History & Heritage in the North East
Book NowJoin us in County Durham for our History and Heritage of the North East tour. This wonderful five day tour takes you through stunning coast and countryside scenery to visit the lesser known hidden gem attractions of Ushaw House, Chapels and Gardens and the North East Land, Sea and Air Museums, we even include a delicious cream tea in a former Edwardian mansion and free time to relax and enjoy the grounds and leisure facilities at our hotel base the beautiful 4-star Derwent Manor. Includes visits to historic Hexham, the seaside town of South Shields and UNESCO World Heritage Site and Cathedral City Durham.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Cream Tea at Slaley Hall
Entrance to the North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Admission to Ushaw House, Chapels and Gardens
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£160.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 10.00hrs for our journey to Derwent Manor with a lunch stop in Barnard Castle en-route, depart barnard Castle 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.
Tuesday
This morning our excursion takes us to the charming town of Hexham, with its historic Anglo-Saxon Abbey that never fails to impress. Today is market day, enjoy the morning exploring and browsing the market stalls at leisure, perhaps take a stroll in picturesque Sele Park floral gardens, for those of you who love history perhaps visit Hexham Old Goal which dates to the 1300's or the Queens Hall Arts Centre including two art galleries and visitor information centre. Hexham has a bloody history waiting to be explored, immerse yourself in stories of marauding Vikings and historical criminal families the 'Border Reivers'. This afternoon we venture to the luxurious Slaley Hall Hotel, where we enjoy a delightful cream tea in the beautiful former Edwardian Mansion House.
Wednesday
This morning, we travel to the former RAF Usworth and Sunderland Airport site, now known as the North East Land, Sea and Air Museums. Journey back in time at this wonderful volunteer led site to learn about the collection of military vehicles including a Cold War Avro Vulcan B2 Bomber. In the afternoon head to South Shields, home of the late Catherine Cookson. Here we have free time to obtain lunch and enjoy the seaside town with its beautiful coastline and towering cliffs.
Thursday
Today our excursion takes us to Ushaw, 'a place where wonder, curiosity and amazement collide'. Here we enjoy entrance to the house, chapels, gardens and exhibitions, don't forget the café for a pit stop. Ushaw opened in 1808 as a Catholic college, later opening to the public in 2014 as a wonderful visitor attraction rich in art, history, heritage and architecture, during the visit we learn all about Ushaw's history and hidden past and view their collections of important artifacts. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon to relax and perhaps and enjoy the leisure facilities.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast, before heading home we visit the ancient historic city of Durham, acclaimed heritage site dominated by the magnificent Norman Cathedral and Castle high above the River Wear with time to explore the compact city and obtain lunch. Depart Durham at 14.30hrs to continue our journey home.
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SRS | £160.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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Hotel | Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel Derwent Manor, Allensford DH8 9BB |
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Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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About the hotel | Derwent Manor is a distinctive Northumberland hotel where you will receive a warm, friendly North East welcome. Set withing 20 acres of land overlooking the Derwent Valley built in the style of a Manor House. Guest bedrooms are beautifully appointed spacious rooms designed with the ultimate comfort experience in mind, interiors at this hotel are as impressive as the exterior. The hotel boasts a leisure club with indoor pool with a view, sauna, spa bath and fitness centre. |
TV |
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Hairdryer | Yes |
Lift | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Toiletries | Yes |
Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Safety deposit box |
AC | No |
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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