Durham & Newcastle £30
1day, Sat 28th June 08             

Two stunning old cities, one famous for its university, cathedral and castle, the other for its architecture, galleries and shops. Come with us to see both in one day.

Trip highlights:
. The Angel of the North (a big iron sculpture - 20m high, 54m wide)
. Walking along the Tyne river - the most famous view in Newcastle
. Visiting the BALTIC - the biggest art space in Europe
. Seeing the inside of Durham Castle
. Walking down the old cobbled streets of Durham

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More about the trip
Itinerary
What’s included?
Important information
    Things to bring
    Pick-up & Drop-off times and places

More about the trip

Newcastle
Newcastle is modern and historic. It has always been known for its beautiful architecture, the famous Tyne River and the bridges which cross it, but nowadays the city is also very famous for its shopping, galleries, football and nightlife.

Historic city of Durham
Durham, with its steep (you’ll be out of breath!) winding, cobbled streets is old. There have been people living here for 4000 years, but the present city was started by monks in 995AD. They were looking for somewhere special to put the body of Saint Cuthbert – the patron saint of Northumbria (the North Eastern part of England) and chose here because it is on a big hill (you can see very far!). 100 years later they started building the Cathedral which some people have called the finest in the world! And in 1071, the Normans built Durham Castle which is now owned by the University of Durham - it’s the oldest student accommodation in the world - the students actually live here!. When we visit they are going to show us round the castle - their home.

interesting fact: Tony Blair (the last British Prime Minister) and Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) went to school together in Durham.

Itinerary
•    Leave home in the morning (not too early!!) 
•    When we arrive in Newcastle we'll see the main sights 
•    Free time (we have lots of suggestions)
•    Drive to Durham 
•    Tour of Durham Castle then free time
•    Leave Durham and arrive home early evening

What’s included?
1 day in Durham and Newcastle.
•    All travel – in our own private bus (with our very friendly driver!)
•    Services of our friendly group leader
•    Guided tour of Durham Castle (by one of the students who lives there!)
•    City walks with us
•    Information sheet (what see and do in Durham & Newcastle) & map
•    Healthy drink and snacks on the bus

Important information

Things to bring
. Waterproof jacket (you’re in England!!)
. Suncream (anything's possible!)
. Comfortable shoes for walking
. Packed lunch or we know cheap places to eat in the two cities
. Your camera!!
. Your student card for more discounts!
. Travel insurance (never travel anywhere without it!)

Pick-up times and places
•    Look for a silver or white 'Company Coaches' coach
•    Our 'Don't be a tourist' sign will be in the coach window
•    Please be at the pick-up point 5 minutes before the pick-up time
•    Pick-up times may vary 10 minutes depending on traffic

Saturday 28th June 
If you are late we cannot wait!!
08.00 Huddersfield town centre, bus stop IN FRONT OF the train station map
08.30 Bradford city centre, Hall Ings, bus stop OPPOSITE the Hilton Hotel map
09.00 Leeds city centre, Albion St, bus stop OPPOSITE McDonalds (TigerTiger) map
09.30 Harrogate town centre, Montpellier Hill Coach Stop (St Mary's Walk) map
 
Drop-off times and places
The following times are approximate.
18.30 Harrogate town centre, Montpellier Hill Coach Stop (St Mary's Walk)
19.00 Leeds city centre, Albion St, bus stop IN FRONT OF McDonalds 
19.30 Bradford city centre, Hall Ings, coach stop IN FRONT OF the Hilton Hotel
20.00 Huddersfield town centre, bus stop IN FRONT OF the train station