. 

 

The Millenium Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle****

A 4-star hotel, overlooking the River Tyne and only a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The hotel has a fitness centre with indoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars.

All the bedrooms have air conditioning, TV and tea/coffee facilities.

 

PRICE INCLUDES

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

Free time in Durham

Entrance to Shildon Railway Museum

Included visit to Alnwick and Northumbria Coast

Catherine Cookson Coast and Country tour

 

5 Days/ 4 Nights

**PLEASE NOTE**

Acklams Holidays reserve the right to amend the itinerary should the circumstances dictate

Day one

Depart from your home area travelling to Newcastle, arriving late afternoon at Copthorne Hotel. 4 nights stay - dinner, bed & breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits served on arrival.

Day Two

This morning we head for the coast and South Shields, home of the late Catherine Cookson. We continue on past Marsden Bay, Whitburn and Seaburn before turning inland across to the ancient and historic city of Durham. Acclaimed as a World Heritage Site the city is dominated by the magnificent Norman Cathedral and castle, high above the River Wear. Late afternoon we return to Newcastle.

Day Three

Today we take the road north, past Blyth and Ashington, to Amble, Warkworth and historic Alnwick. We have time to look around the town, with its mighty castle, and obtain lunch before returning south to Morpeth. We take a short break before making our way back to the hotel.

Day Four

A free day for you to explore and enjoy Newcastle. Just a short walk along the quayside from your hotel is the Millennium 'Winking Eye' bridge and Newcastle's famous quayside. Enjoy a riverside stroll before maybe enjoying lunch in a quayside pub, or take a walk into the city centre for lunch and some retail therapy in Eldon Square shopping centre.

Day Five

After breakfast, we leave and begin our journey home.

The Millenium Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle****

A 4-star hotel, overlooking the River Tyne and only a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The hotel has a fitness centre with indoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars.

All the bedrooms have air conditioning, TV and tea/coffee facilities.

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