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Service Rating:Christmas at Beamish & Raby Castle
4* Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle: Newcastle, Beamish, Raby Castle, Durham & Ripon
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Christmas at Beamish & Raby Castle
The 4* Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands in one of the finest locations in Newcastle, on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city centre. All the bedrooms have beautiful views over the river. What better way to count down to Christmas than by visiting the winter wonderland at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North & Raby Castle dressed for Christmas? We also include time to explore Newcastle and the Cathedral city of Durham. COPTHORNE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE**** Monday 29 November 2027 5 Days £625 per person sharing a twin/double room £180 single supplement (double/twin for sole occupancy) Home pick up/set down from £45 per person Front seat supplement £12.50 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Admission to Beamish Open-Air Living Museum Admission to Raby Castle at ChristmasITINERARY
Day 1
Departing the local area, we travel north with a stop on route before arriving at the 4* Copthorne Hotel, with time to settle in before dinner. The Copthorne Hotel is in a prime location in Newcastle, on the banks of the River Tyne and a short stroll into the city centre.
|Day 2
Enjoy the day at leisure in Newcastle. If you're looking for some retail therapy, make sure to visit Fenwick's where the famous Fenwick festive window display will be on show, or perhaps visit one of the many museums, galleries, and numerous attractions located throughout the city centre.
|Day 3
Today's outing takes us north to visit the famous Beamish North of England Open Air Museum, capturing the spirit of the North East in the 1800s and 1900s. Attractions include a restored tram and replica bus rides, authentic town streets, a colliery village, do down the mine, an old-fashioned sweet shop, a working farm, steam locomotives, and much more. At this time of year, the museum is festively decorated so we can reimagine what Christmas was like in bygone eras.
|Day 4
This morning, we drive south to Raby Castle - one of the finest Medieval castles to remain in Britain and the resident home of the Vane family since 1626. The castle has been beautifully decorated for the festive season. Telling the story of Christmas Day at the castle, from the daybreak thrill of opening a Christmas stocking to an evening of elegant dining and Christmas games. This afternoon we visit the historic city of Durham, well known for its huge cathedral, sat overlooking the rest of the river and its beautiful cityscape. A must visit is Durham cathedral with its great architecture and peaceful surroundings.
|Day 5
On our final day we will take a morning stop in the pretty town of Ripon, before continuing our journey home.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place S | TBA | TBA |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | TBA | TBA |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | TBA | TBA |
| CAMBRIDGE SERVICES A14 | TBA | TBA |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TBA | TBA |
| Hitchin N St Marys Sq | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd N | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop N | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | TBA | TBA |
| Saffron Walden High St N | TBA | TBA |
| Stansted Mountfit Har N | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | TBA | TBA |
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