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Historic Durham and Alnwick Castle
Dating back to 1815, the 4-star Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County boasts a fantastic position in central Durham. Enjoy a wonderful start to your mornings with artisan coffee from the hotel’s coffee shop, Paddy and Scott’s, and look forward to delicious evening meals in modern, relaxed surroundings at the Cast Iron Bar & Grill. Durham is the perfect base for our short break, with its winding cobbled streets and famous historic gems offering a nostalgic feeling. From here, we’ll uncover the history and heritage of the North East of England with visits to Beamish Open-Air Museum, Bowes Railway Museum, and Alnwick Castle where centuries of history are interwoven with Potter-inspired magic. We also hop aboard the South Tynedale Railway for a nostalgic journey in an area of the country considered to be the birthplace of railways.
Itinerary
Make your own way to our hotel in Durham, where you will meet an experienced Tour Manager. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner served in the hotel’s restaurant.
Included Meals
- Dinner
This morning, our local guide will meet us at our hotel and take us on a walking tour of historic Durham. Highlights include Durham Cathedral, a Romanesque building known for its iconic and stunning interior vaulting, and the UNESCO-listed 900-year-old Norman Castle. After the tour, you will have some free time to explore and grab a bite to eat at one of Durham's numerous cafés or restaurants.
We continue by coach to the small town of Alston, where the former North Eastern Railway Station is now the headquarters of the South Tynedale Railway. Following the former route of British Rail’s Haltwhistle to Alston branch line, this preserved narrow-gauge heritage railway is the highest in England. Enjoy a picturesque journey through beautiful countryside as the train winds its way from into the South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines.
We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner in the hotel.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Durham
- South Tynedale Railway
Today, we travel by coach to charming Alnwick, one of Northumberland’s most historic towns. We enjoy a guided tour of the iconic castle, which may be familiar from Downtown Abbey and the Harry Potter films. Enjoy time at leisure for lunch and further exploration of the castle, the beautiful gardens, and Alnwick with its old buildings and cobbled streets.
We return to the hotel by coach later this afternoon.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Alnwick Castle and Gardens
This morning, we will travel by coach to the Bowes Railway Museum for a guided tour. Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in northwest Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow.
Afterwards, we continue by coach to the famous Beamish Open-Air Museum, which recreates life in the North East of England during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. Step back in time and see how families lived and worked in the years leading up to the First World War, or head to the 1940s farm and experience what life was like on the home front during the Second World War. Visit the 1900s Pit Village to see a colliery community at the time of peak coal production in the northeast, and be sure to take a look around Rowley Station with its signal box, waiting room and yard, just as it was in Edwardian times.
Dinner is served in the hotel this evening.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Bowes Railway Museum
After breakfast, check out of our hotel and return home at your own pace.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £140.00 (5 days).
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Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County.
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Immerse yourself in historic Durham with a stay at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County. Dating back to 1815, this 4-star hotel stands proudly by the castle and cathedral of the city, as well as offering a close location to the River Wear. With the prime central location, you can explore the wonders of Durham with ease. The modern and refurbished bedrooms provide everything you need and more, with premium bedding, a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi, whilst the delicious dishes served at the Cast Iron Bar & Grill promise to leave you wanting more. Guests can also enjoy artisan coffee at the bright and vibrant coffee shop, Paddy and Scott’s.Location: Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN
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- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
General
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- Sauna or Steam Room
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- Free WiFi (Public Areas)
- Gym
Hotel
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
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Single Room Supplement from £140
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