Travel on this friendly and peaceful holiday to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to see some of the best historic houses and gardens throughout the North of England. Head to the medieval market town of Alnwick with its cobbled streets, narrow alleyways and fine stone buildings before visiting Alnwick Castle and Gardens, one of the largest inhabited castles in the country. Visit Wallington House, an impressive Georgian building with a fascinating collection of treasures for you to see, and Cragside House & Gardens, the former home of famous inventor Lord Armstrong.
Travel
Your comfort is our priority and all travel arrangements have been made with this in mind. Comfort stops will always be planned en route for lunch/refreshments. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon, where your luggage will be taken to your room (unless otherwise specified) and you will have plenty of time to freshen up before the evening meal. Return travel will follow a similar schedule.
Your Hotel: Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park / Seaton Burn
Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park sits in a peaceful setting and allows you to enjoy a walk in the sprawling grounds or wind down with the spa facilities. Linger with a coffee, snack in the comfortable Mercury Bar, or sip a cool beer on the patio.
Please note there is a Single Supplement of £96 per person.
Itinerary and What's Included
- Luxury coach travel to and from destination
- Comfort stop in both directions
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Excursions
Excursions
All of our excursions are included in the holiday price unless otherwise specified. In addition to the planned activities, most excursions will allow plenty of free time for you to explore our well-chosen destinations. If you prefer to make other arrangements or just relax at the hotel instead of any of the excursions, you are welcome to do so. If so, we kindly ask you to please inform your driver. We will depart after breakfast and return in the late afternoon or early evening, to enable you to freshen up before your evening meal.
Alnwick Castle & Gardens
Wallington House
Cragside House & Gardens
