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Durham's Coastline & Castles
Sun 25 - Thu 28 May 25: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Durham's Coastline & Castles with Johnsons Coaches
Book NowSunday 25th to Thursday 29th May 2025
Sunday 28th September to Thursday 2nd October 2025
DURHAM’S COASTLINE & CASTLES - From the Enchanting Hardwick Hall Hotel
The beautiful city of Durham, with its Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site, is the jewel in the crown of an extraordinary county. We also explore the colourful and dramatic
landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and imposing headlands – a truly stunning location!
Look What’s Included
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Luxury Traveller Coach with‘First Class’ seating & legroom
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Fully reclining seats
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Complimentary on board hot & cold drinks and snacks
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Free Wi-Fi and USB charging points
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4 nights half board
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Welcome drinks reception
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Guided Tour of Mount Grace Priory & House (EH)
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Self-Guided Tour of Richmond Castle (EH)
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Ushaw Historic House with light refreshments
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Souter Lighthouse (NT)
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Hartlepool Historic Quay
Not Included: All lunches
Sunday
We drive north, pausing for a suitable stop for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel for our 4-night stay.
Monday
Our first visit today is Mount Grace Priory House & Gardens (EH) – An Arts and Crafts mansion, nestled among woodland, beautiful gardens and the remains of the best-preserved Carthusian priory in England. Discover its secrets on our guided tour this morning. We continue for some time at leisure in the historic market town of Richmond, situated in the heart of North Yorkshire on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales before visiting Richmond Castle (EH), one of the greatest Norman fortresses in Britain.
Tuesday
Our day begins with a visit to Ushaw Historic House – Tucked away in beautiful open countryside. Lose yourself in the lovely grounds and marvel at centuries of art, history and heritage. Explore woodland trails and rolling fields, where you will discover eclectic artworks, majestic carved creatures and pockets of quiet contemplation. (Our visit includes Light Refreshments). We continue to the Durham Heritage Coast, pausing at Noses Point – once home to one of the biggest coal mines in Europe, where the beach was buried under 2 ½ million tonnes of colliery waste each year. The Beach has now been cleaned and is a spectacular haven for wildflowers and wildlife. Next, we visit the lively harbour town of Seaham, situated on Durham’s Heritage Coast. Here we can admire the dramatic cliff top views, seek out one of England’s oldest churches or simply relax
for lunch by the bustling Harbour Marina. In the afternoon we drive to Souter Lighthouse, before returning to our hotel in time for dinner.
Wednesday
Today we visit Durham with free time to explore this medieval city’s
cobbled streets, packed with history, culture and stunning architecture, including
the magnificent castle and cathedral.
Thursday
Departing after breakfast we visit nearby Hartlepool's Historic Quay –
home to Europe's oldest floating warship, HMS Trincomalee. Time to explore this
superb visitor attraction which offers the sights, smells and sounds of the naval
yesteryear before commencing our journey home after lunch.
4* Hardwick Hall Hotel, Nr Sedgefield, Co Durham
Hardwick Hall is a 4-star rated, award-winning hotel in County Durham and Teesside. Surrounded by the stunning Hardwick Country Park, the hotel is steeped in charm and character providing the perfect setting for a luxurious breakaway. 50 luxury bedrooms with exceptional standards of comfort, quirky-clever decor and first-class traditional service. All rooms include large baths, walk-in showers, luxury furnishings and huge king size beds. Restaurant and bar/lounge.
Mobility Grading: 4 – Good access throughout. Some ground floor rooms available plus the hotel has a lift.
Dates, Duration & Price:
Sun 25-
Thu 29 May 2025
4 Nights | £795
Supplement:
Double for Sole Use: £210
Holiday Insurance: £34
(All prices are per person & are for
the entire tour)
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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| Henley in Arden Depot | Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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| 25 May 2025 | £795.00 | | | |  |
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