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Holidays by Coach to Durham

Durham City Breaks by Coach

Book a coach holiday to Durham, a beautiful historic city in Northumberland that dates back to the Roman times.

Known for its superb architecture, vibrant culture and rich history, Durham is a popular holiday destination with many fantastic attractions.

Discover Durham Cathedral, one of the most impressive cathedrals in the world, with its 1,000-year history and stunning collections of manuscripts, embroideries, and other historic objects. It’s also a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with beautiful Norman architecture and spectacular stained-glass windows.

Explore other iconic landmarks in the city, such as the 11th century Durham Castle and the medieval Durham City Walls. These fascinating attractions provide a unique insight into the history of the city, offering a glimpse into the lives of people who once lived there. Take a stroll around the quaint cobbled streets, exploring the shops, museums and art galleries, before relaxing with a drink in a cosy pub.

The city is known for its thriving arts scene, with several cultural festivals taking place throughout the year. Durham is a wonderful destination for a coach holiday, whether you're interested in history, the arts, or you're looking for a relaxing break away in an attractive city. Whether you fancy weekend breaks in Durham or longer stays, there's plenty to explore!

Coach trips to Beamish

Combine your trip to Durham with a day trip to Beamish museum and step into the past at the famous open air museum. Here you can experience the history of the North East and immerse yourself in different eras from the 1800s to the 1950s.

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The Ghosts of Chillingham

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£55.95
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Duration: 1 Days

From: Darlington, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Sunderland


  • Coach travel with reserved seating throughout
  • Experience a wonderful evening walking tour exploring the haunted areas of the castle and grounds of Chillingham Castle 
Special Note: Customers are reminded to wear sensible shoes as some of the ground in the Chillingham Castle walk can be uneven with steep stairs (without handrails) and is not suitable for customers with mobility issues. 

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Thu 9th Apr 26 2026

£55.95 £55.95pp

Thu 18th Jun 26 2026

£59.95 £59.95pp

Thu 23rd Jul 26 2026

£59.95 £59.95pp

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Newcastle City Weekend

The Ramada Encore Hotel - Newcastle-Gateshead

£99.00
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Duration: 2 Days

From: Castleford, Hessle, Hull, Leeds, Wakefield


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Ramada Encore - Newcastle-Gateshead
  • Time to explore the city attractions of Newcastle 
Newcastle-upon-Tyne  - The city’s iconic Quayside is where the past and future come together, The Tyne Bridge and the modern Gateshead Millennium Bridge frame the river, while landmarks like BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and Sage Gateshead offer world-class exhibitions and performances. Newcastle’s compact centre is buzzing with independent shops, lively markets, stylish restaurants.

The Ramada Encore Newcastle‑Gateshead is a contemporary 3-star hotel situated on Hawks Road beside the vibrant Gateshead Quayside and just a short walk from landmarks like the Millennium Bridge, The Sage, and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

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Sat 11th Apr 26 2026

£99.00 £99pp

Sat 25th Apr 26 2026

£99.00 £99pp

Sat 6th Jun 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

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£119.00 £119pp

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£119.00 £119pp

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£119.00 £119pp

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£119.00 £119pp

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£119.00 £119pp

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£119.00 £119pp

Sat 19th Sep 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 26th Sep 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

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£119.00 £119pp

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£119.00 £119pp

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Newcastle, Angel of The North & The Metro Centre

The Ramada Encore Hotel - Newcastle-Gateshead

£99.00
Only  £99 pp
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Duration: 2 Days

From: Castleford, Hessle, Hull, Leeds, Wakefield


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Ramada Encore - Newcastle-Gateshead
  • Time to explore Newcastle 
  • A visit to the Angel of The North
  • Visit to the The Metro Centre

The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, standing on a former colliery site in Gateshead. Completed in February 1998, the striking figure of an angel reaches 20 metres in height with a wingspan of 54 metres and weighs approximately 200 tonnes. Crafted from COR-TEN weathering steel, its distinctive rusted patina to ensure decades of resilience in the elements. Engineered, with sculpture’s vertical ribs channel wind into deep foundations, enabling it to withstand gusts over 100 mph. it stands not only as an artistic marvel but as a powerful emblem of cultural regeneration—honouring the region’s industrial past.

