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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
The mighty River Tyne is bordered by the unspoilt beauty, history, and heritage of Northumberland & Durham. This action-packed rail holiday time-travels from the Romans of Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda, through historic Anglo-Saxon Bamburgh, to the Victorian 'living history' of Beamish plus a boat trip to view the stunning wildlife of the Farne Islands and visits to the South Tynedale Railway and Heatherslaw Light Railway.
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DEPARTS
Monday 10 May 2027
Monday 27 September 2027
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Visit Beamish – The Living Museum of the North
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Enjoy a photo opportunity at the Angel of the North
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Ride the South Tynedale Railway
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Experience Vindolanda – the Roman archaeological site with live excavations
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Discover 1,400 years of history at Bamburgh Castle
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Cruise to the Farne Islands, one of the UK’s largest seabird and seal colonies
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Journey on the Heatherslaw Light Railway
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Enjoy free time in the coastal town of Alnmouth
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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5 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
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Services of experienced Tour Manager
DAY 1
Journey from your home station to Newcastle and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Leonardo Hotel, our hotel for the next five nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.
DDAY 2
After breakfast today, we are transported to the South Tynedale Railway for a steam journey through the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on England's highest narrow-gauge railway. From here, we travel alongside Hadrian's Wall to Vindolanda, one of Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites. As well as having the chance to view thousands of extraordinary Roman artifacts, we may also get to watch live excavations.
B, DDAY 3
This morning, we leave Newcastle and travel by road to Bamburgh for a visit to Bamburgh Castle - once home to the Kings of Northumbria. Standing proudly on the edge of the North Sea, the castle has over 1,400 years of history to explore. Afterwards, we transfer to Seahouses for our 90-minute cruise sailing around the Farne Islands to view the stunning wildlife on one of the UK's largest seabird and seal colonies.
B, DDAY 4
Today, we visit Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, an incredible experience through time. A living, working experience featuring a recreated town including an Edwardian bakery, a coal mine, a local pub, and school amongst other things, all linked together by a historic tram system. On our return to Newcastle, we make a visit to The Angel of the North for a quick photo-stop.
B, DDAY 5
After breakfast this morning, we will travel the scenic rail route on the Northumbrian Line to Alnmouth with time at leisure to explore this lovely coastal town. Afterwards, we transfer to the Heatherslaw Light Railway for a return journey along the banks of the River Till before retracing our steps to Newcastle in time for our final evening meal together.
B, DDAY 6
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Newcastle and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.
*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
HOTEL
Leonardo Hotel, Newcastle
Ideally located in the city centre and close to the railway station, the Leonardo Hotel offers an elegant reception with skyline views of Newcastle and contemporary facilities with a trendy bar and restaurant. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
FARES
| Fare Region | First* | Standard |
| London: Kings Cross | £1,179 | £1,059 |
| Greater London | £1,199 | £1,069 |
| South of England | £1,215 | £1,075 |
| East Anglia | £1,269 | £1,105 |
| South West | £1,325 | £1,125 |
| Heart of England | £1,245 | £1,089 |
| Midlands | £1,119 | £1,005 |
| Yorkshire | £1,115 | £1,025 |
| North East | £975 | £949 |
| North West | £1,169 | £1,055 |
| South Wales | £1,255 | £1,095 |
| North Wales | £1,305 | £1,125 |
| Scotland | £1,065 | £995 |
| Join & Leave at Hotel | £915 | |
| September Departure Supplement | £50 | |
| Single Traveller Supplement | £160 | |
| Deposit | £95 | |
| £5 discount for National Railcard Holders | ||
*Please note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class only, so First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of journeys.
5 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Tour Manager
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