Bridgend County Council Home-to-School Routes Operated by Cresta Coaches

Newcastle & The Best of Northumberland

5 days from only £399
16 September 2024
Tour Includes
  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast & evening meals
  • Lots of free time to explore Newcastle
  • Excursion to the mystical holy island of Lindisfarne (tide permitting)
  • Entrance to Bamburgh Castle
  • Visit to Alnwick with guided tour of Alnwick Garden
  • Direct Coach Travel
  • Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate
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Newcastle & The Best of Northumberland

Experience the very best of the North East on this fantastic midweek break based in one of the most vibrant cities in the UK with visits to iconic destinations.

Come with us as we head into Northumberland, a land of breathtaking beauty and unlimited possibilities. Discover romantically ruinous castles, barely-visited beaches, bunting-strewn market towns and fabulous gardens. We combine this with a warm Geordie welcome and the amazing atmosphere and attractions of buzzing Newcastle upon Tyne. You will be spoilt for choice from your central Newcastle hotel location with plenty to explore and wonder at in this amazing mix of ancient and modern, where visitors come to celebrate and sightsee from all over the world.

You can enjoy an amazing range of experiences in this beautiful area and we’ve included some of the best! Experience the serene beauty of the Northumbria coast with historic and imposing Bamburgh Castle, a magnificent coastal fortress, and the sacred tidal island of Lindisfarne, otherwise known as Holy Island. We also discover the picturesque market town of Alnwick known for its historical charm and quaint ambience. Created by the Duchess of Northumberland, The Alnwick Garden is a delight, featuring the largest collection of European plants in the UK and the largest Japanese Cherry Orchard in the World. An included guided tour introduces us to this modern garden combining sculpture, water features, and beautiful plants to create a wonderful attraction.

But don’t worry, you’ll still have plenty of free time to relax, explore and uncover the hidden secrets and stories of the magnificent city of Newcastle on your own from the lovely Leonardo Newcastle Quayside hotel. We can guarantee that if you haven’t been before, it is much more than you might think it would be….

An ideal choice for:

* Fans of the beautiful North East of England
* Anyone who shares an interest in our rich island history
* Couples and friends looking to explore together and share their experiences
* Those curious about this strangely undiscovered gem of a region

 

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Special Conditions associated with Air, Ferry & Train Connections

Departures & Collections

Departures. The Company will if asked give an estimated journey time to your departure Air/Ferry port etc. Clients should always build in a provision for unforeseen circumstances and in particular always allow extra time when travelling to the major UK Airports such as Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Manchester Etc. Most of Britons Ferry & Airports are accessed via some of the countries busiest Motorway networks and we are finding that delays are becoming much more frequent. Particular attention should also be paid to check-in time given by airlines. Especially those airline companies that operate a shorter check-in time such as 1-2 hours. Our drivers are legally required to take a rest period of at least 45 Minutes after completing 4 ½ hours driving. We do however recommend this be reduced to no more than 3 hours driving. These break period should be added to your proposed departure times.

Breakdowns and delays

The Company gives its advice on journey times in good faith but does not guarantee the completion of any journey within a specific time period and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience caused by breakdown or other delays. The Company will not be held responsible for late arrivals or missed flights due to circumstances beyond its control.

Return Collections

The Company has access to most UK airports flight arrivals information and relies heavily on the live updates being provided by the major Airline Companies. It is therefore imperative that we are given your return flight details in full on final confirmation of your booking. Depending on which UK airport you are using you will be given a set of instructions to follow on what to do upon your return flight arrival.

Delayed Return Flights

Cresta Coaches will give allowance for return flight delays of up to 2 hours. Any additional delays in return flight collections are subject to an hourly charge of £25 per hour. These charges are in addition to the stated hire fees.

Airport Parking Charges

All airport parking fees paid by the Company are in addition to the vehicle hire costs stated unless confirmed to be inclusive.

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