Take a trip back in Tyne and sample the delights of the Newcastle and surrounding area on this wonderful midweek break.
Enjoy a day at Beamish Living museum which is just six miles from the Holiday Inn Washington, this attraction offers you an insight into the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s. Also included is a Blue Badge guided tour around Newcastle City centre where you will learn more about the effects of the Industrial revolution and the 1930’s depression, have time to stroll and shop in the city centre before being taken to see the famous Angel of the North. Also included in the tour is a visit to Newcastle Castle.
During the tour you will also travel to see the Teignmouth Priory & castle on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the headland. With its 2000 year history and beautiful views it is the perfect location to enjoy the view and a great location to enjoy the sea air.
Discover Tynemouth’s story from its original beginnings as an Iron Age settlement, an Anglo-Saxon monastery, a royal castle and a coastal defence. The gun battery was designed to defend the Tyne in the First and Second World Wars.
Don’t miss the fantastic Tour where life from Tyne gone past will be renewed and will stay fresh in your memories for years to come.
£315.00 per person (Monday – Friday) staying at the Holiday inn Washington
Single room supplements apply
Thursday to Monday breaks can also be arranged
