Angel of the North to Coastal Treasures: A Northumbrian Coast Weekend

Angel of the North to Coastal Treasures: A Northumbrian Coast Weekend

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Angel of the North to Coastal Treasures: A Northumbrian Coast Weekend

3 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom

Visiting: Angel of the North and Sunderland, Northumbrian Coast and Bamburgh Castle, Sunderland

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

uk3ncw

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

UK tours by Coach

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating weekend journey along the Northumbrian coast with our "Angel of the North to Coastal Treasures" tour. Begin with a photo stop at the iconic Angel of the North, then head to Sunderland for a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel. Explore the serene Roker and Seaburn beaches, and visit the National Glass Centre to witness glassblowing artistry. Discover the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, and enjoy the local charm of Seahouses village. Experience the mystical Holy Island, accessible only at low tide, and explore the historic Bamburgh Castle with its breathtaking views. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and coastal relaxation, all with the convenience of regional coach travel.

Highlights

  • Angel of the North photo stop with its immense size and graceful design.

  • Explore Sunderland's Roker and Seaburn beaches for a relaxing coastal experience.

  • Visit the National Glass Centre in Sunderland to watch craftsmen at work and try glassblowing.

  • Discover the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens with exotic plants and local history.

  • Stroll through the charming village of Seahouses and enjoy fresh seafood by the harbour.

  • Experience the unique setting of Holy Island, accessible only at low tide.

  • Explore Bamburgh Castle and enjoy stunning views of Bamburgh beach from the castle walls.

Itinerary

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Day 1 Angel of the North and Sunderland

Location: Angel of the North and Sunderland

Accommodation Name: city-centre hotel for a two-night stay

Meals Included: Dinner

Regional departure by coach, then enjoy a direct journey to the north of England for a two-night stay. We will enjoy a photo stop at the Angel of the North, offering a chance to marvel at its immense size and graceful design against the backdrop of the beautiful Northumberland landscape. We'll then continue to Sunderland and our city-centre hotel for a two-night stay.There will be time to relax in the hotel or explore the local sights at your own pace before enjoying a relaxing dinner in the hotel. A visit to Sunderland offers a lovely coastal experience with plenty to explore. The beautiful Roker and Seaburn beaches are perfect for a relaxing walk along the shore, with fresh sea air and stunning views. The city is home to the fascinating National Glass Centre, where you can watch skilled craftsmen at work and even try your hand at glassblowing! The Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens provide a peaceful spot to wander through exotic plants and learn about the area's rich history. With charming parks, interesting shops, and friendly local eateries, Sunderland is a welcoming place for a refreshing and enjoyable visit.

Day 2 Northumbrian Coast and Bamburgh Castle

Location: Northumbrian Coast and Bamburgh Castle

Accommodation Name: city-centre hotel for a two-night stay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s included excursion takes us along the stunning Northumbrian coastline. Our first stop is the charming village of Seahouses, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk around the harbour and sample some fresh seafood from the local stalls. There are also plenty of gift shops and cosy cafés to explore.Next, we head to Holy Island, known for its unique setting, becoming completely cut off from the mainland twice a day by the tide. Crossing the causeway feels like entering a hidden world, with breathtaking views all around. You’ll have time to explore the priory and village, and, if you’re up for it, there’s a scenic mile-long walk to the castle!Our final stop is Bamburgh, where the magnificent castle towers over the landscape. Entrance is included, giving you the chance to delve into its rich history and take in the stunning views of Bamburgh beach from the castle walls.We return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 3

Location: Sunderland

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we depart and enjoy our direct journey home.

What's Included

  • Excursion to Northumbrian Coast

    The tour includes an excursion along the stunning Northumbrian coastline.

  • Entrance to Bamburgh Castle

    Entrance to Bamburgh Castle is included, allowing you to explore its rich history and enjoy the views.

  • Transport

    The tour includes regional departure by coach, offering a direct journey to the north of England and back home.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

Accommodation

You will stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel, offering comfortable accommodations in a convenient city-centre location.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes regional departure by coach, offering a direct journey to the north of England and back home.

Accommodation

You will stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel. 

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experience does the tour offer on Holy Island?

    The tour offers a visit to Holy Island, which is known for its unique setting as it becomes completely cut off from the mainland twice a day by the tide. This allows for a unique experience of crossing the causeway and exploring the priory and village.

  • Can I try glassblowing during the tour?

    Yes, during the visit to the National Glass Centre in Sunderland, you can watch skilled craftsmen at work and even try your hand at glassblowing.

  • What can I expect to see at Bamburgh Castle?

    At Bamburgh Castle, you can explore its rich history and enjoy stunning views of Bamburgh beach from the castle walls. Entrance to the castle is included in the tour.

  • Is there an opportunity to enjoy local seafood during the tour?

    Yes, during the visit to the village of Seahouses, you can enjoy fresh seafood from the local stalls by the harbour.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    You will stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn Sunderland Hotel, which offers comfortable accommodations in a convenient city-centre location.

  • Do I have to do the excursions?

    Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.

  • How much are the optional excursions?

    This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.

  • Do I need to have travel insurance?

    If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.

  • Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?

    All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.

  • Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?

    Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Diane Downes (Google Reviewer)  

Rachel was fantastically helpful on...

31-Mar-2025

Rachel was fantastically helpful on the phone this morning with knowledgeable information about my trip and insurance cover. Answered all my questions. Can't wait for May 12th set off. Cheers, Diane

Susan Mullett (Google Reviewer)  

Good trip to Edinburgh, my...

01-Oct-2022

Good trip to Edinburgh, my preference would have been for longer time at the day trips but with a wide age range on the coach I feel the compromise for the comfort of all was paramount. The coach driver was knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions of places to see and things to do. A star is knocked off for a single supplement being charged on a single room but I accept this could be out of the control of Shearings and down to the hotel.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Janet Preston (Google Reviewer)  

Very disappointing a very...

25-Nov-2024

Very disappointing a very rushed weekend away drive up to Edinburgh wasn't the best break time were very strange 10,15 minutes and half hour not enough time for 35 people to go toilet and get a hot drink as there wasn't any hot drink making equipment on the coach The trip was a Christmas market weekend well not on our coach no music no decorations we asked lots of times if we could have the radio on but it turned on deaf ears The weather was terrible it snowed and we had not so young people who had a carry hot drinks on the coach Steve our driver was a great driver but he was always rushing if he gave a meeting time say 4pm his next line would be if we can get back earlier than we could go back early it was like this every time we stopped not nice when we paid quite a bit of money for this trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas market The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful but the food was cold and tasteless and the menu was a repeat Friday night and Sunday night till everybody complained sorry but the chef should be dismissed very poor menu and poor organisation in the kitchen I don't think we will be using Shearings coach holidays again

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Steve Mchugh (Google Reviewer)  

I've been trying to cancel...

09-Feb-2025

I've been trying to cancel a trip to Paris in April 25 for months. I literally cancelled less than 14 days after the £1 deposit was taken. This was back on 8th September, I have emailed 3 times spoke to 2 people and both told me it was policy to still charge for a holiday I cancelled!! Today I have proof as they have just tried to steal over £800 from my bank. Luckily I'm with a bank that's up on scams of the £1 deposit ! BEWARE you are handing your bank details over to these people. I am in total shock and been advised to take it further.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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  • Low Deposit

    Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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