The gently rolling landscapes of Nothumberland were for many centuries the battleground for warring clans and bitter fought battles, and the legends live on among the ruined castles and ancient battlements. Our new five day tour explores this wonderfully unspoilt corner of England, and also includes a full day visit to Scotland's fine capital city - Edinburgh. Our base is Morpeth, in the heart of Northumberland, a pleasant country market town lying on a bend of the scenic River Wansbeck.

FULL DAY
An early start as we cross the Cheviot Hills and Scottish Border Country to reach Edinburgh - Scotland's majestic capital city. Enjoy free time to visit Edinburgh Castle, stroll the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse - the Queen's official Scottish residence, or browse the shops on Princes Street.

FULL DAY
This morning we head to Bamburgh, overlooking the Farne Islands and where the castle, visible for miles around, dominates the skyline. Whilst in the town local heroine Grace Darling is commemorated for saving many lives from the wreck of the SS Forfarshire in 1838. We continue along the scenic coastal road to Warkworth Castle (admission included) - one of the largest and most impressive fortresses in the North East and once home to 'Harry Hotspur', hero of many border ballads for his battles against the Scots in the 14th Century.

HALF DAY
This morning we make our way to Wallsend, by the mighty River Tyne, to visit Segedunum (admission included) at the eastern gateway of Hadrian's Wall. Here the Roman fort has been painstakingly excavated and you can view this and the wall from a 35 metre viewing tower. Also experience a full-size Roman Bath re-construction and the story of Wallsend from Roman times through to its shipbuilding heyday.

Situated in its own landscaped gardens, and surrounded by two golf courses and the Northumberland countryside, the hotel is just three miles from the centre of Morpeth. The hotel facilities include lounges, four bars and a restaurant, together with its two golf courses, tennis courts, gymnasium and spa. All bedrooms offer private facilities, television, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

• Full breakfast and three course evening dinner with tea or coffee

• Chair lift access to bedroom floors
• *** (Visit England)

First class hotels with great food and service

• Special welcome reception

• Gold welcome pack

• Commemorative photograph

• Top tour managers & tour drivers

Grand UK Gold coaches feature
• Extra legroom and comfort

• Luxury leather upholstered reclining seats

• Panoramic windows for maximum views

• Individually Controlled Air-Conditioning

• Onboard sat-nav to track your journey

• Driver-eye camera to view the road ahead

• Onboard library selection

• Level & easy access to the WC/washroom

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Please note that SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON COACHES. Passengers who do smoke will have ample opportunity to do so at the comfort stops en route.