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Northumbria, The Farne Islands & The Holy Island

Fully Escorted Kirbys holiday to Northumbria and the Farne Islands!

Cross the sands to Holy Island and explore a different world. Cruise past the Farne Islands, home to seals and seabirds. Discover Northumberland’s dramatic coast, dotted with castles like Alnwick.

THE HOG'S HEAD INN, ALNWICK ***

Named after the tavern in the Harry Potter books and films, this modern stone building offers straitforward rooms that feature TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and en suite bathrooms. Please note porterage is not available at this hotel.

PRICE INCLUDES

4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Entry to Alnwick Castle, Gardens & Poison Garden
Farne Islands boat tour*
Entry to Cragside House & Gardens
Visit to Holy Island
Fully escorted throughout

*This is a weather dependent and wildlife viewings cannot be guaranteed.

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1

Day 1

We travel north with suitable comfort stops along the way, arriving at our welcoming hotel in time to relax before dinner.

Day 2

Step into the magic of Alnwick Castle & Gardens, famed as ‘Hogwarts’ in the Harry Potter films. Explore the magnificent state rooms, the fascinating Poison Garden, and the spectacular water cascade with opportunity to purchase lunch in one of the charming cafés.

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Day 3

Enjoy a visit to the coastal village of Seahouses and a boat trip to view the Grey Seals of the Farne Islands*, before crossing to the serene Holy Island of Lindisfarne, steeped in history and accessible only at low tide.

B, D

Day 4

Explore Cragside House & Gardens, the remarkable Victorian home powered by hydroelectricity, surrounded by woodland walks, rock gardens and tranquil lakeside views.

B, D

Day 5

We begin our homeward journey, with a visit to Boundary Mills, Grantham before returning home.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Northumbria, Farne Islands & Holy Island Coach Holiday

Discover the breathtaking beauty and fascinating heritage of Northumberland on this 5-day Northumbria coach holiday, staying in historic Alnwick. Combining magnificent castles, dramatic coastline, fascinating wildlife and some of the region’s most famous landmarks, this fully escorted holiday includes visits to Alnwick Castle, the Farne Islands, Holy Island and Cragside House & Gardens. Step into centuries of history at magnificent Alnwick Castle, one of Northumberland’s most iconic landmarks and famously used as a filming location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Explore the impressive State Rooms before discovering the beautiful Alnwick Garden, including the intriguing Poison Garden and spectacular Grand Cascade.

Farne Islands Boat Trip & Seahouses

Spend time in the popular seaside village of Seahouses, gateway to the beautiful Farne Islands. From here, enjoy an included Farne Islands boat trip, taking in the spectacular Northumberland coastline and looking out for the islands’ famous wildlife, including their large colony of grey seals.*

Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Cross the tidal causeway to the enchanting Holy Island of Lindisfarne, one of Northumberland’s most fascinating destinations. Cut off from the mainland at high tide, this historic island offers a wonderfully peaceful setting with a rich religious heritage and beautiful coastal scenery.

Cragside House & Gardens

Discover remarkable Cragside House & Gardens, the Victorian home of inventor and industrialist Lord Armstrong. Famous as the first house in the world to be lit using hydroelectric power, Cragside is surrounded by extensive grounds featuring woodland, rock gardens and tranquil lakes.

Fully Escorted Northumberland Coach Holiday

Stay for four nights at The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, with dinner and breakfast included each day. With coach travel, excursions and admissions included and a Kirbys Tour Manager throughout, you can simply sit back and enjoy discovering some of the very best of Northumberland.

From the magic of Alnwick Castle and wildlife of the Farne Islands to the unique setting of Holy Island and Victorian ingenuity of Cragside, this carefully planned Northumberland coach holiday from Essex is packed with unforgettable experiences.

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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