Northumbria & Farne Island Puffins

ANGLO – SAXON GOLDEN AGE OF NORTHUMBRIA AND FARNE ISLAND PUFFINS

 

17 – 21 May 2026

Sunday - Thursday

5 Days

From £749

 

A new tour to Northumberland exploring the golden age of the Anglo-Saxons with a visit to one of the region’s newest attraction Ad Gefrin.  Enjoy a cruise to the Farne Islands with the chance to see puffins and take in the splendid scenery on a trip to Holy Island.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Holy Island   |   Lindisfarne   |   Bamburgh   |   Seahouses   |   Alnwick   |   Farne Island Puffin Cruise   |   Ad Gefrin – Anglo- Saxon Museum & Whisky Distillery

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Alnwick, 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 – Alnwick and Wooler

Enjoy a relaxing morning to explore our base of Alnwick. This afternoon we travel to Wooler to visit Ad Gefrin. This new attraction showcases life at an Anglo-Saxon Royal Court that was located in Wooler. The immersive museum features a great hall, original artefacts and tells the stories of the people who made up the Royal Court. Following our visit to the museum, we enjoy a guided tour and tasting in the distillery. Barley strains dating back to the Anglo-Saxon times are used in the distilling process to recreate a heritage whisky of this area.

 

DAY THREE – Seahouses and Farne Islands

Today we make our way to Seahouses where we have free time to explore at leisure.  Browse the variety of stores featuring the National Trust gift store, a range of local food delis and make sure to have a look in Farne Gift Store for a wide range of interesting and unique products

At midday make your way to the harbour to board for a 2-hour cruise to the Farne Islands. The cruise boat trip offers the chance to see a variety of wildlife including puffins and grey seals, as well as close-up views of the Grace Darling Light House.

 

DAY FOUR – Holy Island, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh

Today’s excursion takes us across the causeway to Holy Island and the mysterious Lindisfarne Castle – visible in the distance from Bamburgh. Later, we visit Bamburgh for free time. Maybe visit the majestic castle on the beach or the Grace Darling Museum.

 

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

 

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

Farne Island Puffin Cruise

Ad Gefrin Museum & Distillery Tour.

 

 

WHITE SWAN HOTEL, ALNWICK

Set in the heart of the historic market town of Alnwick, the White Swan is a charming, 300-year-old coaching inn that blends its unique heritage with superb accommodation. The hotel is probably best known for its Olympic Dining Suite which features the magnificent panelling, mirrors, and stained-glass windows from the Titanic’s sister ship. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. Walk in shower rooms are located on the top floor with 3 flights of stairs and there is no lift at the hotel.

 

Please check details with our sale representatives for hotel accessibility.

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Farne Island Puffin Cruise

Ad Gefrin Museum & Distillery Tour.

 

WHITE SWAN HOTEL, ALNWICK

Set in the heart of the historic market town of Alnwick, the White Swan is a charming, 300-year-old coaching inn that blends its unique heritage with superb accommodation. The hotel is probably best known for its Olympic Dining Suite which features the magnificent panelling, mirrors, and stained-glass windows from the Titanic’s sister ship. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. Walk in shower rooms are located on the top floor with 3 flights of stairs and there is no lift at the hotel.

 

Please check details with our sale representatives for hotel accessibility.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	17 – 21 MAY 2026	SUNDAY	£749	£140 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£36

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).

The White Swan, Alnwick