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 Castle
A different style of excursion unfolds each day in this land of outstanding beauty. Explore Northumberland’s Heritage Coastline, dotted with ancient castle, golden beaches and pretty market towns.
View Dates & BookPrice Includes: all details are subject to change
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four nights dinner, bed and breakfast
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entry to Alnwick Castle
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entry to Alnwick Gardens
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guided city tour
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three excursions
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entertainment
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coach travel and ferry fare from N Ireland (£30 supplement)
Caledonian Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Built in 1870, the Caledonian Hotel displays classic Georgian architecture, combined with a stylish contemporary interior. Wooden flooring, plush leather sofas and low-level lighting features in the public areas, while the bedrooms are styled with bright modern decor. It is approximately a 30-minute walk into city centre from the hotel. but they are on a bus route for those who wish to make their own way.
Day One
Depart from your selected joining point and travel to the Caledonian Hotel, Newcastle for your four nights stay. Comfort stops will be made en-route.
Day Two
A guide will join our coach for an informative city tour, seeing some of Newcastle's famous landmarks. Afterwards, there will be some free time to explore this iconic city.
Day Three
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. It's medieval architecture and sumptuous interior has made it a sought-after film location. Alnwick Garden is quite simply stunning. Discover elaborate water features and the world's largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard.
Day Four
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 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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To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.
To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Annan WM | Annan, War Memorial opposite Queensberry Arms | |
| Ardrossan | Ardrossan, Princes Street Bus Stop | |
| Ayr Dodds Depot | Ayr, Dodds Depot, 4 East Road | |
| Ayr NEW | Ayr, Douglas Street Bus Stop, Outside Bus Station | |
| Ballantrae | Garage, Main Street, Ballantrae | |
| Ballymena | Ballymena, Seven Towers Leisure Centre Main entrance | |
| Ballymoney | Ballymoney Biestys Centra / Route Service Station, | |
| Ballynure | Ballynure, The Village Chippy Car Park, Larne Road. | |
| Bangor | Bangor, Town Car Park opposite Bangor Railway Station Car Park | |
| Belfast City Centre | Belfast City Centre Jurys Inn Hotel, Great Victoria Street. | |
| Belfast Stena | Belfast - Stena Line Victoria Terminal 4, West Bank Road (Cairnryan) | |
| Cairnryan Stena | Cairnryan - Stena Line Passenger Terminal Loch Ryan Port.Cairnryan | |
| Carlisle Asda | Carlisle Asda Bus Layby, Chandler Way | |
| Castle Douglas | Castle Douglas, Crown Hotel Opposite Market Hill, King Street | |
| Coleraine | Coleraine, Lodge Hotel, Outside Front Door CLIENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK AT THE HOTEL. | |
| Cumnock | Cumnock, Tanyard Bus Station, New Bridge Street | |
| Dumfries | Dumfries, Whitesands, Coach Bay near Suspension Bridge. (If Whitesands Closed, Brooms Rd Car Park) | |
| Dunsilly Roundabout | Dunsilly Roundabout Car Park, Antrim | |
| Eastriggs | Eastriggs, Central Bus stop Opposite the Baxter Hall (Church) | |
| Girvan | Girvan, Hamilton Arms Hotel | |
| Glengormley | Glengormley, Corrs Corner Roundabout Larne Road Side. | |
| Gretna | Gretna Main Bus Stop Annan Road | |
| Gretna Green | Gretna Hall Hotel, Front steps Please park adjacent to the coach park | |
| Holywood | Holywood, Redburn Square. | |
| Irvine | Irvine, Coach Park adjacent to Aldi | |
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock, St Marnock St (Police Station) | |
| Kilwinning | Kilwinning, Caley Station (top of Dalry Road) | |
| Kirkconnel | Kirkconnel, bus stop at Railway Station entrance. | |
| Larne | Larne, Fairhill Car Park Victoria Road | |
| Lisburn | Lisburn, Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Bus Shelter at mini roundabout near Marks & Spencers | |
| Maybole | Maybole, Cassillis Hotel | |
| New Cumnock | New Cumnock,Lay-By near Scotmid, Afton Bridge Road | |
| Newton Stewart | Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel | |
| Newtownards | Newtownards, Circular Road McDonalds Car Park | |
| Prestwick | Prestwick, Station Road. | |
| Saltcoats | Saltcoats, Railway Station | |
| Sanquhar | Sanquhar, Bus Stop at Train Station | |
| Stevenston | Stevenston, The Cross | |
| Stranraer | Stranraer Bus Stop Opposite Police Station | |
| Thornhill | Thornhill, Bus Stop beside Bank of Scotland | |
| Troon | Troon, Ivy Cottage, South Beach, Bus Stop outside Town Hall |
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