Service Rating:Historical Northumbria
4* Slaley Hall Hotel, Hexham: Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Vindolanda, COrbridge, Hadrians Wall, & Beamish Museum
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Historical Northumbria
Stay in the spectacular 4* Slaley Hall Hotel and explore the history of this fantastic county. Visit the awe-inspiring Alnwick Castle & Gardens, enjoy a guided tour along Hadrian's wall and visit one of the most important Roman archaeological sites in Europe: Vindolanda. Spend a day at the fascinating open-air Beamish museum, which tells the story of life in the North East during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. SLALEY HALL HOTEL, HEXHAM **** Monday 7 September 2026 5 days £745 per person sharing a twin/double room £175 single supplement (double/twin for sole occupancy) Home to home pick up/set down from £40 Front seat supplement £12.50 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Admission to Alnwick Castle & Gardens Guided tour of Hadrian's Wall Admission to Vindolanda Admission to BeamishITINERARY
Day 1
We depart the local area and after a stop on route, arrive at the 4* Slaley Hall Hotel in time for dinner.
|Day 2
Today we make our way to the medieval market town of Alnwick, which still retains many of its cobbled streets, narrow alleys and fine stone buildings. Here we visit Alnwick Castle and Gardens. The castle is one of the finest medieval castles in England and famously known to many as "Hogwarts" in the Harry Potter movies as well as the location for the Downton Abbey 2014 Christmas special. The gardens are believed to be one of the oldest walled gardens in the world, surrounded by walls over 250 years old.
|Day 3
Today we are joined by a step-on guide to discover the true history of Hadrian's Wall, enjoy the fascinating journey along Rome's most northerly frontier, while our expert guide brings Roman heritage to life. We explore Corbridge, a former Roman village, see some of the more spectacular parts of the wall and visit Roman Vindolanda to experience one of the best-preserved roman forts.
|Day 4
Today we visit the open-air Beamish Museum, which tells the story of life in the North East during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s, all set within 300 acres of beautiful countryside. Experience life in the 1820s at Pockerley, explore a 1900s town and see how families lived and worked in the years leading up to the First World War. Visit the Colliery & Pit village and discover how life was on the home front during the Second World War on the Farm with Land Girls and the Home Guard.
|Day 5
After breakfast we make our way back, with stops on route arriving home mid-afternoon.
|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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