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

5 DAYS

The mighty River Tyne is bordered by the un-spoilt 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.

DEPARTS Sunday 15 May, 24 July & 18 September 2022

HOTEL The Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle

Fares From £529

Situated on the River Tyne 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.

★ ★ Visit the Angel of the North ★ ★ Enjoy the South Tynedale Railway ★ ★ Experience Vindolanda – the Roman archaeological site with live excavations ★ ★ Visit Bamburgh Castle

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ Relax in our Newcastle hotel overlooking the Tyne river ★ ★ Visit Beamish – The Living Museum of the North

★ ★ Take a boat trip to the Farne Islands, one of the UK’s largest seabird and seal colonies

★ ★ Steam on the Heatherslaw Light Railway

Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk – for full tour details and fares, and to book online NOW

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