Beautiful Northumbria

BEAUTIFUL NORTHUMBRIA

 

11 - 16 August 2024

Sunday - Friday

6 Days

From £619

 

A wonderful week in the stunning beauty of Northumbria.  Our tour takes you to the northeast for what promises to be an interesting and varied holiday.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

South Shields   |   Durham   |   Newcastle   |   Lindisfarne   |   Lindisfarne Castle   |   Alnwick Castle & Gardens   |   Bamburgh

 

Northumberland is a magical place...

…filled with ancient castles; hidden gardens; unspoilt beaches; rolling hills; rugged moorland; sweeping views; friendly little market towns and a cultural heritage all of its own.

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Newcastle, arriving late afternoon at our hotel where tea and coffee will be served on arrival, you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Durham

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

 

DAY THREE – Newcastle

Today we have a free day to explore Newcastle from our city centre hotel. There is plenty to see and do including the famous shopping on Northumberland Street, the Great North Museum and renowned bars and restaurants.

 

DAY FOUR – Alnwick Castle & Gardens

Today we take the road north, past Blyth and Ashington, to Amble, Warkworth and historic Alnwick. We visit the magnificent Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland family dating back to 1309.

 

The castle has featured in several Harry Potter films and also Downton Abbey. There is much to see, including the sumptuous State Rooms. The beautifully landscaped Alnwick Garden has many unique features, sculptures, the infamous Poison Garden and one of the largest tree houses in the world.

 

DAY FIVE – Bamburgh and Lindisfarne Castle

This morning we first journey to Bamburgh, with its mighty castle on the beach, for a break, before heading across to Holy Island.  Take a stroll along the beach or walk around the village, enjoy taking photos of the impressive Bamburgh Castle.

 

We then head across the causeway to Holy Island and the mysterious Lindisfarne Castle, a fascinating and atmospheric experience. Explore the castle’s rooms, from the cosy Dining Room and functional Kitchen to the ornate but practical wind indicator and imagine how its residents would have lived.  We then return to our hotel.

 

NOTE: The crossing of the causeway to Holy Island is governed by tide times. It may be necessary to amend the excursions on this day.

 

Please Note: A good level of mobility is required for visiting Lindisfarne Castle.  There are some uneven cobbled ramps and steep steps to be negotiated.

 

DAY SIX – Departure

After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Admission to Alnwick Castle & Alnwick Gardens

• Admission to Lindisfarne Castle.
  

 

*Please be aware admission to National Trust Properties is part of the total package of your holiday, therefore no refunds are available to National Trust Members.

 

COPTHORNE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE

The Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands in one of the finest locations in Newcastle, on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city centre. Bedrooms are all facing the river with views across, all are ensuite and have satellite television and all the modern-day facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard. The hotel has a lift.

 

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

5 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Admission to Alnwick Castle & Alnwick Gardens

Admission to Lindisfarne Castle.

 

*Please be aware admission to National Trust Properties is part of the total package of your holiday, therefore no refunds are available to National Trust Members.

 

COPTHORNE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE

The Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands in one of the finest locations in Newcastle, on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city centre. Bedrooms are all facing the river with views across, all are ensuite and have satellite television and all the modern-day facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard. The hotel has a lift.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

TV, hairdryer, tea making facilities, lift, Wi-Fi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
6	11 – 16 AUG 2024	SUNDAY	£619	£100 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£33.02

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Millenium Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle Alnwick Castle Lindisfarne Castle Newcastle