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Festive Durham & Beyond

Festive Durham & Beyond

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Join us as we head to the beautiful, historic city of Durham during the festive season, staying at the iconic 4-star riverside hotel, The Durham Royal County. Perhaps finish your Christmas shopping, relax in cosy cafes, choose from trendy to traditional bars, visit the cathedral, the choice is yours and this gem of a city has it all.  Experience Christmas’s past from Georgian merriment to 1950s festive fun as you're immersed in traditions from yesteryear on a visit to Beamish Open Air Museum. Step back in time to experience a traditional Christmas at magnificent 14th century Raby Castle, take a journey through the ground-floor rooms beautifully dressed for the festive season, with evergreens, gifts and of course, sumptuous Christmas trees.  This day will feel magical from your first view of Raby’s towers through the trees on the approach with wild red deer and fallow deer visible in the grounds. Don’t miss out on this great festive holiday, book early to avoid disappointment.

 

 

Your Holiday Includes:

Door to door service

Dinner, bed and breakfast

En-suite bedrooms

Admission to Beamish Open Air Museum

Admission to Raby Castle

Excursions

Executive Coach Travel Throughout.

 

£125.00 Single room supplement

 

Itinerary:

Sunday
Depart Leyland at 10.00hrs for our journey to Durham with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Receive a warm welcome as we arrive in Durham for an early check-in at 15.00hrs, perhaps enjoy a riverside stroll or cross the bridge into the heart of the city before our evening meal this evening at the hotel.

Monday
Following breakfast join the coach for today's excursion to Beamish Open Air Museum, travel the site on complimentary vintage bus and tram journeys to enjoy the festivities.

Tuesday
Following breakfast join the coach for today's excursion to Raby Castle, without doubt one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. Built in the 14th century by the powerful Neville family. Christmastime is a wonderful and magical time to visit as you wander through beautiful rooms decorated for the festive season, in the grounds see if you can spot the deer.

Wednesday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast, before heading home we enjoy a few hours to enjoy our host city Durham, allowing time to obtain lunch. Depart Durham at 14.00hrs to continue our journey home.

 

 

 

 

SRS

 £125.00

For Sole Use

 Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel

Delta by Marriott Durham Royal County,

Old Elvet,

Durham,

DH1 3JN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Star Rating

  4 Star

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Website

  https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ncldd-delta-hotels-durham-royal-county/overview/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Contact

 0191 386 6821

 

 

 



 

About the hotel

Located in the heart of historic Durham the iconic Durham Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and the Castle, and is situated on the banks of the River Wear in an enviable location. Through the nearby cobbled street discover the old and new of the historic university city with hidden gems around every corner. Guest bedrooms at the hotel are spacious, stylish, and well-appointed rooms, a great place in which to relax.



 

 

 

 

TV

 

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Lift

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Toiletries

Yes

Safe/Safety Deposit Box

Safety Deposit Box

AC

Yes

Pool

No

Gym

Yes

Iron

Yes

Tea/Coffee

Yes

Porterage

No



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About Us

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