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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £599.00
Sweeping landscapes and areas of outstanding natural beauty, bathed in tranquillity, form the backdrop for our break to Northumberland.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
We start our journey north today, enjoying a stop in Harrogate along the way. One of Yorkshire's most elegant destinations, this characterful little town is the perfect place for shopping opportunities and home to several charming little tearooms. We continue our journey this afternoon, later arriving at our hotel.
Embark on a journey to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, a picturesque and secluded destination just off the Northumberland coast, an ancient holy site that’s still a popular place for modern pilgrims. This unspoilt gem, accessible only during low tide, offers a unique experience. We also visit the nearby Bamburgh Castle, a historic stronghold that has stood guard over the Northumberland coastline for over a millennium. This castle, once home to a line of kings from Henry VI to James I, is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country, steeped in rich history.
After breakfast, we visit Durham, home to the majestic Durham Cathedral. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and adjacent Durham Castle form one of Europe's most stunning city panoramas. Other city highlights include a host of fantastic shopping establishments, restaurants, and excellent river cruises, perfect for learning local history and sightseeing. After free time to explore this morning, we return to our hotel, where you can enjoy free time to explore Newcastle from our base in Jesmond. Located only a few miles outside Newcastle's city centre, Jesmond is a stylish suburb bustling with culture, shopping boutiques and plenty of spaces to escape.
This morning, enjoy a free morning to explore more of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Due to its proximity, why not make your way into the city centre via a short walk or on the nearby Tyne and Wear Metro? You’ll find countless opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, entertainment and museums. This afternoon, we enjoy an excursion to the market town of Alnwick, which dates back to 600AD. Here, we've included admission to the stunning Alnwick Castle and Gardens. As the Duke of Northumberland's private residence, it's one of England's largest castles and is familiar as a popular location for filming for many blockbusters, including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Downton Abbey and Harry Potter. The fascinating Poison Garden is not to be missed!
We travel home with a stop in York enroute. Walk the walls, explore the cathedral or visit one of the many local attractions before we return.
This modern Holiday Inn offers an authentic Italian-style restaurant, a stylish Terrace bar and all guest rooms offer free WiFi.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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