Dodds of Troon | 4 East Road, Ayr, KA8 9BA
01292 288100 | info@doddsoftroon.com
Dodds Coach Holidays | 24 Central Avenue, Gretna, DG16 5AS
01461 337799 | coachholidays@doddsoftroon.com
Northumbria and Alnwick
England’s North East is one of the most beautiful and unexplored regions in the UK, with mile upon mile of open countryside, golden coastlines, ancient castles and pretty market towns. Newcastle itself is set on the River Tyne and has many popular sites including the Tyne Bridge, Discovery Museum and St James Park.
View Dates & BookPrice Includes: all details are subject to change
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four nights dinner, bed and breakfast
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three excursions
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return coach travel and ferry fare from N Ireland (£30 supplement)
Maldron Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Located in the heart of Newcastle city centre, this brand new hotel offers a prime central location and attractions right on the doorstep. Renowned for high standards, stylish rooms and tasty menus, the Maldron is the ideal place to enjoy a leisurely getaway. (lift)
Day One
Depart from your selected joining point and travel to Newcastle for your four nights stay at the Maldron Hotel. Comfort stops will be made en-route.
Day Two
Spend the day exploring the market town of Alnwick, the castle and the gardens. The castle is the country's largest inhabited castle outside Windsor. The medieval architecture and sumptuous interior have made it a sought-after film location. Alnwick Garden is quite simply spectacular. Discover elaborate water features and the world's largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard.
Day Three
Today's coastal trail passes Beadnell Bay to the fishing village of Seahouses, where there will be free time. On to Bamburgh, home of the striking castle and Holy Island of Lindisfarne (tides permitting), breathtakingly beautiful with cafes and characterful pubs. Return via the picturesque villages of Ford and Etal.
Day Four
A guide will join our coach for an informative sightseeing tour around some of the local landmarks in the area. The remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure in Newcastle.
Day Five
After breakfast you leave Newcastle and travel home. Comfort stops will be made en-route.
Please Note
It may be necessary under certain circumstances for these excursions to be operated on different days to those shown.
Holiday Itinerary
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JOIN AND PARK AT STENA LINE, BELFAST ONLY £30. To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.
JOIN AND PARK AT STENA LINE, BELFAST ONLY £30.
To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.
| Name | Address | Times |
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| Annan WM | Annan, War Memorial opposite Queensberry Arms | View |
| Ardrossan | Ardrossan, Princes Street Bus Stop | View |
| Ayr Dodds Depot | Ayr, Dodds Depot, 4 East Road | View |
| Ayr NEW | Ayr, Douglas Street Bus Stop, Outside Bus Station | View |
| Ballantrae | Garage, Main Street, Ballantrae | View |
| Ballymena | Ballymena, Seven Towers Leisure Centre Main entrance | View |
| Ballymoney | Ballymoney Biestys Centra / Route Service Station, | View |
| Ballynure | Ballynure, The Village Chippy Car Park, Larne Road. | View |
| Bangor | Bangor, Town Car Park opposite Bangor Railway Station Car Park | View |
| Belfast City Centre | Belfast City Centre, Leonardo Hotel, (formerly Jurys Inn), Great Victoria Street. | View |
| Belfast Stena | Belfast - Stena Line Victoria Terminal 4, West Bank Road (Cairnryan) | View |
| Cairnryan Stena | Cairnryan - Stena Line Passenger Terminal Loch Ryan Port.Cairnryan | View |
| Carlisle Asda | Carlisle Asda Bus Layby, Chandler Way | View |
| Castle Douglas | Castle Douglas, Crown Hotel Opposite Market Hill, King Street | View |
| Coleraine | Coleraine, Lodge Hotel, Outside Front Door CLIENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK AT THE HOTEL. | View |
| Cumnock | Cumnock, Tanyard Bus Station, New Bridge Street | View |
| Dumfries | Dumfries, Whitesands, Coach Bay near Suspension Bridge. (If Whitesands Closed, Brooms Rd Car Park) | View |
| Dunsilly Roundabout | Dunsilly Roundabout Car Park, Antrim | View |
| Eastriggs | Eastriggs, Central Bus stop Opposite the Baxter Hall (Church) | View |
| Girvan | Girvan, Hamilton Arms Hotel | View |
| Glengormley | Glengormley, Corrs Corner Roundabout Larne Road Side. | View |
| Gretna | Gretna Main Bus Stop Annan Road | View |
| Gretna Green | Gretna Hall Hotel, Front steps Please park adjacent to the coach park | View |
| Holywood | Holywood, Redburn Square. | View |
| Irvine | Irvine, Coach Park adjacent to Aldi | View |
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock, St Marnock St (Police Station) | View |
| Kilwinning | Kilwinning, Caley Station (top of Dalry Road) | View |
| Kirkconnel | Kirkconnel, bus stop at Railway Station entrance. | View |
| Larne | Larne, Fairhill Car Park Victoria Road | View |
| Lisburn | Lisburn, Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Bus Shelter at mini roundabout near Marks & Spencers | View |
| Maybole | Maybole, Cassillis Hotel | View |
| New Cumnock | New Cumnock,Lay-By near Scotmid, Afton Bridge Road | View |
| Newton Stewart | Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel | View |
| Newtownards | Newtownards, Circular Road McDonalds Car Park | View |
| Prestwick | Prestwick, Station Road. | View |
| Saltcoats | Saltcoats, Railway Station | View |
| Sanquhar | Sanquhar, Bus Stop at Train Station | View |
| Stevenston | Stevenston, The Cross | View |
| Stranraer | Stranraer Bus Stop Opposite Police Station | View |
| Thornhill | Thornhill, Bus Stop beside Bank of Scotland | View |
| Troon | Troon, Ivy Cottage, South Beach, Bus Stop outside Town Hall | View |
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