Your holiday summary
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Tours Garden holidays |
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| Country |
United Kingdom |
| Travel type |
Coach |
| Price range | From £165 |
| Travel partner | Newmarket Holidays |
| Duration | 2 nights |
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Lindisfarne & Alnwick Garden - 3 days
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A floral wonderland
The Alnwick Garden is one Britain's most exciting contemporary gardens. See how it has been transformed from a derelict site into a world-class attraction - through the Duchess of Northumberland's bold vision - on this great-value break, which also includes visits to historic Durham and the fabled island of Lindisfarne.
The Alnwick Garden is one Britain's most exciting contemporary gardens. See how it has been transformed from a derelict site into a world-class attraction - through the Duchess of Northumberland's bold vision - on this great-value break, which also includes visits to historic Durham and the fabled island of Lindisfarne.
Included
- Return coach travel
- Two night's dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the three-star Holiday Inn, Washington
- Entry to the Alnwick Garden
- A visit to Durham, Bamburgh and Lindisfarne
- The services of a Newmarket Tour Manager
- Government taxes and service charges
- Single rooms are available for a supplement
Day One
Leaving the local area in the early morning, we head to the ancient city of Durham. Visit the iconic cathedral and castle to marvel at one of the greatest surviving examples of Normanesque architecture, or browse the stylish boutiques and quirky craft shops, before we continue to our hotel for dinner.
Day Two
Today we visit the delightful tidal island of Lindisfarne, also known as 'Holy Island' due to its ancient religious heritage. Explore this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visit the ancient Priory ruin and picturesque 16th-century castle, and find out about island life at the Lindisfarne Centre (all entry fees payable locally). We'll also stop at the coastal village of Bamburgh, dominated by a great sandstone castle overlooking the Farne Islands, before returning to our hotel in time for dinner.
Day Three
Discover the magnificent Alnwick Garden today. Just a few minutes walk from the medieval castle - the second largest inhabited fortress in England - the garden is a real jewel. From the pergola-covered paths of the rose garden to the Serpent Garden's eight water sculptures, and from one of the world's largest tree houses to the famous Grand Cascade with its tumbling waterfalls, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In the mid-afternoon we'll begin our journey home, arriving back in the local area by early to mid evening.
Leaving the local area in the early morning, we head to the ancient city of Durham. Visit the iconic cathedral and castle to marvel at one of the greatest surviving examples of Normanesque architecture, or browse the stylish boutiques and quirky craft shops, before we continue to our hotel for dinner.
Day Two
Today we visit the delightful tidal island of Lindisfarne, also known as 'Holy Island' due to its ancient religious heritage. Explore this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visit the ancient Priory ruin and picturesque 16th-century castle, and find out about island life at the Lindisfarne Centre (all entry fees payable locally). We'll also stop at the coastal village of Bamburgh, dominated by a great sandstone castle overlooking the Farne Islands, before returning to our hotel in time for dinner.
Day Three
Discover the magnificent Alnwick Garden today. Just a few minutes walk from the medieval castle - the second largest inhabited fortress in England - the garden is a real jewel. From the pergola-covered paths of the rose garden to the Serpent Garden's eight water sculptures, and from one of the world's largest tree houses to the famous Grand Cascade with its tumbling waterfalls, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In the mid-afternoon we'll begin our journey home, arriving back in the local area by early to mid evening.
Holiday Inn, Washington (or similar)
You will be staying in the three-star Holiday Inn, Washington. All rooms in this modern hotel have private facilities, colour TV, telephones and tea-and coffee-making facilities, and the hotel has good bar and restaurant facilities.
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