5 days - from only £329pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the UK. Dating back to the Norman period, the castle has served as a border fortress, a teaching college, a place of refuge, a film and TV set, as well as family home!
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the George Hotel, Chollerford for four nights.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Alnwick Castle
Trip to Alnwick – once the administrative town for the whole of Northumberland. Here we visit the majestic castle; once an important fort and more recently used as one of the settings for the Harry Potter films.
Please note that a visit to Bamburgh Castle and the town of Alnwick will replace Alnwick Castle on the following departures: 14 March 2022, 21 March 2022 & 31 October 2022.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star George Hotel in Chollerford.
Hotels in Northumberland are renowned for their historic beauty, and The George Hotel is no exception. Dating back to the 18th century, the picturesque stone-built hotel with its attractive ivy-clad facade boasts an unbeatable position on the pretty North Tyne River. Guests can enjoy excellent facilities including a leisure club with a swimming pool and gym, a sunbathing terrace, and a fantastic restaurant which offers a diverse menu and incorporates local and regional produce. Just 5 miles away is Hexham, a market town with an interesting history and stunning architecture, and the vibrant city of Newcastle is an easy drive away. An ideal base for a refreshing retreat, welcoming northern hospitality is guaranteed.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.