North Eastern Easter
Holiday brief
A terrific Easter treat. Teeside is the perfect base from which to spring into
action and discover the many delights of the north east of England. This bank
holiday bonanza has so much to offer. We
’ve thrown into the mixing pot major attractions such as Beamish and the North
Yorkshire Moors Railway and combined them with the scenic delights of Weardale,
Wensleydale and the Cleveland Hills to come up with an itinerary second to
none. Take a look at the following and treat yourselves to an excellent Easter
break.
Whitby waterfront
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Good Friday – We meet at Northallerton Station early afternoon, and commence the holiday with
a journey into Wensleydale. The ever-developing Wensleydale Railway passes
through rolling rural landscapes to Leyburn and back. A leisurely journey via
Swaledale then follows as we transfer up to Stockton for our first evening
together.
Saturday – A super day sees us embark upon a steamy exploration of the classically scenic
North Yorkshire Moors National Park. We travel by rail up the Esk Valley to
Grosmont before changing onto a steam train to Whitby and the opportunity for
the freshest fish and chips to be found (allegedly!). For the afternoon you are
free to explore the fabulous North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the attractions
along the line. You may wish to stop off at Goathland, the village setting for
“Heartbeat” or take a wander around pleasant Pickering. We’ll reunite at Grosmont later on for a return journey to Stockton by coach
affording different views of the lovely landscape.
Sunday – A classic day out commences with the north of England’s premier attraction, Beamish. Here there are trams providing access to all the
attractions including the period village, farm and mine. We can also take a
steam train ride whilst here behind
“The Elephant”. Our afternoon features the oldest preserved railway (at Tanfield), the oldest
railway bridge (at Causey Arch) and a coastal rail ride back to Stockton.
OUR HOTEL
The Stockton Swallow, Stockton
This very good town centre hotel is our home for four nights. Rooms are well
equipped with all the usual amenities expected of a three star establishment.
What better way is there than to relax at the end of a busy day with a dip in
the hotel
’s indoor pool or a drink in the panoramic bar. Stockton itself is full of
history and the hotel is situated at the end of England
’s widest high street, in full view of the town hall where the
Stockton/Darlington Railway was first conceived.
Bank Holiday Monday – Today we follow the route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and beyond. Our day begins with a visit to the Darlington
Railway Museum before moving on to Shildon.
Here we find “Locomotion”. This is the National Railway Museum’s second site and incorporates not only many stored locomotives but also the
preserved home and workshops of Timothy Hackworth, the famous railway pioneer.
More railway action this afternoon is enjoyed amid the rustic backdrop of
Weardale.
Tuesday – Our final day and it’s time to unwind. Whilst luggage goes ahead a short stroll sees us at Castlegate Quay where we
board The Teeside Princess for a relaxing cruise on the Tees up to Preston
Hall.
Here we can visit this stately manor house with its military museum, large
aviary, and period street scene before transferring to Darlington Station for
homeward bound trains.
Date & Price
Tour Ref: NE5/1
Good Friday March 21st (5 days)
£489.00
Price Variation
Single supplement £15.00 per night
Nostalgic Beamish
