It's All A Glow in County Durham 2026
For bright lights, dancing fountains and a festive fayre, this tour ticks all the boxes as we include AGLOW at Auckland Palace and a lunch at the Bowes Museum, this will surely light up any winter day.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Durham & AGLOW at Auckland Palace
This morning, we have some time at leisure in Durham before making our way to Auckland Palace to explore the Palace at Christmas, we enjoy a festive hot drink & mince pie in the Spanish Galleries before enjoying AGLOW. One of the biggest light trails in the North East including a tunnel of lights and 22 large scale light displays.
Day 3 Barnard Castle & Bowes Museum
This morning we have some free time in the market town of Barnard Castle. Before making our way to Bowes Museum. Upon arrival we enjoy a 2 course Festive Lunch before having free time to explore the museum & parkland.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Durham & AGLOW at Auckland Palace
This morning, we have some time at leisure in Durham before making our way to Auckland Palace to explore the Palace at Christmas, we enjoy a festive hot drink & mince pie in the Spanish Galleries before enjoying AGLOW. One of the biggest light trails in the North East including a tunnel of lights and 22 large scale light displays.
Day 3 Barnard Castle & Bowes Museum
This morning we have some free time in the market town of Barnard Castle. Before making our way to Bowes Museum. Upon arrival we enjoy a 2 course Festive Lunch before having free time to explore the museum & parkland.
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Redworth Hall Hotel
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
Dating back to 1693, this luxurious Jacobean manor house hotel retains many of its original features. Set in 150 acres of woodland, the Redworth Hall Hotel is grand and majestic. All 143 spacious bedrooms are luxurious and furnished with traditional fabrics. The restaurant is spacious with an informal feel and the bar is cosy with modern furnishings. There is also a traditional lounge with comfortable sofas and armchairs and several outdoor seating areas. Leisure facilities are excellent and include a beautiful indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath, tennis courts and beauty spa (extra charges apply).
• Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Redworth Hall Hotel
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
3 Nights Half Board
NOV-DEC 2026
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £114
Inclusions
• Entrance to Christmas at Auckland Palace including festive hot drink & mince pie
• AGLOW at Auckland Palace
• Entrance to the Bowes Museum
• 2 course festive lunch
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