Fully Escorted!
Book NowJoin us for a pre-Christmas break with visits to Beamish, and Alnwick Gardens light trail.
THE HOG'S HEAD INN, ALNWICK ***
Named after the tavern in the Harry Potter books and films, this modern stone building offers straitforward rooms that feature TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and en suite bathrooms. Please note porterage is not available at this hotel.
PRICE INCLUDES
3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Entry to Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail & Beamish Museum
Coach excursions as described
Fully escorted throughout
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777
Day 1
We travel north to County Durham, making suitable comfort stops along the way. On arrival, settle into our welcoming hotel before enjoying dinner and a relaxing evening.
DDay 2
After breakfast, we head to the vibrant Newcastle Christmas Market, where the city’s historic Grey Street and Old Eldon Square are filled with the scent of roasted chestnuts and stalls brimming with handmade gifts and local produce. Later, we visit Alnwick Garden’s enchanting Winter Light Trail, where thousands of sparkling lights and illuminated sculptures transform the gardens into a magical winter wonderland.
B, DDay 3
Step back in time at the Beamish Open Air Museum, where Christmas traditions of yesteryear come to life. Explore the 1900s town decked in festive finery, sample traditional treats, and admire the period decorations, crackling fires and costumed characters recreating the magic of Christmas past.
B, DDay 4
Depart hotel and travel home via Boundary Mills for shoppng and lunch.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
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| Name | Address | Times |
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| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Hornchurch | Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Princess Rd, Rayleigh | Was Depot | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Rochford Market Square | West Street, Rochford Market Square | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Southchurch Library | Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd | Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (High Street on return) | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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