The Millennium Copthorne, Newcastle 4*
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 with satellite television and all the modern-day facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard. The hotel has a lift.
Alnwick Castle & Gardens
Durham
Holy Island
NOR007
£160
Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart from your home area in the morning arriving at the Copthorne Hotel for a 4 nights stay dinner, bed and breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival.
DAY 2: This morning we head for the coast and South Shields, home of the late Catherine Cookson. We continue past Marsden Bay, Whitburn and Seaburn before turning inland across to the ancient and historic city of Durham. Acclaimed as a World Heritage Site the city is dominated by the magnificent Norman Cathedral and castle, high above the River Wear. Late afternoon we return to Newcastle.
DAY 3: 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 Downton Abbey and several Harry Potter films. 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 4: Today's excursion takes us to the North of Northumberland across the causeway to Holy Island and the mysterious Lindisfarne Castle. We return via a break in Bamburgh, with its mighty castle on the beach. Maybe visit the majestic castle, or the Grace Darling Museum.
DAY 5: After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.
Disclaimer: Please note the crossing of the causeway to Holy Island is governed by tide times. It may be necessary to amend this excursion.
D=Dinner
Please be aware any special rooms requests noted are not guaranteed. If you wish to guarantee a room request made, we would need to contact the hotel and confirm back to you.
Please be aware all of our rooms are released back to the hotel approximately 4 weeks to the departure date. We recommend that you book atleast 2 months prior to the holiday to secure your booking.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Aberdeen, Skene St | Skene St, behind HMT, Aberdeen |
Aviemore, Rail Station | Rail Station Bus Stop, Aviemore |
Banff, St Marys Car Park | Outside St Mary's Car Park, Bus Stop, Banff |
Buckie, Cluny Square | West Church Street Bus Stop (Outside Time) Buckie |
Craibstone Park & Ride | Craibstone Park & Ride (Aberdeen Airport P & R) (No Facilities Available Here) |
Cullen Square | The Square, Cullen |
Dundee Tesco Retail Park | Kingsway Retail Park Bus Stop, (Behind Pizza Hut) |
Elgin Old Post Office | Outside, Old Post Office, Elgin |
Fochabers Square | Fochabers Square |
Forfar Bus Stop | Forfar Bus Stop, Outside RBS |
Forres, Tolbooth | Outside Tolbooth, Forres |
Huntly, Tesco Bus Stop | Tesco Bus Stop, Petrol Station, Huntly |
Inverness, Tesco Bus Stop | Bus Stop Tesco, Inverness (Off A96) Please note this is Tesco's off the A96 |
Inverurie, Town Hall | Town Hall Bus Stop, Inverurie |
Keith, Bus Stop Tescos | Bus Stop at Tesco's, Keith |
Nairn, Sainsburys | Sainsburys, Bus Stop, Nairn A96 |
Perth Broxden Services | Broxden Services, Perth Please note this pick-up is at the Petrol Station |
Portlethen, Muirend Road | Muirend Road Bus Stop (Beside Asda), Portlethen |
Portsoy, Station Hotel | Outside Station Hotel, Portsoy |
Stonehaven Car Park | Stonehaven Beach Road Car Park |
Stracathro Services | Stracathro Service Areas |
Turriff Tesco Bus Stop | Bus Stop Outside Tesco Turriff |