Enjoy an Elite Door to Door holiday - A 'Tyne' for adventure on this colourful voyage through the North East with a VIP costumed guide of Bolton Castle with a feature hotel too!
A 'Tyne' for Adventure & Hardwick Hall
A Tyne for adventure on this colourful voyage through the North East! Step into the best-preserved medieval castle in the UK, as your costumed guide recounts tales of Bolton Castles famous prisoners, including Mary Queen of Scots, and relive medieval horticulture in gardens carefully restored to their 15th-century design. Zoom through fascinating periods of change at the living, breathing museum, Beamish, from the industrious Georgians to the transformative 40s and 50s. Savour a taste for the north as you pop by the Sun Inn Pub and see traditional sweet production at the Jubilee Sweet Shop. From the soaring Angel of the North to the fabulous Seaton Delaval Hall, take a 'propa lush' coach journey through Newcastle's rich history, stunning coastlines, and architectural wonders in the heart of the North East.
Hardwick Hall Hotel, Durham**** (Feature Hotel)
Experience the grandeur of Hardwick Hall, a four-star, award-winning gem nestled in Durham's picturesque landscape. Discover over 50 luxurious boutique rooms, each a testament to comfort and sophistication, boasting lavish amenities and scenic views of Hardwick Country Park. Treat yourself to culinary delights at The Rib Room, showcasing locally sourced ingredients. Whether savouring afternoon tea or unwinding in the Lounge Bar, every moment is steeped in elegance.
Price Includes
Door to door pick up service
Elite coach travel
4 nights dinner bed and breakfast
VIP costumed guide through Bolton Castle enter through the traditional portcullis gate and handle the collection with the experts.
Experience Beamish Open Air Museum
Newcastle Panorama and Coastal Coach Tour including Seaton Delaval Hall
5 days/4 nights
Experience: Bolton Castle
Cross the realm back in time and enter one of the best-preserved medieval structures in the UK. Meet your costumed guide, and (exclusively) enter through Bolton Castles traditional portcullis gate. Handle the collection with the experts and even try your hand at Archery (weather permitting). With a colourful history, including once holding Mary Queen of Scots prisoner, the castle has featured in acclaimed films "Ivanhoe" and "Elizabeth." Step across the centuries in the castles gardens, which have been carefully restored to their 15th-century design, complete with a vineyard and a maze, offering a glimpse into medieval horticulture.
Experience: Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Enter a world-famous and award-winning open-air museum, affectionately known as the living museum of the north. Get up-close to a recreated Northeast history from 1820 all the way to the 1950s. Meet knowledgeable volunteers and staff who are decked out in exceptional, historical costume. Travel by tram or old-fashioned bus from the Edwardian Town and Pit Village, complete with original drift mine to at Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall. Youll find many a unique item in the open stores donated by the public to best reflect their stories and experiences. Why not have a quick tipple at the Sun Inn Pub or try some traditional sweets at the Jubilee Sweet Shop? (At guests own cost) Duration: approx. 180 minutes Images courtesy of Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
Experience: Newcastle Panorama and Coastal Coach Tour inc. Seaton Delaval Hall
Begin your journey at the iconic Angel of the North, a proud symbol of the region with a wingspan larger than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Continue to the architectural gem Gateshead Quays; explore the Baltic Art Gallery for its stunning Tyneside views and marvel at the award-winning Millennium Bridge and the Sage Gateshead, complete with a relaxing coffee break (at guests own cost). Discover the Geordie jewels with a panoramic tour of the city, featuring the commanding castle, the imposing cathedral, and the hallowed grounds of St. James' Park Stadium. Down the coast, breathe in the fresh sea air in Tynemouth, famed for its spectacular views over the North Sea, on to Cullercoats - muse for 19th-century painters - up to Whitley Bays golden sandy beach and striking view of St. Mary's Lighthouse. Finally, uncover the fabulous history of the 'Gay Delavals at Seaton Delaval Hall, a masterpiece by Sir John Vanbrugh, architect of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. Picture their extravagant 18th-century lifestyle, all set amidst the hall's dramatic English Baroque design and enchanting gardens. Duration: Full Day
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**Feature hotel**
Hardwick Hall Hotel, Durham****
Experience the grandeur of Hardwick Hall, a four-star, award-winning gem nestled in Durham's picturesque landscape. Discover over 50 luxurious boutique rooms, each a testament to comfort and sophistication, boasting lavish amenities and scenic views of Hardwick Country Park. Treat yourself to culinary delights at The Rib Room, showcasing locally sourced ingredients. Whether savouring afternoon tea or unwinding in the Lounge Bar, every moment is steeped in elegance.
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