Springtime in Northumbria 2026

SPRINGTIME IN NORTHUMBRIA

 

9 – 13 March 2026

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £559

 

A discovery tour into the history and treasures of Northumbria. This tour covers a variety of splendid scenery, contrasting countryside, historic towns, rugged coastlines, rolling hills and quaint northern villages. The ancient Kingdom of Northumbria offers some of the most striking unspoilt beauty in England.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Holy Island   |   Lindisfarne   |   Alnwick   |   Bamburgh   |   Seahouses  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Alnwick, arriving at our hotel late afternoon, you will then have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Seahouses and Bamburgh

After a leisurely breakfast, we journey along the Northumberland coast making our first stop in the pretty harbour of Seahouses. After enjoying some free time here, we continue further along the coast to Bamburgh. Perhaps visit the Grace Darling Museum or take a stroll along the beach front.

 

DAY THREE – Alnwick

Today is a day free to explore the traditional market town of Alnwick at your own pace.

 

DAY FOUR – Holy Island

Today’s excursion takes us across the causeway to Holy Island and the mysterious Lindisfarne Castle – visible in the distance from Bamburgh. Later we return, making a stop in Belford for free time.

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 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

• Taste of Northumbria - tasting local spirits, liquors, and beers on 1 night

• Bingo on 1 night

• Quiz on 1 night.

 

THE WHITE SWAN, 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. No Lift.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Taste of Northumbria - tasting local spirits, liquors, and beers on 1 night

Bingo on 1 night

Quiz on 1 night.

 

THE WHITE SWAN, 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. No Lift.

 

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	9 – 13 MAR 2026	MONDAY	£559	NONE
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. 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).