b"TO BAMBURGH TOUR HIGHLIGHTSCASTLE & LINDISFARNEENGLAND, WALES AND IRELANDKielder Forest Alnwick 3Hexham AlnmouthCarlisle Discover the wild beauty of Yorkshire as we travel through UK pretty moorland on the North Whitby York Moors Railway from Whitby.Ribblehead GoathlandSettle Enjoy a traditional Yorkshire Harrogate 3 York dinner in Harrogate, sampling some of the best local cuisine.Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach Journey on the much-loved Settle-Carlisle Line, soaking up YOUR ITINERARY the visually dramatic scenery of Cumbria.Days 1-2 - Harrogate and York Visit the Holy Island of Lindesfarne Our holiday begins in Harrogate, at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.and explore Alnwick Gardens and After time to explore, and perhaps make a visit to the famous BettysBamburgh Castle.Tea Rooms, we meet for dinner in the hotel. On Day 2, we travel by railLearn about the night sky with to York for a guided tour that includes the breathtaking Minster - onea stargazing experience in of Europe's largest Gothic cathedrals. We step back in time with a strollNorthumberland National Park.along the medieval Shambles, which has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, before the rest of your day is free in this ancient Viking city. After dinner this evening, there's the option to watch aWHAT'S INCLUDED showing of the classic film, 'The Railway Children.'UK Tour Manager throughoutDay 3 - The North Yorkshire Moors Railway First and Standard Class rail Today's excursion takes us to Whitby by coach, one of the east coast'stravelmost popular seaside resorts. On the way, we disembark at Goathland, better known as 'Aidensfield' in TV's Heartbeat. Our journey continues6 nights' hotel accommodation through open moorland to the charming fishing port of Whitby. After free time to explore the abbey, take a walk on the beach, and sample12 meals including 6 breakfasts Whitby's famous fish and chips, we join the North Yorkshire Moorsand 6 dinnersRailway, making the return journey by steam train. Later, dinner is aAll tour excursionsdelicious Yorkshire-themed affair at our hotel. YOUR HOTELS Days 4-5 - The Settle-Carlisle Railway and Alnwick Gardens Leaving Harrogate, we travel on the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway. TheDays 1-472-mile route is regularly voted one of the world's top rail journeys, andCedar Court Hotel or Crowne Plaza it's easy to see why as we cross the Ribblehead Viaduct and skirt theHotel, Harrogate 4North Pennines, a designated Area of Natural Beauty. In Carlisle, we transfer by rail to Hexham, continuing by coach to our hotel in Alnwick.Days 4-7On Day 5, we enjoy a guided tour around the beautifully-landscapedWhite Swan Hotel, Alnwick3Alnwick Gardens. From elegant displays that wouldn't look out of place at Versailles, to petite walled gardens that exude a calm beauty, these gardens are a feast for the senses. After dinner, we drive to Kielder Forest, in the heart of Northumberland National Park, for a 'Dark Skies' stargazing experience. With minimal light pollution, this is a fantastic place to spot faraway stars, distant planets, and even the Milky Way.Days 6-7 - Bamburgh Castle, Lindisfarne and home Max 25 peopleWe cross the wild Northumberland countryside to Bamburgh, a scenic coastal town dominated by its castle, overlooking the sandy coast. A fort2021 TOUR DATEShas occupied this spot since the 5th century, and the current castle was restored during the 18th and 19th centuries. We enjoy free time here before continuing to the famous island of Lindisfarne. Often referredApr22845 Jul1925to as the 'Holy Island', this remote spot has been inhabited since theMay6895 Aug268956th century. Now the island is home to both ruins and a castle, with its13895Sep9925tidal causeway making it a fascinating and dramatic destination. We'reJun3895 23925treated to a tasting of local mead and fudge, made by the monks who've24895 30895lived here for centuries, before returning to our hotel. After breakfast on Day 7, we transfer to the station for the rail service to York, where your holiday ends. Tour Code: YNS| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 140 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 195.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 141Visit your local Travel Agent"