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Enjoy a delightful Festive break to County Durham, staying at the elegant Blackwell Grange Hotel, a charming 17th century mansion set in beautiful parkland near Darlington.
Book NowOutward Journey
Depart from your home area in the morning travelling to Darlington, and arrive late afternoon at the Blackwell Grange Hotel, where you will be greeted on arrival with a welcome drink and lunch.
Christmas Itinerary
Day Two - Christmas Eve. Travel through beautiful Bilsdale, often known as 'Little Switzerland', before continuing to Helmsley with its impressive market square and choice of places for lunch. Later, descend the spectacular Sutton Bank on the way to Thirsk, famously associated with James Herriot, before returning to the hotel for dinner and more festive entertainment. Details of local Midnight Mass services will be available at reception.
Day Three - Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! Enjoy a relaxed morning at leisure, perhaps opening presents or taking a gentle stroll before sitting down to a traditional Christmas Day lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the King's Speech with a slice of Christmas cake or unwind with a festive film, before this evening's Christmas Day buffet followed by a quiz and music from the resident DJ.
Day Four - Boxing Day
Visit the ancient city of Durham, a wonderful place to explore at Christmas. Dominated by its magnificent cathedral and Norman castle, the city offers historic streets, shops, places for lunch and peaceful riverside walks beneath the cathedral bells. Return to the hotel for dinner and a final evening of entertainment.
Return Journey
After breakfast, we leave our break filled with Chrismtas cheer and celebration and begin our journey home.
Door-to-Door pickups
All coach travel
Welcome Drink and Lunch on arrival
4 nights festive dinner, bed & breakfast at Blackwell Grange Hotel
2 Full Day Excursions
Festive Entertainment
Porterage
The Blackwell Grange Hotel is a stunning 17th-century mansion set within attractive wooded parkland on the outskirts of Darlington. Nestled between the North Yorkshire Moors and the Pennines, the hotel combines historic character with modern comforts and leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, spa and sauna, making it an ideal base for exploring County Durham and the surrounding countryside.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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| Accrington Stanley | The Wham Stadium, Livingstone Road, Accrington BB5 |
| Lancaster Services | Lancaster Services |
| NO LONGER IN USE Accy Mat | NO LONGER IN USE |
| Rochdale Town Hall | Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1A |
| Tickled Trout Services | Tickled Trout Services |
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