Delightful Durham, Beamish & Bowes Mini Break
Delightful Durham, Beamish & Bowes Mini Break
Book NowJoin us as we head to the 4-star Radisson Blu on the banks of the River Wear for our Durham, Beamish and Bowes Tour. Enjoy free time exploring this wonderful UNESCO city right from the front door of our hotel, discover a quintessential English city peppered with historical and cultural charm, shop, dine and explore with a guided tour of Durham’s magnificent Cathedral included. Take a trip down memory lane at the world-famous Beamish open-air museum to uncover the story of life in North East England through the ages, visit authentic streets, shops and houses where the stage is set to bring stories of the past to life. Visit the beautiful French Chateau in English countryside surrounded by gardens and parkland which houses the award-winning Bowes Museum.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
Free use of Leisure facilities which include, indoor pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room and fitness suite
En suite bedrooms
Entrance to the Bowes Museum
Entrance to Beamish Museum
Guided tour of Durham Cathedral
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£90.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Friday
Depart Leyland at 08.30am for our journey to Durham with a lunch stop in Barnard Castle en-route, with time to explore and obtain lunch. Before heading to the hotel visit the French-style Bowes Museum, view the museums lovingly restored 250-year-old silver swan automaton and outstanding collections of art, fashion and design, re-join the coach at 15.00hrs to continue our journey to the hotel.
Saturday
Today we enjoy a day in Durham, take a guided tour of the magnificent cathedral to discover hidden gems and fascinating stories about the cathedral's rich history, followed by free time for you to explore at leisure.
Sunday
Today following a leisurely start we visit the Beamish Open Air Living Museum, see what life was like in the County Durham of yesteryear as you navigate the site on complimentary vintage bus and tram.
Monday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast, before we travel home head back into Durham for free time to explore and obtain lunch re-join the coach at 14.00hrs to continue our journey home.
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| SRS | £90.00 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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JavaScript InformationBelow is a map showing the pick up area for our free door to door service. If, on entering your postcode, you live outside the area we will still be able to collect you for a reasonable supplement.
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 |
