This banging new tour is a must as we combine stunning Bamburgh Castle and magical Cragside at Christmas, with free time in Newcastle and Gateshead’s famed Metrocentre: sights and shops galore!
Cragside at Christmas © National Trust Images Paul Harris www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bamburgh at Christmas Credit Stuart Boulton
Bamburgh at Christmas Credit Stuart Boulton
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Bamburgh Castle at Christmas
This morning, we make our way to Bamburgh Castle where the staterooms are transformed into a winter wonderland adventure, with a different theme each year! We will have time here to enjoy a hearty soup or a delectable homemade cake at the Clock Tower Café. The remaining afternoon will be free time in Newcastle, before returning to the hotel.
Day 3 Cragside at Christmas
This morning, we make our way to Cragside* where the house is transformed into a magical Christmas adventure, with a different theme each year! We have the remaining afternoon will be free time at the Metrocentre in Gateshead before returning to our hotel.
* Due to height and width restrictions, coaches larger than a 16-seater minibus cannot proceed beyond the coach park. There is a shuttle bus running a continuous circuit between the coach park and various locations around the property.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Located next to the River Tyne, the Copthorne Hotel is proud of its warm welcome to coach groups. It’s a 20-minute walk to the city centre and has easy access to all road links. All 156 bedrooms boast river views and are comfortable and well decorated and include TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The Quay7 restaurant overlooks the river and is modern, light and airy, whilst the bar has a sports-bar feel with comfortable seating. There is also an outside terrace that makes the most of the quayside location.
BarLiftParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
Copthorne Newcastle Hotel
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
3 Nights Half Board
NOV-DEC 2026
Single Supplement from £143
Inclusions
• Entrance to Bamburgh Castle at Christmas
• Entrance to Cragside at Christmas
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
