Durham Christmas Market & Alnwick Light Trail

Embark on an enchanting Christmas journey in the North East of England! Discover the festive charm of Durham and York Christmas Markets, where you can find unique treasures amidst the historic cityscapes. Be captivated by the mesmerising lights of Alnwick Gardens, meandering through their magical Christmas Lights Trail, creating lasting memories in a festive wonderland. We will also experience traditional yuletide magic at Beamish Museum, spanning the 1820s, 1900s, and 1940s.

HILTON NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD

The Hilton is situated in an outstanding riverside location with fantastic views of the Tyne and Quayside. Facilities include the Windows on the Tyne restaurant & bar, plus swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and gym. All bedrooms are air-conditioned, and feature satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer, iron & board, safe and tea / coffee tray. Lift to all floors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Accommodation with breakfast
Admission to Alnwick Christmas Lights Trail
Admission to Beamish Museum
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return coach travel from your local pick up point

Day One

Once you have boarded our luxury coach at your selected pick-up point, we travel north to Newcastle. We arrive at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel during the afternoon where the remainder of the day will be at leisure to explore the city sights and the fabulous International Christmas Market, which injects a blaze of colour, festive aromas and seasonal sounds into the city centre.

Day Two

This morning we visit the famous Beamish Open Air Museum that features costumed characters that actively relive everyday life. See the towns and pit village take on a festive feel with period decorations, discover the sights, sounds and tastes of traditional festivities in the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. This afternoon we head to the city of Durham and visit their award-winning Christmas Market in and around the World Heritage Site of the Cathedral and Castle. Grab a cup of mulled wine or a continental beer and take a stroll around the beautiful wooden chalets packed full of unique Christmas gifts and delicious festive foods.

Day Three

We head to the charming town of Alnwick where there will be some free time to explore this beautiful market town before making our way to Alnwick Gardens this afternoon. Discover acres of fascinating plants, water sculptures and the world's largest wooden tree house! As the dark falls the light display will be switched on where you will be able to immerse yourself in a glittering carnival of light and sound.

Day Four

After breakfast we check out of the hotel and travel to York for one of their most popular evens of the year, the St Nicholas Fayre. Bursting with medieval character, the city really comes to life at this time of year with unique stalls selling all types of festive decorations, gifts and locally produced food and drinks. Stroll around the old cobbled streets with their half timbered houses, marvel at the Gothic York Minster and perhaps explore the excellent museums. We depart late afternoon to commence our homeward journey.

B=Breakfast Included

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

Name	Address	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llandygai	Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Bus Stop Opposite Co-op
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham, Northbound	Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service)
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop