On this tour we will be exploring the region’s living history. Beamish is a famous open-air museum, set within 300 acres of beautiful County Durham countryside, telling the story of life in North East England from the 1820’s to the 1940’s. In 1878 Gragside House was the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity and it is crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of them still working – as well as an eclectic collection of British art, furniture, ceramics and natural history. Outside the house, one of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the iron Bridge, which in turn leads to the
impressive formal gardens.
Your Hotel
Boasting one of the finest locations in Newcastle, the Copthorne Hotel is our base for this tour. Situated on the banks of the River Tyne, and just a short stroll from the city centre, the hotel has all the amenities you would expect in a modern hotel. All the bedrooms are river facing, have lovely views and are served by two lifts. However, there are no ground floor bedrooms nor bedrooms with walk-in showers at this hotel.
Itinerary
Monday: Travel to Newcastle, arriving at the hotel late afternoon where you will be welcomed with tea/coffee.
Tuesday: A free day for you to explore and enjoy Newcastle. Just a short walk along the quayside from your hotel is the Millenium ‘Winking Eye’ Bridge and Newcastle’s famous quayside. Enjoy a riverside stroll before maybe enjoying lunch in a quayside pub, or take a walk into the nearby city centre.
Wednesday: A full day at Beamish Open Air Museum.
Thursday: After breakfast we head north to visit Cragside House and Gardens.
Friday: After breakfast, it is time to begin our journey home.
Cost shown is per person for half board sharing a double or twin room
Single room supplement £113
Admissions to Beamish and Cragside are included
Please note, the terrain at Cragside House is uneven with steep footpaths, many of which are unsuitable for wheelchair users. Sturdy footwear is advisable for the uneven ground
