Gardens of Northumberland
4 days from £445

Another county with more than its fair share of fabulous gardens, castles and a coastline that’s hard to beat. Stay at the 4* Beamish Hall. We look in detail at garden features large and small.

Departs
30 June 2008
3 days from £445
Single room supplement £120

Dinner, bed and full English breakfast basis included at our hotel plus one lunch at Bowes. All rooms with private facilities. Comfortable coaching throughout. Porterage included.
Garden expert throughout.

Pick ups Sheffield, Rotherham and Leeds.

Itinerary

Day 1: Our first visit today is to the enchanting gardens of the Bowes Museum. Enjoy the notable collection of arts in the museum too.

Day 2: This morning we make our way to Alnwick. The gardens here are truly amazing and very inspiring. The roses should be in bloom. This afternoon we visit Howick Hall, the home of the Earls of Grey, famous for tea.

Day 3: Prepare for drama in the hillside plantings of Cragside (NT) this morning, followed by the intimate gardens of Herterton House.

Day 4: We check out of our hotel and stop in Durham on our way home for two marvellous gardens - Crook Hall Medieval House and Gardens with time for lunch in the centre of Durham then onto our final stop at the Durham University Botanic Gardens before our drop off points and farewell.