Treasures of North East England - Jones Prestige

TIMELESS TREASURES OF NORTH EAST ENGLAND – JONES PRESTIGE

 

16 – 20 September 2024

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £599

 

Perfectly combined majestic sights, ready to be explored in the unique Northeast.

 

We tea-off along nature-rich coastline, lush countryside hiding grand stately homes, and a charming small city with an eye-catching panorama. Experience an exclusive at Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, an architectural masterpiece, and one of Northumberland's top visitor attractions. Take a guided tour of one of the great buildings of World-Heritage site Durham Cathedral. Spot a puffin or two on the largest of the Farne Islands, the most exciting sea-bird colony in England. Hear the founding story of Earl Grey Tea at Howick Hall, an enchanting 18th-century stately home set amongst acres of woodland, including a large arboretum featuring over 11,000 trees from across the globe.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Durham   |   Durham Cathedral   |   Durham Cathedral Museum Tour   |   Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens   |   Head Gardener Talk and Tour   |   Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum, inc Guided Tour

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Newcastle arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Durham and Durham Cathedral including Museum Guided Tour

Today we have a day in Durham and have included admission to Durham Cathedral, one of the great buildings of Europe. Set grandly on a rocky promontory next to the Castle with the medieval city huddled below and the river sweeping round, the profile of the World Heritage Site is instantly recognisable to people travelling up and down the East Coast Main Line. Learn about the incredible history of some wonderful artefacts, regarded as the relics of St Cuthbert, the North of England's greatest saint whose remains rest at Durham Cathedral taking visitors back to Durham Cathedral's 1000-year-old roots.

 

DAY THREE – Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Inc Head Gardener Talk and Tour

A treat today as we visit Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens,  Northumberland has something for everyone, with a fine medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa and outstanding, plant-rich gardens to explore. Take in thirty acres of picturesque landscaping, including magnificent rhododendrons, and see forever-changing seasonal delights such as snowdrops, gorgeous summer blooms or golden leafy hues. The Jacobean mansion ruins of the Castle are sure to impress, make sure you climb right to the top of the tower for spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Belsay Hall itself is a Classical Greek Revival villa, centred around the amazing central two-storey 'Pillar Hall', wander the large, unfurnished rooms, and discover the stark architecture. Today we also include a talk and tour with the Head Gardener, followed by Cream Tea.

 

DAY FOUR – Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum Inc Guided Tour

This morning we head for Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum, owned by the Grey family since 1319, discover the history of the 2nd Earl, after whom the famous tea is named. We'll be guided through the gardens and have time to explore the visitor centre at leisure. We will also be treated to a lovely light lunch, which will of course be followed by a warm and aromatic earl grey tea.

 

Did you know: Earl Grey tea started here at Howick Hall! It was specially blended by a Chinese mandarin for Charles the 2nd Earl Grey. It was created to suit the water from the spring at Howick by using bergamot to offset the taste of the lime in it.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

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

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• Admission to Belsay Hall Castle & Gardens including Head Gardener Tour and Cream Tea

• Admission to Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum including Garden Tour

• Light Lunch at Howick Hall

• Admission to Durham Cathedral – Museum Guided Tour and admission to the Open Treasure Exhibit.

 

HOLIDAY INN NEWCASTLE, JESMOND

The contemporary 4-star Holiday Inn Newcastle-Jesmond has 116 modern rooms all with ensuite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Unwind and socialise over drinks in the stylish Terrace Bar.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Admission to Belsay Hall Castle & Gardens including Head Gardener Tour and Cream Tea

Admission to Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum including Garden Tour

Admission to Durham Cathedral – Museum Guided Tour and admission to the Open Treasure Exhibit.

 

HOLIDAY INN NEWCASTLE, JESMOND

The contemporary 4-star Holiday Inn Newcastle-Jesmond has 116 modern rooms all with ensuite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Unwind and socialise over drinks in the stylish Terrace Bar.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4-star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Wi-Fi
Gym

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	16 -20 SEPT 2024	MONDAY	£599	£140 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

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. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. 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).

Holiday Inn Jesmond Durham Cathedral Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens Howick Hall Gardens