MetroCentre.-  enjoy a splendid shopping experience at the popular Gateshead MetroCentre. Filled with High Street Stores and unique boutiques, plus an array of new retailers including Beauty by Harrods,.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne  -
The city’s iconic Quayside is where the past and future come together, The Tyne Bridge and the modern Gateshead Millennium Bridge frame the river, while landmarks like BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and Sage Gateshead offer world-class exhibitions and performances. Newcastle’s compact centre is buzzing with independent shops, lively markets, stylish restaurants.

The Ramada Encore Newcastle‑Gateshead is a contemporary 3-star hotel situated on Hawks Road beside the vibrant Gateshead Quayside and just a short walk from landmarks like the Millennium Bridge, The Sage, and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

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Sat 11th Apr 26 2026

£99.00 £99pp

Sat 25th Apr 26 2026

£99.00 £99pp

Sat 6th Jun 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 13th Jun 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 20th Jun 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 27th Jun 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 25th Jul 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 1st Aug 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 8th Aug 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 15th Aug 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 19th Sep 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 26th Sep 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 3rd Oct 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 17th Oct 26 2026

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Sat 24th Oct 26 2026

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Sat 31st Oct 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 14th Nov 26 2026

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Sat 5th Dec 26 2026

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Durham, Bamburgh & Holy Island

The Honest Lawyer Hotel - Durham

£119.00
Now  £99 pp
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Duration: 2 Days

From: Barnsley, Castleford, Leeds, Wakefield


  • Coach travel with reserved seating throughout
  • One night dinner, bed and breakfast at The Honest Lawyer Hotel - Durham
  • Time to enjoy the attractions of Durham
  • Journey along the Northumberland Coast featuring Bamburgh, Seahouses, and a trip across to Holy Island.
Durham, a proud and historic city with a unique sense of identity. Guaranteeing you a warm welcome, Durham fuses its own past and cultural heritage with the modern expectations of visitors to create a city that is unique and different but maintains a familiarity to its visitors.

Holy Island - Steeped in religious history and culture, the island is the birthplace of the Lindisfarne Gospels but you don't need a religious reason to visit this area, with dramatic scenery provided by Lindisfarne Castle and surrounding wildlife creating wonderful photographic opportunities.

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Sat 11th Apr 26 2026

£119.00 £99pp

Sat 18th Apr 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 23rd May 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 30th May 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 20th Jun 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 27th Jun 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 8th Aug 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 29th Aug 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 19th Sep 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 26th Sep 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp

Sat 24th Oct 26 2026

£119.00 £119pp


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Harrogate Spring Flower Show

Mystery Hotel

£129.00
Only  £129 pp
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Duration: 2 Days

From: Castleford, Hessle, Hull, Leeds


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • One night dinner, bed and breakfast at our select hotel
  • Visit to Durham
  • Admission to the Great Yorkshire Showground for the Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Durham, a beautiful historic city in the North East of England, dating back to the Roman times Known for its superb architecture, vibrant culture and rich history, Durham is a popular holiday destination with many fantastic attractions. 

Departure Date

Sat 25th Apr 26 2026

£129.00 £129pp


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Durham, Beamish & Holy Island

The Britannia Hotel - Newcastle

£199.00
Now  £179 pp
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Duration: 3 Days

From: Anlaby, Castleford, Goole, Hessle, Hull, Leeds, Wakefield


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Two nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle
  • Visit to the historic city of Durham
  • Admission to Beamish Open Air Museum
  • Scenic journey taking in the sights of the legendary Holy Island 
Step back in time on our included excursion to the Beamish, open air museum one of Durham's hottest tourist attractions. Beamish is a living and working open-air museum which transports you back to the 1820s, 1910s and 1940s to celebrate the region's rich heritage, brought to life by people dressed in authentic costumes.

