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S tep B ack in T yne – D iscover the N orth E ast

The mighty River Tyne is bordered by the unspoilt beauty, history, and heritage of Northumberland & Durham.This attraction packed short break time-travels from the Romans of Hadrian’s Wall and Vindolanda, through historic Anglo-Saxon Bamburgh, to the Victorian ‘living history’ of Beamish plus a boat trip to view the stunning wildlife of the Farne Islands.

DAY 1 Customers booking our rail inclusive package travel by train to Newcastle and transfer the short distance to the Copthorne Hotel. In the afternoon we can take a stroll along the Tyne to view Newcastle’s famous bridges and the great the mix of traditional and modern architecture dotted along the banks. (D) DAY 2 Today, we visit Beamish, The Living Museum of the North , an incredible experience through time. A living, working experience featuring a recreated town including an Edwardian bakery, a coal mine, a local pub, and school amongst other things, all linked together by a historic tram system. On our return to Newcastle, we make a visit to The Angel of the North for a quick photo-stop. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Relax in our Newcastle hotel overlooking the River Tyne ★ Visit Beamish – The Living Museum of the North ★ Visit the Angel of the North ★ Enjoy the South Tynedale Railway ★ Experience Vindolanda – the Roman archaeological site with live excavations ★ Visit Bamburgh Castle ★ Take a boat trip to the Farne Islands, one of the UK’s largest seabird and seal colonies ★ Steam on the Heatherslaw Light Railway Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ Hotel Porterage

Fares From £599

5 DAYS

Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

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DAY 3 Heading inland today, we travel alongside Hadrian’s Wall to Vindolanda , one of Europe’s most important Roman archaeological sites. As well as having the chance to view thousands of extraordinary Roman artefacts, we also get to watch live excavations. From here, we are transported to the South Tynedale Railway for a steam** journey through the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on England’s highest narrow-gauge railway. (B,D) DAY 4 Leaving Newcastle, today we travel north to Bamburgh for a visit to Bamburgh Castle – once home to the Kings of Northumbria. Standing proudly on the edge of the North Sea, the castle has lots to explore from over 1,400 years of history. Our private coach then transfers us to Seahouses where we board our boat for a 90-minute trip towards the Farne Islands , to view the stunning wildlife on one of the UK’s largest seabird and seal colonies. In the afternoon we travel to Heatherslaw Light Railway for a return steam** journey along the banks of the river Till. (B,D) DAY 5 After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to Newcastle and return by train to homeward destinations. (B) **We reserve the right to travel by heritage diesel train should the steam locomotive not be available / timetabled at the time of our visit.

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Monday 27 May 2024 Monday 29 July 2024 Monday 23 September 2024

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FIRST* £959 £989 £1009 £1045 £1149 £1039 £855 £779 £675 £829 £1035 £955 £809

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Scotland

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HOTEL The Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle Situated on the RiverTyne and just a short walk from the station, the 4-star Copthorne has 156 bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows with views overlooking the river. All bedrooms have TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Single travellers have sole occupancy of a twin or double bedroom. The contemporary restaurant overlooks the river and there is a comfortable bar plus terrace with outdoor seating. £140 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 4 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage Single Room Supplement

Heatherslaw Light Railway

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Beamish

Farne Islands Boat Trip

© Billy Farne Boat trips

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