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England’s most beautiful Romanesque cathedral, a huge castle, a cobweb of hilly, cobbled streets, a beautiful city packed with history, culture and stunning architecture – Durham has it all! Follow in the footsteps of the powerful Prince Bishops of Durham at the unique Auckland Project and visit impressive Raby Castle
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Journey north to Newton Aycliffe for your 4-night stay DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Durham The perfect little city, Durham captivates with its winding cobbled streets and dramatic Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site
The Auckland Project Bishop Auckland is a gem of a town with a rich 2000-year history. The Untapped ticket allows entry to the magnificent Auckland Castle and gardens, the Faith Museum, the Auckland Tower and the Mining Art Gallery. Option to pop into nearby Locomotion railway collection Raby Castle, Barnard Castle & Hopetown A seriously impressive fortress with almost 1000 years of history. Free time in charming Barnard Castle and a visit to award-winning Hopetown which tells Darlington’s story of invention and the birth of the modern railway
DAY 5 Head home via interchange with an en-route tea & sandwich stop at Loughborough’s Great Central Railway station
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage & welcome drink
Day in Durham
The Auckland Project Untapped ticket Option to visit Locomotion
in Shildon
Entrance to Raby Castle Visit to Barnard Castle Visit to Hopetown, Darlington
En-route stop at GCR Station in Loughborough with tea & sandwich light lunch
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NORTH – EAST
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HISTORY & HERITAGE IN COUNTY DURHAM LAND OF THE PRINCE BISHOPS
KYNREN – AN EPIC TALE OF ENGLAND
FROM £669
REF: BDM
5 DAYS
FROM £569
REF: BDM
4 DAYS
Kynren is the UK’s ‘must see’ spectacular live action outdoor theatre show. Prepare to be spellbound by this truly unique experience! Proudly presented by Eleven Arches on a 71⁄2 acre outdoor stage, 1,000 cast and crew immerse you in the telling of a 2,000-year tale - the history of England. Kynren is where history roars! Durham and the Beamish Museum make this a great value for money weekend
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Journey north to Newton Aycliffe for your 3-night stay DAY 2 – 3 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Durham & Kynren – An Epic Tale of England Late morning visit to Durham, home to England’s most beautiful Romanesque cathedral. Enjoy an early meal at the hotel before setting off for Kynren. Take a stroll through the Viking Village and then take your seat as dusk settles over the vast, still lake. The expectant audience falls silent as the epic show begins. Expect spectacular live action with hand-to-hand combat, daring stunts, incredible pyrotechnics and thrilling horsemanship Beamish Museum Touch, taste, hear, see and smell 200 years of England’s history on an unforgettable journey into the past at this award-winning open-air museum
DAY 4 Head home via interchange
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage & welcome drink
Free use of leisure facilities
Entrance to Beamish Museum
Transfer & entry to Kynren – Superior seating Free time in Durham
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crusader-holidays.co.uk | 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
Please see hotel info below*
DATES & PRICES
21 JUN 2026
£669
27 SEPT 2026
£689
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£155
Insurance
£38
Please see hotel info below*
DATES & PRICES
31 JUL 2026
£569
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£115
Insurance
£37
©Eleven Arches
*HOTEL IS FOR THE TWO TOURS ABOVE
REDWORTH HALL HOTEL & SPA, NEWTON AYCLIFFE HHHH
Stunning Jacobean Manor House in landscaped ground Tasteful guestrooms with all mod cons
Restaurant, bar, indoor heated pool, sauna, spa & fitness suite
All single rooms are double/ twin for sole use.
Lift in the main building
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