Beautiful Northumbria in Spring

Day 1 Morning departure for the journey north to Northumbria and the hotel for a five night stay.

Days 2 to 5 We have included the following excursions:

• A day excursion to the Beamish ‘Living Museum of the North’, where you step back in time and see how people lived and worked in the late 19th and early 20th century. Staff in period dress add to the amazing atmosphere as they tell their story and guide you through living history. Browse through the schoolhouse, have a peek in the newsagents or even buy freshly baked goods in the bakery! Take the tram to Pockerley Manor and see what farm life was like in the 1820s. After all this excitement, you can relax in the Sun Inn, a good old fashioned pub or take a trip to the traditional tearoom.

• You will take a journey along the Durham Heritage Coast - one of the finest coastlines in England - as you travel to the lively harbour town of Seaham. Time to visit Seaham Harbour Marina or perhaps grab an ice cream and walk along the coastal footpath enjoying breathtaking views. You will return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure in Newcastle.

• Today you take the road north, past Blyth and Ashington, to Amble and Warkworth to historic Alnwick to 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.

• After a leisurely breakfast you travel to the resort of Seahouses on the North Northumberland Heritage Coast. Offshore lie the remote Farne Islands, home to a wide variety of bird and sea life. Following miles of sandy dunes and unspoilt beaches you will reach Bamburgh, home of Grace Darling, where the imposing castle looks out to sea. Subject to tidal conditions we travel over the causeway to Lindisfarne (Holy Island), birthplace of British Christianity.    NB: The crossing of the causeway to Holy Island is governed by tide times. It may be necessary to amend this excursion.

Day 6 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

Single supplement £215

Holiday Insurance £38