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NORTH – EAST
DISCOVER MEDIEVAL YORK
Still encircled by its ancient walls, York is a treasure house for visitors. From its narrow streets, lively with chic cafés and specialist shops, to trips on its tree-lined river and its unrivalled choice of museums, York is ‘the city to suit all tastes’. Stay in the heart of York and enjoy a fish & chip cruise on the River Ouse and a guided visit to the home of the Lord Mayor. See pg 24 for Easter* (different itinerary)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel north to arrive in York at your centrally located hotel for your 3-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in York with one included excursion and a full day at leisure
Day in Medieval York – Magnificent York is a beautiful compact riverside city famous for its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage dating back 2000 years. Be sure to visit the Shambles and the iconic York Minster. Optional guided city tour may be available
INCLUDED EXCURSION
River Ouse Fish & Chip Lunch Cruise & York Mansion House Optional return transfers to the National Railway Museum (entry FOC). Re-group to take in the beautiful riverside views on a lunchtime fish & chip river cruise followed by a guided visit to York Mansion House, with stories of scandal and frivolity woven into its very fabric
DAY 4 Set off today for the journey home via interchange
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Day at leisure in Medieval
York
Return transfers to the National Railway Museum Fish & Chip Lunch River Cruise
Guided tour of York Mansion House
REVISED
GEMS OF NORTHUMBRIA
Stretching from the unspoilt wilds of the Northumberland National Park to the outstanding natural beauty of the Heritage coast, Northumbria is where quaint villages and historic market towns mingle with mighty castles and ancient monuments. Staying in central Newcastle, enjoy some city action too! Special September departure includes a TV Vera tour! See pg 25 for 4-day Easter* (different itinerary)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Journey north to central Newcastle for your 4-night stay BB (2 included dinners – first & last night in hotel)
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with two or three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses & Holy Island Award-winning Bamburgh Castle – explore the fortress and its historic treasures (NB some steps, narrow passages and restriction on some walking aids). Lunch stop in colourful Seahouses and across the causeway to Holy Island, home to Lindisfarne Priory Northumberland National Park & Tea on the Train’ Through dramatic scenery to Kielder Water and the Birds of Prey Centre which cares for a whole host of birds including owls, falcons and vultures. Cuppa & scone in a former railway carriage cafe
Guided Vera Tour (Sept only) Follow in the footsteps of no-nonsense DCI Vera
Stanhope
DAY 5 Back home today
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast
2 dinners (first and last nights)
Porterage
Visit & entry to Bamburgh Castle
Visit to Birds of Prey Centre
Visit to Northumberland National Park, Seahouses & Holy Island (tides permitting)
Tea & scone at ‘Tea
on the Train’
Full day at leisure in Newcastle
Guided tour in the footsteps of ITV’s
Vera (Sept only)
REVISED
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MALDRON HOTEL, NEWCASTLE HHHH
Modern hotel in the heart of Newcastle
Comfortable guestrooms with safe, WiFi, air con & TV Bar & restaurant
There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
3 APR 2026*
Easter
4 DAYS
£469
18 MAY 2026
5 DAYS
£599
20 JUL 2026
5 DAYS
£599
13 SEPT 2026
Vera
5 DAYS
£609
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
4 DAYS
£90
Insurance
4 DAYS
£37
Single
5 DAYS
£120
Insurance
5 DAYS
£38
THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, YORK HH
City centre location on banks of River Ouse Spacious guestrooms with classic décor Stylish Royal Brasserie restaurant & bar
Lift to all floors
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DATES & PRICES
3 APR 2026*
Easter
£439
29 MAY 2026
£459
28 AUG 2026
£469
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£75
Insurance
£37
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