Description
Join us as we head to Alnwick for our Northumberland Explorer tour. Spend free time exploring historic Alnwick with a wealth of attraction waiting to be discovered. Included in our tour is a visit to Alnwick Gardens, spring is a great time to visit to see brightly coloured tulips and fragrant flowers aplenty. Northumberland is an area of endless beauty, Enjoy visits to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the mysterious tidal island off Northumberland’s coast. Admire breath-taking views as we cross the causeway of the island that is cut off from the rest of the World twice a day, was once home to St Cuthbert remains a special place of pilgrimage today. Uncover stories of incredible history with a visit to the award-winning Bamburgh Castle, take in the spectacular views from its commanding position on a rocky plateau. Visit the picturesque market town of Hexham offering a wealth of historic and cultural attractions including Hexham Abbey and Hexham Old Gaol, stroll cobbled streets surrounded by stunning architecture, uncover stories of Vikings and Border Reivers. A great tour that will leave you with lasting memories of this stunning area.
Itinerary
Sunday - Depart Leyland at 10.00am for our journey to Alnwick with a suitable lunch stop en-route
Monday-Wednesday
Free time in Alnwick with the following excursions:
Visit to Alnwick Gardens
Half day visit to Hexham
Full day visit to Holy Island and Bamburgh Castle.
Thursday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Venue Information
The White Swan, Alnwick