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Christmas At Auckland Castle And Festive Beamish Christmas At Auckland Castle And Festive Beamish

Christmas At Auckland Castle And Festive Beamish

Christmas At Auckland Castle And Festive Beamish

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Join us for a festive break in the north east of England on our Christmas at Auckland Castle and Festive Beamish tour.  Immerse yourself in unrivalled festive splendour as you wander staterooms, chapels and the private apartments at the home of the mighty Prince Bishops at Auckland Castle, all transformed with a touch of holiday magic. Step back in time and wander through Christmases past on a wonderful day out at Beamish, experience Christmas from the Georgian period to the 1950’s, delight in traditional decorations, tasty yuletide treats, festive music and lots of fun activities. Don’t miss out on this great short break packed with festive atmosphere to get you in the Christmas spirit.

 

 

Your Holiday Includes:

Door to door service

Porterage

Dinner, bed and breakfast

En suite bedrooms

Admission Auckland Castle and the Faith Museum

Admission to Beamish (open air museum)

Excursions          

Executive coach travel throughout

 

£105.00 single room supplement  

 

Itinerary:

Friday
Depart Leyland at 10.00hrs for our journey to Redworth Hall Hotel with a lunch stop in Barnard Castle en-route with time to explore and obtain lunch, re-join the coach at 14.30hrs to continue our journey to the hotel. Arrive to a warm welcome with tea/coffee and biscuits while your case is taken to your room.

Saturday
Following a leisurely breakfast our excursion today takes us to Auckland Castle, the proud home of the Bishops of Durham, a magnificent example of the best-preserved Bishops' Palace in Europe. Enjoy free time to explore the festively decorated castle and staterooms designed to lead you on a journey of the life and times of the Bishops who lived here. Included in our visit is entry to the architecturally beautiful faith museum which opened in 2024.

Sunday
Today's excursion takes us to Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. Step back in time and experience Christmases from days gone by as Beamish comes alive with twinkly lights and festive magic. Take journeys around the site on complimentary vintage transport with lots of opportunities to obtain drinks and a bite to eat in authentic hostelries and cafes.

Monday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for our journey home with a lunch stop in Harrogate en-route, enjoy time to obtain lunch and perhaps do some Christmas shopping before re-joining the coach at 14.00hrs to continue our journey home.
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SRS

 £105.00

For Sole Use

 YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel

Redworth Hall Hotel,

Surtees Road,

Newton Aycliffe

DL5 6NL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Star Rating

 4 Star

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Website

 https://www.redworthhalldurham.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Contact

  01388 770600

 

 

 



 

About the hotel

4 Star Redworth Hall is a beautiful hotel dating back to 1693, this Jacobean manor house retains many original features. The grand, majestic hall is set within 150 acres of woodland.  All bedrooms are luxurious and furnished with traditional fabrics.  Leisure facilities are excellent and include a beautiful indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room to relax in after a busy day exploring.



 

 

 

 

TV

 

Yes

 

Hairdryer

Yes

Lift

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Toiletries

Yes

Safe/Safety Deposit Box

Yes

AC

No

Pool

Yes

Gym

Yes

Iron

Yes

Tea/Coffee

Yes

Porterage

Yes



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Ava Travel, based in Leyland, is a relatively new company specialising in the creation and operation of coach tour holidays throughout the UK and Europe.

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Ava Travel (Leyland) Ltd
41 Hough Lane
Leyland, PR25 2SB
Office Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00, Sunday - Closed