Northumberland and Bamburgh Castle at Christmas

Start your celebrations in the best way possible on this pre-Christmas break! Enjoy the festive season twice this year with mulled wine on arrival, Christmas dinner with a complimentary drink, and a festive cream tea one day. Discover spectacular Bamburgh Castle as its adorned with festive décor, explore historic Durham and enjoy a scenic drive along Hadrian's famous wall.

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Your Tour Includes

4 nights hotel with English breakfast
4 evening meals including Christmas dinner with a complimentary glass of wine
Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival, with a festive treat
One festive cream tea
Local Joining Points
Porterage at the hotel

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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the George Hotel, Chollerford for four nights. We enjoy a tea, coffee or mulled wine with a festive treat on arrival to get us into the spirit of the season.

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Dinner

Today we visit the vibrant city of Newcastle. Famous for its industrial heritage, its brown ale, popular nightlife and distinct ‘Geordie’ accent, there’s a lot to do in Newcastle. It began life as a Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall in 122AD and from there has developed into a cosmopolitan city. Visit one of Newcastle’s many museums and galleries, the Castle, or the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, an unusual structure spanning the River Tyne. Of course there are plenty of shops that are perfect for some festive shopping, and many restaurants and pubs to enjoy. We return back to the hotel in time for our 'Christmas Dinner' complete with a complimentary glass of wine.

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Dinner

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Newcastle

Tyne Bridge

Discover the historic city of Durham, whose Cathedral and Castle have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Breakfast
Dinner

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Durham

Durham

Enjoy a scenic drive along the route of Hadrian’s famous wall and call at the ancient market town of Hexham. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.

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Breakfast
Dinner

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Hadrian's Wall Country

Hadrian's Wall

We depart the hotel this morning full of festive cheer and return home.

Included Meals

Breakfast

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the George Hotel, Chollerford, for four nights. We enjoy a tea, coffee or mulled wine with a festive treat on arrival to get us into the spirit of the season.

Included Meals

Dinner

Bamburgh Castle boasts magnificent decoration at Christmas. Wander through the castle’s festive-themed rooms and take in dazzling displays of kaleidoscopic colours, foliage, and twinkling lights. The theme of 2023 is ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas,’ and award-winning theatrical designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber has worked her magic adorning the state rooms into a whimsical wonderland inspired by the lyrics of the famous carol. You can expect next year’s theme to be just as spectacular!

We return back to the hotel in time for our 'Christmas Dinner' complete with a complimentary glass of wine.

Included Meals

Breakfast
Dinner

Included Highlights

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle

Discover the historic city of Durham, whose cathedral and castle have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city features a glorious mix of old and new, with ‘olde worlde’ cobbled streets, real ale taverns and tea rooms sitting alongside modern shops, museums and visitor attractions.

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Breakfast
Dinner

Included Highlights

Durham

Durham

Enjoy a scenic drive along the route of Hadrian’s famous wall, calling at the ancient market town of Hexham.

We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.

Included Meals

Breakfast
Dinner

Included Highlights

Hexham
Hadrian's Wall Country

Hadrian's Wall

We depart the hotel this morning full of festive cheer and return home.

Included Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star George Hotel in Chollerford.

The George Hotel, 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.

Location: B6320, Chollerford, Hexham, NE46 4EW