The Northern Delights Newcastle

5 Days - Mon 17th July 2023

Standard single now sold out - call to add to wait list. Includes Bamburgh Castle, Farne Island experience cruise, Durham Cathedral & Hadrian’s Wall with local guide on coach!

All rooms at our central hotel overlook the River Tyne and It is on the Quayside for exploring in the light evenings and if you wish, you might like to cross one of the many famous bridges. During this tour we tower 150 feet above sea level at Bamburgh, England’s finest coastal castle, and gaze at the iconic coastline on a cruise to the Farne Islands which are home to England’s most abundant sea-bird and seal habitats. We also have a local guide on board for a day to explore the mighty Hadrian’s Wall, the Romans’ most remarkable monument in the UK. Finally, a guided tour of Durham Cathedral, an impressive building on a clifftop overlooking the city below. A huge success in 2022 when this holiday operated for the first time.

Monday We head north to Newcastle with a late lunch time stop in Wetherby, an award winning Floral Market Town dating back to 1240.

Tuesday Durham’s cathedral is one of the great buildings of Europe and we have a guided tour including entry to the Open Treasure Exhibit. Later there is time to explore the adjacent city centre that lies below the castle on the sweeping bends of the river.

Wednesday We take a scenic drive through Northumberland to the coast and visit imposing Bamburgh for a guided tour. There is then free time to explore the lovely village and beach. From the castle there are stunning views of the Farne Islands, and now we go on a Farne Island Experience cruise to Inner Farne. It is a 90-minute cruise and where hopefully we will see Seals as well as the abundant bird life which includes puffins, guillemots, razorbills and much more.

Thursday Our local guide takes us on a viewing tour by coach of Hadrian’s Wall, including a stop in a famous Roman Cavalry Fort. There will also be stops in Heddon-on-the-Wall, Corbridge, Hexham and the famous viewing point of Steel Rigg.

Friday We return home with a lunch time stop in Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire and 800 year old market.

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

3-star hotel on the vibrant Quayside. LIFT | BAR | GYM FREEVIEW TV | WIFI millenniumhotels.com

Back in Tyne

5 Days - Mon 31st July 2023

Standard single now sold out - call to add to wait list.

Includes Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Gardens and Durham boat cruise!

Three differing days out as we visit a castle, some famous gardens and enjoy a historic city by river. Our modern hotel is central and by the River Tyne so you can take advantage of the light evenings by exploring Newcastle and maybe cross the Tyne by one of its famous bridges to visit the Sage in Gateshead. Plus, all the hotel rooms overlook the River Tyne!

Monday We head north to Newcastle with a late lunch time stop in Ripon, founded over 1300 years ago with a 7th century cathedral.

Tuesday To Alnwick where we have an included visit to the gardens where we can explore acres of fascinating plants, water sculptures, the infamous Poison Garden and one of the world’s largest treehouses! Later we continue a scenic drive via Rothbury and Otterburn to the attractive market town of Hexham.

Wednesday To Durham and we enjoy an hour-long cruise on The Prince Bishop river cruiser which offers spectacular views of the historic city, cathedral, castle and bridges. There is then free to explore Durham and we return to our hotel with a photo stop at the Angel of the North.

Thursday We take a scenic drive along the Northumberland coast with a stop in Seahouses. Then on to Bamburgh where we have included admission to the castle which has stunning views of the Farne Islands. Following free time to explore Bamburgh, a lovely village by the sea, we return to Newcastle.

Friday We return with an early lunch time stop in Wetherby, an attractive market town dating back to 1240 on the river Wharfe.

Holiday Inclusions

• Return coach travel

• Tours as indicated

• Hotel accomodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle 3-star

Holiday Inclusions

• Return coach travel

• Tours as indicated (including Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Gardens & boat ride)

• Hotel accomodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal

Lake District Steam & Cruise Grange-over-Sands

5 Days - Thu 14th September 2023

Standard single now sold out - call to add to wait list.

Includes two boat trips and two train rides!

Be inspired by the Lake District’s famous breath-taking scenery, relaxing lake cruises and nostalgic steam train journeys all whilst based in lovely Grange-over-Sands, often called the ‘Riviera of the North’ due to its mild temperatures. Delightfully positioned, the town’s long promenade affords excellent views.

Thursday North to our hotel in Grange-over-Sands just south of the Lake District.

