Treasures of Northumberland

TREASURES OF NORTHUMBRIA

 

17 – 21 October 2022

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £429

 

Northumberland is a region of dramatic locations from Hadrian's Wall guarding the Northern Roman frontier, to enchanting castles and miles of heritage coastline. See all this and more on this tour.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Alnwick Castle & Gardens   |   Chesters Roman Fort   |   Holy Island of Lindisfarne

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel north to our hotel near Newcastle. Arrive with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Alnwick Castle & Garden

We have an excursion today to Alnwick Garden, which is the inspiration of the current Duchess of Northumberland. Later we visit neighbouring Alnwick Castle, made famous as a setting for the Blackadder series and Harry Potter films. We’ll then finish the day with a leisurely scenic drive from Bamburgh taking in the most stunning coast line in Britain.

 

DAY THREE – Chesters Roman Fort

Today we travel along George Wade's 'Military Road' tracing the path of Hadrian's Wall to Chesters Roman Fort. Part of Hadrian's Wall, Chesters is the best-preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain. On then to the market town of Hexham for free time, followed by a stop in Corbridge with its boutique shops and cafes.

 

DAY FOUR – Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Today we follow the heritage coast with an excursion to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, via the historic port of Amble, 'the friendliest port' and the southern gateway to Northumberland's coastline and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

 

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

• Tea / Coffee after dinner each evening

• Admission to Alnwick Castle and Gardens

• Admission to Chesters Roman Fort.

 

HOLIDAY INN, NEWCASTLE GOSFORTH PARK

This modern hotel consistently delivers a high standard of service and has everything you’d expect from a hotel of this standard. There is also a lift.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Tea / Coffee after dinner each evening

Admission to Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Admission to Chesters Roman Fort.

 

HOLIDAY INN, NEWCASTLE GOSFORTH PARK

This modern hotel consistently delivers a high standard of service and has everything you’d expect from a hotel of this standard.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	17 – 21 OCT 2022	MONDAY	£429	£116
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£38

 

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.

Gosforth Park Hotel Newcastle Chesters Roman Fort Alnwick Castle