Northumberland

Places in Northumberland

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick
Lindisfarne Castle

Lindisfarne

Coach tours visiting Northumberland

Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast

by Shearings

5 days from £479

Uncover the rugged beauty of the Northumbrian Coast, famed for its golden sands, history and mystery, and visit the impressive Holy Island.

Operator
Shearings
Transport
Executive Coach
Departs
Sep 2026 – Oct 2027

Where you’ll stay

  • Leonardo Newcastle ★★★★

    Set on the south bank of the River Tyne, the Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside is a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the best of Newcastle and Gateshead.

    Many of its spacious rooms enjoy lovely views over the Tyne and its famous bridges, and you're just a short stroll from the Quayside's shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. With a riverside restaurant, on-site coffee bar, and easy access to the city centre and transport links, it's a welcoming spot to relax after a day of sightseeing.

  1. 🧳 Arrival

    Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Newcastle for a four-night stay.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Lindisfarne Castle
    📸 Excursion

    Holy Island* and Seahouses

    This tiny, 2-sq mile island packs a lot in with religious significance dating back centuries.

    Connected to the mainland by a causeway that is only accessible at low tide, Lindisfarne is much the same as when St. Aidan founded a monastery here in 635 AD.

    We then return via Seahouses, a delightful Northumberland Coast village.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Durham cathedral and the city skyline
    📸 Excursion

    Durham and Newcastle

    Explore Durham, in the ‘Land of the Prince Bishops’, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The grand Norman-era Cathedral dominates the landscape and there is a plethora of delightful shops and cafés to enjoy in the cobbled streets.

    We then return to Newcastle for an afternoon at leisure.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Alnwick Castle
    📸 Excursion

    Alnwick and Northumbrian Coast

    Today we visit Alnwick, home to an impressive castle and gardens and is bursting with pretty streets and interesting shops, such as Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe.

    We then take a scenic drive along the beautiful Northumbrian Coast. With wide, sandy beaches, quaint villages, and impressive castles, this stretch of coastline is some of the most beautiful in the country.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. 🏡 Departure

    Return home.

    Meals: Breakfast

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