The Blackwell Grange Hotel 3*
The Blackwell Grange Hotel is a stunning 17th Century mansion. Hotel facilities include a leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, spa and sauna. All bedrooms are en-suite and have television, radio, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. This hotel has a lift.
South Shields & Catherine Cookson Country
Redcar and Saltburn-by-the-sea
Stanhope, Alston & Barnard Castle
Day 1
Depart from your home area travelling to Darlington, arriving at the Blackwell Grange Hotel. Four nights stay-dinner, bed & breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival.
Day 2
This morning we head to South Shields, home of the late Catherine Cookson where we pick-up our tour guide. We head along the coast road on our way south past Marsden Bay, Whitburn and Seaburn with guided commentary. We finish back in South Shields where we can enjoy lunch, before returning to Darlington for the rest of the afternoon, perhaps visit the indoor market or explore the highstreet.
Day 3
We begin with a drive to the thriving market town of Northallerton. A visit to the stunning Joe Cornish Gallery is not to be missed. This is a display of absolutely stunning landscape photography of the North of England. Treat yourself at the local branch of Betty's famous tearooms. Next, we head to Saltburn, home to the first pier to be built on the north east coast and the last one remaining. The local fish and chip restauranst are to be recommended. Our final call is a little way along the coast to Redcar, home of the newest pier to be built-this one is vertical!
Day 4
We head through the countryside heading for the small market town of Stanhope, right on the edge of the Pennines. We stop here for a break and time to explore, maybe visit the Durham Dales Centre or Lime Tree Gallery. Afterwards, we head through the rugged terrain of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the town of Alston where we stop for lunch. There is a variety of tea rooms and cafes, as well as independent shops to look around during our stop. Afterwards, we head over the scenic hills as we descent to Barnard Castle market town where we have time to explore its many shops. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, you could climb up to the actual ruined Barnard Castle which gives great views over the surrounding area.
Day 5
After breakfast we leave and head for home.
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 |
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