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APRIL IN ALNWICK
NEW
BURNS NIGHT IN THE TROSSACHS WITH FREE BAR
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FROM £449
REF: BAL
4 DAYS
FROM £399
REF: BBN
4 DAYS
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Immerse yourself in the magic of historic Alnwick and stay in a 300-year-old coaching inn in the heart of this fairytale town with its winding cobbled streets, beautiful architecture and the spell-binding Alnwick Castle. Enjoy an included day out to mysterious Holy Island, which becomes inaccessible when the tide washes over its causeway
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel north to arrive in Alnwick and check into your centrally located hotel for 3 nights. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure with one included excursion and entrance to Alnwick Castle and a ‘Taste of Northumbria’ rum & gin tasting in the hotel
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Market Day & Alnwick Castle Stroll through lovely Alnwick to the traditional Saturday market on the cobbled main square. Maybe visit The Alnwick Garden (entrance not included) or the cavernous Barter Books. Entrance is included to magnificent Alnwick Castle, the imposing ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland and a favourite with filmmakers. It starred as Harry Potter’s Hogwarts School as well as Brancaster Castle in Downton Abbey
Holy Island, Bamburgh & Seahouses Experience the magic of The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, as you admire the staggering views and enter a world of tranquility and breath-taking beauty. Return by way of spell-binding Bamburgh, the royal capital of the ancient kingdom of Northumbria. Onto the colourful village of Seahouses with its bustling harbour
DAY 4 Return home via interchange today
PRICE INCLUDES
3 nights in central Alnwick with breakfast & dinner Time at leisure in Alnwick ‘Taste of Northumbria’ rum & gin tasting session
Visit to Holy Island
(tides permitting)
Entry to Alnwick Castle En-route stops to Bamburgh and Seahouses Porterage
For an unforgettable Burns Night break, it’s got to be Scotland to celebrate the life and works of legendary Scottish poet, Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns in traditional style. Head to the popular hillside village of Drymen to enjoy Scottish-themed entertainment, a scenic drive along the shores of Loch Lomond and a visit to vibrant Glasgow
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Drive north to Drymen for your 3-night stay. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Drymen with two included excursions Two evenings’ entertainment including a 4-course traditional Burns Night Supper with a piper, highland dancer and the addressing of the haggis. Open bar each evening between 19.30 – 22.30 – selected house brands only (not premium) DBB
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Loch Lomond Scenic Drive Off to Balloch, a charming village located at the southern edge of Loch Lomond. Optional loch cruise (subject to availability / weather) Then north to pretty Luss, the conservation village and the setting for the successful TV soap High Road
Glasgow Head to Scotland’s biggest city, Glasgow, on the River Clyde, for a blend of acclaimed museums and galleries, stunning Rennie Mackintosh architecture, fantastic shopping and outstanding eateries and bars. The excellent Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has a first-rate
art collection (free entry)
DAY 4 It’s been fun but after a farewell hot toddy, it’s time to head back to interchange and homewards
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Excursions as stated Evening entertainment on 2 nights
4-course traditional Burns Night Supper with Piper & Highland Dancer
Open bar each evening between 19.30 – 22.30 – selected house brands only (not premium brands) Farewell Hot Toddy
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THE BUCHANAN ARMS HOTEL, DRYMEN HHH
Traditional Victorian building on the edge of Drymen
Comfy Bedrooms (no walk-in showers) Singles are doubles for sole use
Restaurant, lounge & snug bar
Leisure complex with pool, sauna & steam
No lift, some internal steps & limited ground floor rooms
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DATES & PRICES
23 JAN 2026
£399
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
ON REQUEST
Insurance
£37
THE WHITE SWAN, ALNWICK HHH
Historic coaching inn in the centre of Alnwick
Classic guestrooms with ironing facilities, TV & desk Magnificent staircase salvaged from RMS Olympic
Wood panelled restaurant plus bar & lounge
No lift but some ground floor rooms
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DATES & PRICES
17 APR 2026
£449
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
ON REQUEST
Insurance
£37