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Festivities in County Durham

A fabulous 4 Day weekend combining York, Leeds, the Beamish Museum, Durham City dressed for Christmas and Newcastle staying at the delightful Redworth Hall

Festivites in County Durham

Beamish at Christmas

Discover festive celebrations from the Georgian, Edwardian, 1940s and 1950s periods. See traditional decorations, enjoy festive food and drink and try Christmas crafts.

Visitors can see Father Christmas in his Grotto, meet his reindeer, take a spin on the real ice rink at The Fairground and browse the stalls at the Christmas Bazaar in The 1900s Town park. A small extra charge applies for the Grotto, ice rink and fairground.

Durham

4 Christmas Markets and around 400 independent traders in the city centre. The Craft & Gift Marquee on Palace Green, the Regional Producers’ Market in the wonderfully atmospheric Cloisters of Durham Cathedral, Durham Market Hall – home to 40 local independent businesses, and the Festive Outdoor Market in Durham Market Place.

There will be plenty of entertainment including carol singers and festive live music. No visit is complete without heading into the Cathedral with its 25ft Norwegian Spruce and Nativity Scene. In a nod to the regions rich mining history, the traditional nativity figures are replaced by mining figures, including a pit pony instead of a donkey and the innkeeper dressed as a miner.

Your Holiday Includes:

3 Nights - Redworth Hall Hotel

Breakfast - 3 Mornings

Choice 3 Course Dinner - 3 Evenings

Included Highlights:

Leeds
Glass of Champagne Harvey Nicholls
Beamish Open Air Museum
Durham
Newcastle
York

Notification Of Boarding Times:

Departure Times/Itinerary/Luggage Labels will be forwarded to you approximately 10 days prior to departure.

Day 1

This morning we depart local pick ups and make our way to Leeds. This hidden gem is wonderfully diverse, combining quirky boutiques with high-end luxury and big name high street brands - there is something for everyone. Housed in beautiful arcades and listed buildings, plus its many other significant and iconic buildings within Millennium Square, it's an architecturral paradise.

We enjoy a glass of Champagne on the Fourth Floor Bar at Harvey Nichols followed by time to explore Leeds Christkindelmarkt. The annual festive event will feature a mix of traditionally decorated wooden chalet stalls selling seasonal gifts, ornaments, toy decorations and German delicacies including gluhwein, bratwurst sausages, schnitzels and much more.

Mid-afternoon we check into the 4* Redworth Hall Hotel. Time to relax before Dinner is served in the Restaurant.

Day 2

A leisurely breakfast to begin our day, before we head the short journey to Beamish to experience the magic of Christmas. Meet costumed characters at the 1940s farm and early 20th-century Pit Village. Step back into the Georgian era and visit Pockerley Hall, a 1900's town featuring a bakery, garage, Co-op store, old fashioned sweet shop, Colliery and Farm - even a fairground. and Ice Rink. Discover the seasonal sights, smells and tastes of Christmas past as you enjoy Victorian festive traditions or browse homemade gifts - Be sure to ride one of the many trams on the restored tramway.

This afternoon, we head to the old University City of Durham, delight in its winding cobbled medieval streets, browse its many boutiques or relax by the riverside.

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Day 3

A visit today to Newcastle, where we are joined by a local guide to further enhance our time spent in this amazing City. This vibrant City boasts historic attractions along with breathtaking architecture. See the iconic Gateshead Millenium Bridge, impressive Cathedral, Medieval Fortress followed by free time for sightseeing and shopping. The Christmas Market will be full of Christmas cheer, you know Yuletide is just around the corner when the smell of sizzling bratwurst and mulled wine fills the city centre streets.

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Day 4

We sadly bid farwell this morning to Redworth Hall. Our journey home takes us to York and it's Christmas Market, the St. Nicholas Fayre. The perfect end to our 4 day break.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

YOUR HOTEL

Redworth Hall

Our accomodation is the magnificent Jacobean country house - Redworth Hall, which is set in 150 acres of parkland and surrounded by landscaped gardens. The property has comfortable lounges, a Restaurant and the Redworth Bar. It retains many of its original features such as an impressive Great Hall and ornate staircae. The en-suite rooms include Flat Screen TV, WiFi, Hairdryer and Tea/Coffee Hospitlity Tray. There is also a Health Club and Fitness Suite, Spa, Pool, Sauna and Steam Room.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Burntwood	The Wych Elm Pub Bridge Cross Road Burntwood
Cannock	The Bus Station Cannock
Hednesford	The Bus Stop Outside Tesco Victoria Street Hednesford
Lichfield	The Bus Station Lichfield
Rugeley	The Bus Station Rugeley
Stafford	Outside the Police Station Eastgate Street Stafford
Sutton Coldfield	McDonalds Lower Parade Sutton Coldfield
Tamworth	Assembly Rooms Corporation Street Tamworth