Tours whilst at resort

A | We travel through the heart of the wonderfully scenic Lake District, taking in Coniston Water, Rydal Water and Grasmere, to the ever-popular north lakes tourist town of Keswick. Following a lunchtime stop here we continue to England’s most beautiful lake, Ullswater, for a cruise on a ‘steamer’ from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. We return to the hotel via the beautiful Kirkstone Pass.

B | We enjoy a single journey on a steam train through the beautiful Leven Valley on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, before enjoying a delightful cruise along Lake Windermere from Lakeside to Bowness-on-Windermere. Bowness is popular all year round and people come here to sail on the lake or just to relax and savour the atmosphere and the town’s delightful setting. We also spend time in the bustling village of Ambleside. The town is surrounded by beautiful fells, woodland and parks and has great shopping plus the quirky bridge house.

C | Full steam ahead to the western lakes for a nostalgic trip back in time on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, affectionately known by the locals as ‘La’al Ratty’. Enjoy a return trip on Lakeland’s oldest and longest railway from the delightful coastal village of Ravenglass through two glorious valleys to the foot of England’s highest mountains. On our return we will make a short stop in the market town of Ulverston before returning to Grange-over-Sands for free time.

Monday We return home with a lunchtime stop at the Trentham Estate Shopping Centre.

The Cumbria Grand Hotel

A 3-star hotel set in twenty acres of private gardens & woodland with views overlooking the bay.

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Luxurious Lake District and Pennines | Ullswater

4 Days - Mon 18th September 2023

+£45 Single Supplement

+£135 per room Lake View Upgrade

4-star

The Inn on the Lake enjoys one of the most spectacular settings in the Lake District with its 15-acres of lawns sweeping to the shores of Ullswater. Evening meals are served in the AA Rosette lake view restaurant which has creative, exciting menus using fresh, local ingredients to ensure you remember the food as much as the hotel.

Monday North with a late lunchtime stop in Kendal, a market town on the edge of the Lake District. We travel to Pooley Bridge and along the shores of Ullswater to our hotel.

Tours whilst at resort

A | We begin with a fabulous cruise on a steamer from our hotel to Pooley Bridge along the length of Ullswater, then to a lunchtime stop in the ever-popular tourist town of Keswick. Then through the heart of the wonderfully scenic Lake District, taking in Rydal Water, Grasmere and Thirlmere to our second stop of the day in Ambleside. We complete the circular tour with a drive over the dramatic Kirkstone Pass, with views of Windermere. Great scenery all day and we view seven of the lakes!

B | Into the Pennines and views all day as we climb all the way up to the Hartside Top, where we take a short break to enjoy the views back as far as the Lake District. Then on to the market town of Hexham. Hexham has an excellent range of specialist and independent shops to explore and is often described as one of the best places to live in the UK. We return via the B6318 from Chollerford to Gilsland which follows the course of Hadrian’s Wall. Thursday The holiday is not over as we make another drive over the Kirkstone Pass in the opposite direction and make a stop in Bowness- on-Windermere. We continue along the eastern edge of Windermere with some great views, before heading south.

Holiday Inclusions

• Return coach travel

• Tours as indicated (including 2 train rides and 2 boat rides)

• Hotel accomodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal

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6 Days From £599

6 Days - Sun 24th September 2023

+£125 Single Supplement

Includes Lake Cruise, Holker Hall and Wensleydale cheese demonstration & tasting!

A superb tour viewing some of Britain’s finest scenery in both the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District. Our centre is Morecambe with its level, five-mile promenade and superb views across the bay to the lakeland hills, especially at sunset. We also enjoy an evening trip to view the famous Blackpool lights which adds to all the extras on this great holiday.

Sunday We travel north with a stop at Trentham Shopping Centre. Tours whilst at resort

A | The Yorkshire Dales beckon today as we travel via the beautiful Lune Valley into the Pennine Mountains through lovely but remote countryside, to call at Hawes in Wensleydale. Whilst in Hawes we enjoy a demonstration and tasting at the Wensleydale Cheese Shop. Our return is through scenic Garsdale and Sedbergh to call at Kirkby Lonsdale. In the evening we have an early dinner before we view the Blackpool Illuminations.

B | A free day to explore Morecambe, or maybe catch a local bus to nearby Lancaster.

C | Into the southern section of the Lake District and we enjoy a boat ride from Lakeside, on the southern tip of Windermere, to Bowness. We have time to explore Bowness before continuing on to our afternoon visit to Holker Hall & Gardens. The estate is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into parkland, framed by the lakeland hills.

