Beamish & The Durham Dales
Beamish & The Durham Dales
Book NowJoin us as we head to historic Durham to the 4-star Radisson Blu, an Ava Travel customer favourite hotel. Explore the unique history and heritage of this beautiful area of the northeast of England. Journey through the stunning scenery of the Durham Dales, visit the exciting attractions of Beamish Open Air Living History Museum and Locomotion in Shildon, the world’s first railway town and home to Europe’s largest undercover collection of heritage railway.
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Entrance Locomotion, Shildon
Admission Beamish Open Air Museum
Entrance Durham Dales Centre
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£136.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to Durham with a lunch stop in Ripon, the North Yorkshire gem en-route with time to explore and obtain lunch, departing at 14.30hrs to continue our journey to the hotel. Arrive to a warm North East welcome while your case is taken to your room. Perhaps take a dip in the pool or enjoy a stroll into Durham before your evening meal.
Tuesday - Thursday
Free time in Durham with the following attractions:
Time at leisure in Durham this morning. Perhaps visit the spectacular cathedral and the beautifully restored Victorian indoor market. Continue to Shildon this afternoon for a visit to Locomotion, which exhibits the history of rail travel from the 19th century to the present day.
A full day excursion around the Durham Dales. Travel via Weardale to Stanhope for a visit to the Durham Dales Centre built within the walled gardens of Stanhope Castle. Proceed via Middleton-in-Teeside and Eggleston Village to Barnard Castle. Admire the Victorian and Georgian architecture in the delightful town centre allowing time for lunch and browse the shops in the specialist Antique Quarter. Continue via Staindrop to Bishop Auckland with a stop before returning to the hotel.
A full day to Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. The world famous, award-winning open-air museum tells the story of the north east of England in the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods. Enjoy unlimited rides on the restored trams and replica buses, see attractions including a working farm, an authentic town street and a traditional coal-fired Fish & Chip shop!
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast with a stop in Wetherby, at the very heart of Yorkshire's Golden Triangle. Wetherby boasts a vibrant food and drink scene with almost fifty cafés, restaurants, pubs and takeaways providing plenty of options to suit all tastes on our lunch stop. Depart at 14.00hrs to continue our journey home.
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| SRS | £136.00 Single Room Supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankland Lane Durham DH1 5TA |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 0191 372 7200 |
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| About the hotel | The Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is a sophisticated riverside hotel overlooking the River Wear right in the heart of the city centre, the UNESCO World Heritage sites and cobbled streets are all a short walk from the hotel’s doorstep. Guest bedrooms are spacious and beautifully furnished with all the home comforts to enhance your stay. An Ava Travel favourite. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/safety Deposit Box | Safety Deposit Box |
| AC | Yes |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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