We also visit  Durham, a proud and historic city with a unique sense of identity. Guaranteeing you a warm welcome, Durham fuses its own past and cultural heritage with the modern expectations of visitors to create a city that is unique and different but maintains a familiarity to its visitors.

Britannia Newcastle - Enjoy a splendid break at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle, promising a warm welcome and a high standard of accommodation and service, all well located for our inclusive itinerary

Departure Date

Fri 1st May 26 2026

£199.00 £179pp

Fri 29th May 26 2026

£199.00 £199pp

Fri 12th Jun 26 2026

£199.00 £199pp

Fri 26th Jun 26 2026

£199.00 £199pp

Fri 10th Jul 26 2026

£199.00 £199pp

Fri 7th Aug 26 2026

£199.00 £199pp

Fri 21st Aug 26 2026

£199.00 £199pp

Fri 18th Sep 26 2026

£199.00 £199pp

Fri 23rd Oct 26 2026

£199.00 £199pp


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Historic Durham & Beamish Museum

The Holiday Inn Hotel - Sunderland

£139.00
Only  £139 pp
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Duration: 2 Days

From: Anlaby, Castleford, Goole, Hessle, Hull, Leeds, Wakefield


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • One night dinner, bed and breakfast at The Holiday Inn - Sunderland
  • Visit to historic Durham
  • Admission to Beamish Open Air Museum
Step back in time on our included excursion to the Beamish, open air museum one of Durham's hottest tourist attractions. Beamish is a living and working open-air museum which transports you back to the 1820s, 1910s and 1940s to celebrate the region's rich heritage, brought to life by people dressed in authentic costumes.

We also visit  Durham, a proud and historic city with a unique sense of identity. Guaranteeing you a warm welcome, Durham fuses its own past and cultural heritage with the modern expectations of visitors to create a city that is unique and different but maintains a familiarity to its visitors.

Departure Date

Sat 2nd May 26 2026

£139.00 £139pp

Sat 27th Jun 26 2026

£139.00 £139pp

Sat 18th Jul 26 2026

£139.00 £139pp

Sat 15th Aug 26 2026

£139.00 £139pp

Sat 12th Sep 26 2026

£139.00 £139pp

Sat 10th Oct 26 2026

£139.00 £139pp


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Durham, Beamish & Holy Island

The Britannia Hotel - Newcastle

£299.00
Now  £279 pp
save £20.00

Duration: 5 Days

From: Bathgate, Dunfermline; Halbeath, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hamilton


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Four nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle
  • Visit to Berwick on Tweed on your outward journey
  • Admission to Beamish Open-Air Museum
  • Excursion to beautiful Durham
  • Excursion through beautiful Northumberland, with a visit to Bamburgh or Seahouses before continuing to the Holy Island  
Step back in time on our included excursion to the Beamish Museum one of Durham's hottest tourist attractions. Beamish is a world-famous open-air museum where visitors can step back in time across carefully recreated settings including the 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town and Pit Village, and 1940s Farm. More recent history is captured in the 1950s Town and Spain’s Field Farm, each offering an authentic glimpse of everyday life in the North East.

Durham,
 a proud and historic city with a unique sense of identity. Guaranteeing you a warm welcome, Durham fuses its own past and cultural heritage with the modern expectations of visitors to create a city that is unique and different but maintains a familiarity to its visitors.

Holy Island - Steeped in religious history and culture, the island is the birthplace of the Lindisfarne Gospels but you don't need a religious reason to visit this area, with dramatic scenery provided by Lindisfarne Castle and surrounding wildlife creating wonderful photographic opportunities.