D | Into the northern lakes today and we view seven lakes in total! We pass Rydal, Grasmere and Thirlmere enroute to our lunchtime stop in Keswick, set near Derwent Water. On our return we view Ullswater and Brothers Water before a dramatic ride over the Kirkstone Pass.

Blackpool Illuminations & The Yorkshire Dales

3 Days

Fri 1st September 2023

Fri 29th September 2023

Fri 13th October 2023

+£30 Single Supplement

Blackpool is Britain’s largest holiday destination with a flat 6-mile promenade and three piers. The trams on the seafront are the only survivors of their kind in England. Our hotel is a superb 3-star hotel with a prime location on the south promenade and it provides entertainment every night.

Friday Direct to Blackpool, with a quick toilet stop, so that you can enjoy the town before dinner. After dinner we have a tour of the illuminations.

Saturday A choice today, all day to explore and enjoy Blackpool or join the coach as we travel along the Ribble Valley to Skipton. Skipton is the gateway to the Dales and has a 900-year-old castle and a historic cobbled high street full of shops. From here we climb into the Dales and make a stop in Hawes, 850ft above sea level and home to Wensleydale cheese. We return on a different route through the Dales to create a wonderful circular tour.

Sunday We depart Blackpool at 2pm and should arrive home approximately 7pm.

Auckland Hotel

Fabulous sea views, great food, evening entertainment and lovely rooms. BAR | LIFT aucklandhotel.co.uk

Holiday Inclusions

• Return coach travel

• Tours as indicated (Inc. boat ride, Holker Hall and cheese demonstration)

• Hotel accomodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal

Carousel Hotel

Holiday

Return coach travel

Tours as indicated

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(Limited) NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS

PLEASE NOTE: With Warner holidays only our initial allocation is guaranteed at these prices, when we have sold that allocation the price may rise and will be at P.O.A.

We know that a break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life is important to you, and Warners are here to help you make the most of it. The hotels have stunning locations, quality entertainment and sports, swimming and activities designed to help you have fun and indulge. You can choose to do as little or as much as you like and there is entertainment every night! There will be stops in towns of interest on the way to and from the hotel, plus two short day trips out to see the best of the local area, whilst still giving you plenty of time to enjoy the hotel’s facilities!

Corton Coastal Village, Suffolk

5 Days - Mon 7th August 2023

First Day: Saffron Walden

Day Trip 1: Norfolk Broads & Great Yarmouth

Day Trip 2: Southwold & Aldeburgh

Last Day: Cambridge

5 Days From £519

PLEASE NOTE: Accommodation are in chalets that can be upstairs or downstairs. Various upgrade options available on request

COASTAL LOUNGE | LOBBY BAR | WIFI | GROUND FLOOR CHALETS ON REQUEST | GYM | INDOOR HEATED POOL | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM

Activites on-site include: SWIMMING | ARCHERY | RIFLE SHOOTING

CINEMA | CRAZY GOLF | GAMES ROOM | COFFEE SHOP | CROQUET

INDOOR SHORT MAT BOWLS | PUTT | SELF-GUIDED WALKS & CYCLING ROUTES

PLEASE NOTE: All Warners hotels are very big complexes, if there are any special room requirements that are essential, please call us so we can check with Warners if they will be able to accommodate your needs. Upgrade options available on request, please call us for options & prices. Warners now operate in a cashless environment, meaning they won’t accept cash in any area of the hotel and all purchases must be charged to your room and settled at the end of your stay.

• Return coach travel

• Entertainment & activites in hotels

• Hotel accomodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal

Alvaston Hall, Cheshire

5 Days - Mon 11th September 2023

First Day: Bridgenorth

Day Trip 1: Chester

Day Trip 2: Snowdonia inc. Betws-y-Coed

Last Day: Shrewsbury

5 Days From £519 •

BARN PUB & KITCHEN | MARKET KITCHEN & LATE LOUNGE | FOUNTAIN BAR | LIFT (NOT TO ALL AREAS) | GYM | INDOOR HEATED POOL | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | SALON Activites on-site include: SWIMMING | PUTT ARCHERY CROSSBOW | RIFLE SHOOTING | INDOOR SHORT MAT BOWLS CROQUET | SELF-GUIDED WALKS & CYCLING ROUTES