Fully Escorted Kirbys holiday to Northumbria and the Farne Islands!
Book NowCross the sands to Holy Island and explore a different world. Cruise past the Farne Islands, home to seals and seabirds. Discover Northumberlands dramatic coast, dotted with castles like Alnwick.
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
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Entry to Alnwick Castle, Gardens & Poison Garden
Farne Islands boat tour*
Entry to Cragside House & Gardens
Visit to Holy Island
Fully escorted throughout
*This is a weather dependent and wildlife viewings cannot be guaranteed.
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, option 1
Day 1
We travel north with suitable comfort stops along the way, arriving at our welcoming hotel in time to relax before dinner.
DDay 2
Step into the magic of Alnwick Castle & Gardens, famed as ‘Hogwarts’ in the Harry Potter films. Explore the magnificent state rooms, the fascinating Poison Garden, and the spectacular water cascade with opportunity to purchase lunch in one of the charming cafés.
B, DDay 3
Enjoy a visit to the coastal village of Seahouses and a boat trip to view the Grey Seals of the Farne Islands*, before crossing to the serene Holy Island of Lindisfarne, steeped in history and accessible only at low tide.
B, DDay 4
Explore Cragside House & Gardens, the remarkable Victorian home powered by hydroelectricity, surrounded by woodland walks, rock gardens and tranquil lakeside views.
B, DDay 5
We begin our homeward journey, with a visit to Boundary Mills, Grantham before returning home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
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| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 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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