Britannia Newcastle - Enjoy a splendid break at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle, which promises a warm welcome and a comfortable stay. Located perfectly for our inclusive itinerary

Departure Date

Mon 4th May 26 2026

£299.00 £279pp

Mon 1st Jun 26 2026

£319.00 £319pp

Mon 29th Jun 26 2026

£329.00 £329pp

Mon 27th Jul 26 2026

£339.00 £339pp

Mon 24th Aug 26 2026

£329.00 £329pp

Mon 21st Sep 26 2026

£319.00 £319pp


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Durham, Beamish & Bamburgh Castle

The Britannia Hotel - Newcastle

£319.00
Now  £299 pp
save £20.00

Duration: 5 Days

From: Bathgate, Dunfermline; Halbeath, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hamilton


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle
  • Excursion to enjoy the historic charm of Durham
  • Admission to Beamish Museum
  • Admission to Bamburgh Castle
Step back in time on our included excursion to the Beamish Museum one of Durham's hottest tourist attractions. Beamish is a world-famous open-air museum where visitors can step back in time across carefully recreated settings including the 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town and Pit Village, and 1940s Farm. More recent history is captured in the 1950s Town and Spain’s Field Farm, each offering an authentic glimpse of everyday life in the North East.

It's brought to life in so many ways, and visitors can enjoy the Grand Cinema, Romer Parrish Toy Shop, a replica hairdresser’s and more, with many experiences available to book on arrival.

We also visit Durham, a proud and historic city with a unique sense of identity. Guaranteeing you a warm welcome, Durham fuses its own past and cultural heritage with the modern expectations of visitors to create a city that is unique and different but maintains a familiarity to its visitors.

Plus admission to Bamburgh Castle, which has stood guard above the Northumberland coast for thousands of years.

Britannia Newcastle - Enjoy a splendid break at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle, which promises a warm welcome and a comfortable stay. Located perfectly for our inclusive itinerary

Departure Date

Mon 4th May 26 2026

£319.00 £299pp

Mon 1st Jun 26 2026

£339.00 £339pp

Mon 29th Jun 26 2026

£349.00 £349pp

Mon 27th Jul 26 2026

£359.00 £359pp

Mon 24th Aug 26 2026

£349.00 £349pp

Mon 21st Sep 26 2026

£339.00 £339pp


Recently Viewed

Durham, Beamish & Holy Island

The Britannia Hotel - Newcastle

£299.00
Now  £279 pp
save £20.00

Duration: 5 Days

From: Anlaby, Castleford, Goole, Hessle, Hull, Leeds, Wakefield


  • Coach travel with reserved seating
  • Four nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle
  • Visit Gateshead Metro Centre on your outward journey
  • Admission to Beamish Open-Air Museum
  • Excursion to beautiful Durham
  • Excursion through beautiful Northumberland, with a visit to Bamburgh or Seahouses before continuing to the Holy Island  
  • Visit to Helmsley on your return
Step back in time on our included excursion to the Beamish, open air museum one of Durham's hottest tourist attractions. Beamish is a living and working open-air museum which transports you back to the 1820s, 1910s and 1940s to celebrate the region's rich heritage, brought to life by people dressed in authentic costumes.

Durham,
 a proud and historic city with a unique sense of identity. Guaranteeing you a warm welcome, Durham fuses its own past and cultural heritage with the modern expectations of visitors to create a city that is unique and different but maintains a familiarity to its visitors.

Holy Island - Steeped in religious history and culture, the island is the birthplace of the Lindisfarne Gospels but you don't need a religious reason to visit this area, with dramatic scenery provided by Lindisfarne Castle and surrounding wildlife creating wonderful photographic opportunities.

Britannia Newcastle - Enjoy a splendid break at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle, promising a warm welcome and a high standard of accommodation and service, all well located for our inclusive itinerary

Departure Date

Mon 11th May 26 2026

£299.00 £279pp

Mon 25th May 26 2026

£319.00 £319pp

Mon 8th Jun 26 2026

£319.00 £319pp

Mon 22nd Jun 26 2026

£329.00 £329pp

Mon 6th Jul 26 2026

£339.00 £339pp

Mon 20th Jul 26 2026

£339.00 £339pp

Mon 3rd Aug 26 2026

£339.00 £339pp

Mon 17th Aug 26 2026

£339.00 £339pp

Mon 31st Aug 26 2026

£329.00 £329pp

Mon 14th Sep 26 2026

£319.00 £319pp

Mon 28th Sep 26 2026

£319.00 £319pp



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