These activities are fixed and form the foundation of your tour itinerary. We believe they are the best bits of each tour that nobody should miss out on!

Bamburgh Castle

(approx. 1.5 hours)

Bamburgh Castle is over a thousand years old and the former home of the kings of Northumbria. It’s a spectacular site, perched 150 feet high above the rugged Northumberland Coast with incredible views of the North Sea and the Farne Islands.

Alnwick and Alnwick Castle

(approx. 2 hours)

A short way down the Northumberland Coast from Bamburgh is Alnwick, one of the most picturesque towns in the region and home to Alnwick Castle. The castle starred as a brand new location in the Downton Abbey 2014 Christmas special and it was also used as the location of Hogwarts School in Harry Potter. This is an absolute must for any visitor to the North East!

Beamish Museum

(Half or full day excursion)

Beamish Museum is not your average museum. It is an award-winning, life-size reconstruction of a British town from the past. There is plenty to see, including a country house, a coal mine, a steam train, numerous shops and old-fashioned streets. What makes this a truly unique attraction however are the actors, dressed in period clothing, who interact with you as you explore the town.

Durham City and Cathedral Tour

(approx. 2 hours)

Durham is a city in the North East of England and is well known for its world-famous Norman cathedral and 11th-century castle. It also has a nationally acclaimed university, Durham University, which has a similar college system to Oxford and Cambridge. But it is the cathedral that truly defines the city, in fact, you may recognise it from the Harry Potter films, as it is here that you will find the location of Professor McGonagall’s classroom!

This is where you can get creative! Pick the activities that suit you and your group best. Please note, all group members must participate in the same activities and not all combinations are possible.

Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort

(approx. 1 hour)

Hadrian’s Wall marks the border of the Roman Empire at its greatest size, and was used as a defensive line for England against the Scottish tribes to the north. Like the Great Wall of China, it is a spectacular site and an impressive feat of engineering. Although it cannot match up to the Great Wall in size and scale, it served a very similar purpose – both were built to keep the barbarians out and, over time, both failed to do so!

Visit to the Bowes Museum

(approx. 1.5 hours)

The Bowes Museum is one of the most spectacular art museums in the North of England, holding nationally and internationally important collections of paintings, sculptures and ceramics. This activity is perfect for anyone with a particular interest in art, or architecture for that matter, as the museum building itself is designed in the manner of a French chateau and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.

Fishing Excursion

(Half day excursion)

For those with a passion for fishing, we can arrange a private fishing trip with your own personal teacher to teach you how to fly fish.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

(half day excursion)

If you’re after a truly unique experience, we can take you clay pigeon shooting in the countryside with your own professional instructor.

Extra Night at a Country House

If you’d like to make your trip into a 4-day tour, we can arrange an extra night for you in your very own British country house. Nestled in a tranquil part of the North East, this Georgian country home has featured on national TV, and is the perfect setting for a one-of-a-kind British experience.

Extra Night at a 4* hotel and the location of one of Charles Dickens’ novels

For literature lovers, you might prefer to spend an extra night in the 4-star Morritt Arms Hotel at Greta Bridge. It is here where Charles Dickens set one of his most famous novels, Nicholas Nickleby, and he is said to have stayed a night in the village himself!

Included:

All accommodation

Private transport throughout

Breakfast (except if hostel accommodation chosen)

Picnics (if chosen)

All entrance fees

All chosen activity costs

Native British Mandarin-speaking guides throughout

Not included:

 Transport to/from tour start/end point

Lunch (except picnics)

Dinner (unless specified)

Private tour

 Max 15 people per tour

This tour starts from Berwick-upon-Tweed Train Station

Optional extra night in luxurious accommodation (4-day tour)

There may be some walking on beaches and muddy ground on this tour, so don’t forget to bring your walking boots!

More general details about our tours can be found here.