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In association with Travel 55
Grand UK Holidays - Exclusively for the over 55's

All of the Grand UK holidays that we feature have been discounted from their brochure price.
When booking please quote Travel 55 Refs: TRA55.
The Way We Were - England
Coach Tours - 5 Days

Tour Highlights
• Catherine Cookson Country • Beamish Open Air Museum
• Alnwick Castle & Gardens • Scenic Northumberland • Durham

Join us as we turn the clocks back a hundred or so years and remember how things used to be.At the award-winning, internationally acclaimed Beamish Open Air Museum streets, shops and homes recreate life at the turn of the century.We also tour the country that inspired the best-selling novels of Catherine Cookson and venture into Northumberland to reach Alnwick, with an included visit to its imposing castle and renowned gardens.

The Way We Were - Your Excursions
FULL DAY
Through the heart of Tyneside into the peaceful countryside of Northumberland to reach the cosy town of Alnwick, voted in 2003 “ the best place to live in England”.Visit the imposing castle, a favourite set for film makers, and its renowned gardens (admission included).
FULL DAY
You will find today’s full day visit to Beamish Open Air Museum a truly unforgettable experience (admission included). Ride on the trams, visit the shops, and walk into houses - all faithfully recreating life at the turn of the century. One thing’s for sure - it really takes you back!
FULL DAY
A full day excursion where we turn the clock back almost 100 years, as we head for South Shields. Here we take a tour of Catherine Cookson countryone of the country’s best loved, and most read, authors. This afternoon we take time to visit the historic Cathedral city of Durham, with time to explore at leisure.

George Washington Golf Hotel
George Washington Golf Hotel
LOCATED IN THE town of Washington, five miles south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this modern hotel has its own 18 hole golf course, indoor swimming pool and leisure centre. All the bedrooms offer private facilities, television, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.

• Full breakfast and three course evening dinner plus tea or coffee
• One night entertainment
• No lift, all bedrooms are located on the ground and first floor
*** (AA)

The Way We Were - 2008 Tour Code WAG
Grand UK Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
April 14 £269
£251
July 21 £295
£275
April 28 £275
£256
August 4 £295
£275
June 9 £295
£275
August 18 £295
£275
June 23 £295
£275
September 1 £295
£275
July 7 £295
£275
September 15 £295
£275

What's included -
Free local joining pointsAll coach travel Reserved seats on tour coaches Hotel accommodation and board as stated Complete luggage handling service Excursions as statedAdmission fees and entertainment if stated Grand UK Tour Manager Holiday insurance cover

Prices £'s per person. Half board. Supplement for single room: nil. Private facilities: included.


Reserved Coach Seats
YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to choose the coach seat of your choice which is yours from the moment you join your tour coach. Seat numbers are not allocated on regional transfer services. In most cases on coaches equipped with a rear mounted WC, seats 23 and 24 move to the driver’s side of the vehicle, whilst seats 45 and 46 move one seat forward of the rear seat.
Coach Seating Plan
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.

Joining Points
On most of our coach holidays you can choose from more than 360 (200 for departure code C tours) convenient local joining points across Southern England, East Anglia and the South West, the Midlands, London and the Home Counties.


To book or to check availability
Contact Grand UK Tel 01603 886 795
Quote Travel 55 Ref TRA55 plus Grand UK's Holiday Code



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