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Durham & Northeast Treasures

Winter Break

Discover the charm of England’s North East! Explore historic Durham, scenic towns, fascinating museums, and iconic landmarks on a relaxing winter coach holiday you’ll never forget.

DURHAM HOTEL INDIGO ****

Ideally situated close to Durham’s historic centre, Hotel Indigo Durham offers stylish and comfortable accommodation within walking distance of the city’s shops, restaurants and famous landmarks. Housed within a beautifully restored university building, the hotel blends historic character with modern facilities.

Please Note: This hotel has been selected for its location near a variety of restaurants, the hotel’s own restaurant will not be expecting to cater for evening meals.

Price Includes

3 nights bed & breakfast
Coach excursions to Newark, Locomotion in Shildon and Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

We offer one FREE place in every 20, or one at half price for every 10. We can also arrange one pick up (if required) of your choosing for the whole group (minimum of 20 passengers). For groups larger than 20, please email coaches@kirbyscoaches.co.uk.

Day 1

Travel to Durham pausing in Newark, to explore its historic streets and charming independent shops before arriving at our hotel.

Day 2

Day at leisure in Durham, home to some of England’s most iconic landmarks; Durham Cathedral, Prince Bishops Place, Durham Castle (entries extra). Discover popular high streets stores, independent shops and eateries.

B, D

Day 3

Explore Locomotion in Shildon, the birthplace of the railways, with fascinating historic engines and a café inspired by Eurostar seating. Later, visit the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, offering fascinating exhibits and lush indoor gardens.

B, D

Day 4

Depart for home, stopping in Boundary Mills, Grantham for lunch and shopping before continuing your journey.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Durham & Northeast Treasures

Discover the charm, history and culture of England’s North East on this relaxing winter coach holiday to Durham. Staying at the stylish Hotel Indigo Durham, this short break combines historic cities, fascinating museums and scenic towns with plenty of time to relax and explore at your own pace.

Enjoy free time in Durham, home to the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, both steeped in history and character. Wander the cobbled streets, browse independent shops or relax in one of the city’s welcoming cafés and restaurants.

This North East coach holiday also includes a visit to Locomotion in Shildon, celebrating the birthplace of the railways with fascinating historic locomotives and interactive displays. Later, discover the excellent Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, combining local history, art collections and beautiful indoor tropical gardens.

On the return journey, enjoy time at Boundary Mills for shopping and lunch before travelling home.

Perfect for those seeking a relaxing UK winter break with history, culture and easy-paced sightseeing, this escorted coach holiday offers a wonderful introduction to the treasures of Northeast England.

Hotel Indigo Durham

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Hornchurch	Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Princess Rd, Rayleigh	Princess Road, Rayleigh (was Depot)	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Rochford Market Square	West Street, Rochford Market Square	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Southchurch Library	Southchurch Lib, Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Blvd	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd	Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (High Street on return)	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View