Durham Short Break

Day 1 Durham
We begin with the Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service® to the Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham. There will be time to relax and settle in before dinner is served this evening.

Day 2 Durham Bowes Museum
This morning we depart for our excursion to the Bowes Museum. This French styled Chateau houses a great collection of fine and decorative arts, including ceramics, furniture, paintings, silver and textiles. Whilst here there will be the opportunity to view the Silver Swan. This musical automaton dates from 1773 and has become the icon of the Bowes Museum. This afternoon we return to our hotel where dinner is served later this evening.

Day 3 Durham
Today is free for you to explore Durham city and the surrounding area. Why not take a guided tour of Durham Castle or visit the Cathedral which were both awarded the status of a World Heritage sites in 1986, or you may simply choose to enjoy one of the many museums and galleries the city has to offer. Dinner will be served this evening at our hotel.

Day 4 Durham Beamish Museum
Following breakfast we head to Beamish; an open-air museum, which is set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside. Here they recreate and tell the story of what life was like in North East England in 1825 and 1913. Upon arrival you are free to stroll around the shops and houses of the Edwardian Town, explore Pockerley Old Hall or even ride on a recreation of an early steam train at Pockerley Waggonway. What ever you choose to do here there is something for everyone. Tonight we enjoy our final dinner at our hotel.

Day 5 Durham
Today we bid farewell to Durham. You will be collected by a Titan Travel’ driver at midday for your return journey home to your own front door.

Ramside Hall Hotel ****
Located 2 miles from Durham city centre. The bedrooms in this Elizabethan hotel are all individually decorated with an emphasis on comfort.

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