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Tours
1 : A Tale of Two Cities - 1 day2 : The Golden Age of Northumbria - 1 day
3 : Hadrian's Wall - The Final Frontier - 1 day
4 : Magical Northumberland - In the Footsteps of Harry Potter and others - 1 day
5 : Glorious Castles and Spectacular Landscapes - 1 day
About the guide
Activities
Cultural tour guide
Speaking languages
English, German Activity started in
Car
7-Seat Ford GalaxyAir conditioned : YES
Baby seat : NO
Interests centers
Special interests include:1) Industrial Heritage
e.g. Newcastle; lead mining etc.
2) History
e.g. Romans, Saxons, Battles
3) Regional Interest
e.g. themed tours of the region
4) Religious Tours
e.g. Cradle of Christianity
5) International Links
e.g. between Britain and Germany
Diploma, references, agreements
Registered Blue Badge Tourist GuideOfficial York Minster Guide
BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management
Member of Institute of Tourist Guiding
Member of Guild of Registered Tourist Guides
Member of North East England Tourist Guides
License or certificate (click to enlarge)
Services
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Car, Family / Children, Disabled, Culture, Unusual, Industrial tourism
Contact
Contact - Get a quoteWeb site : www.northernsecrets.co.uk
Address : 11 Garden Crescent Ebchester DH8 0PT Consett UNITED KINGDOM
Phone : 01207 560 455
Mobile : 07813 787 009
Tours
Duration : 1 day
Level :
Easy
Level :
Easy
Explore the stories behind two of our most famous cities in the region: Newcastle/Gateshead and Durham!
Your journey begins in Newcastle with an eye-opening panoramic tour of this fabulous city. We will take you through the ages explaining the history while you relax and enjoy the scenic ride past the splendid classical architecture of Grainger Town and the magnificent Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside. You will gain great insight into the amazing changes throughout the city and may even learn some Geordie.
Leaving the city of Newcastle it is only a short journey to the magnificent cathedral city of Durham! On the way you visit the innovative Angel of the North.
The city is best explored on foot and you will be taken on a relaxing guided tour of this glorious place with its unique history. Find out about the Prince Bishops and the exciting story behind the UNESCO World Heritage Site Durham Caste and Cathedral.
End the day with a wonderful riverside walk and take in the beautiful views of Durham Cathedral.
Your journey begins in Newcastle with an eye-opening panoramic tour of this fabulous city. We will take you through the ages explaining the history while you relax and enjoy the scenic ride past the splendid classical architecture of Grainger Town and the magnificent Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside. You will gain great insight into the amazing changes throughout the city and may even learn some Geordie.
Leaving the city of Newcastle it is only a short journey to the magnificent cathedral city of Durham! On the way you visit the innovative Angel of the North.
The city is best explored on foot and you will be taken on a relaxing guided tour of this glorious place with its unique history. Find out about the Prince Bishops and the exciting story behind the UNESCO World Heritage Site Durham Caste and Cathedral.
End the day with a wonderful riverside walk and take in the beautiful views of Durham Cathedral.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Culture
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
Follow the stunning Northumberland Coastal Route along some of the most beautiful, unspoilt beaches in Europe through villages such as Amble, Alnmouth and Warkworth.
Discover glorious castles and explore the real history behind this breathtaking region when it was the dominant Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria with the awe-inspiring capital Bamburgh!
The highlight of your journey is a visit to the cradle of English Christianity – The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Only reached by a causeway twice daily, the island is of a magical nature with a splendid castle, marvellous wildlife and England’s first monastery set up by St. Aidan in AD635. Discover the life of this famous monk and the story behind the destruction of this wonderful church.
Discover glorious castles and explore the real history behind this breathtaking region when it was the dominant Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria with the awe-inspiring capital Bamburgh!
The highlight of your journey is a visit to the cradle of English Christianity – The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Only reached by a causeway twice daily, the island is of a magical nature with a splendid castle, marvellous wildlife and England’s first monastery set up by St. Aidan in AD635. Discover the life of this famous monk and the story behind the destruction of this wonderful church.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Culture
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
Step back in time and explore Roman history at its best. Discover Hadrian’s Wall and the breathtaking forts on this fabulous journey along the Final (Roman) Frontier.
Enjoy a panoramic tour along the Tyne Valley visit the delightful village of Corbridge (or Corstopitum as it was known in Roman times). Here you can explore beautiful cafes and delicatessen shops before discovering the bloody history of the Border Reivers!
Following the line of Hadrian’s Wall you will find out about the story behind the Roman legacy and witness some key sights before reaching Chesters Roman Fort. Here you have the chance to investigate Britain’s best preserved military bathhouse and see fantastic Roman artefacts brought to life by your guide.
Enjoy an entertaining panoramic tour of Hadrian’s Wall before reaching Hexham for a visit to the great abbey and a well-deserved afternoon tea.
Enjoy a panoramic tour along the Tyne Valley visit the delightful village of Corbridge (or Corstopitum as it was known in Roman times). Here you can explore beautiful cafes and delicatessen shops before discovering the bloody history of the Border Reivers!
Following the line of Hadrian’s Wall you will find out about the story behind the Roman legacy and witness some key sights before reaching Chesters Roman Fort. Here you have the chance to investigate Britain’s best preserved military bathhouse and see fantastic Roman artefacts brought to life by your guide.
Enjoy an entertaining panoramic tour of Hadrian’s Wall before reaching Hexham for a visit to the great abbey and a well-deserved afternoon tea.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Culture
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
Visit Aknwick, Britain's largest inhabited castle beside Windsor. Marvel at the grand interior and stand in the place Harry Potter learnt to fly. This was also the setting for Hogwarts!
Travel through beautiful countryside to Durham and explore Harry Potter's class room...
During your day you will discover several film locations and enjoy an all-round family experience.
Travel through beautiful countryside to Durham and explore Harry Potter's class room...
During your day you will discover several film locations and enjoy an all-round family experience.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Family / Children, Culture, Unusual
Tailor-made tours, Family / Children, Culture, Unusual
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
Northumberland has more castles and fortified buildings than any other region in England. During this tour you can explore some of the finest castles in the country amidst the most spectacular countryside and coast.
Follow the Northumberland Coastal Route past castles in Warkworth and Dunstanburgh and head into Alnwick for a visit to Britain's largest inhabited castle beside Windsor. Here, at the home of the Percy family, Duke of Northumberland, marvel at the grand interior of the lived-in palace.
Travel north to Bamburgh and explore the former capital of Northumbria before enjoying afternoon tea in the estate village of Ford and Etal, near Flodden battlefield.
Follow the Northumberland Coastal Route past castles in Warkworth and Dunstanburgh and head into Alnwick for a visit to Britain's largest inhabited castle beside Windsor. Here, at the home of the Percy family, Duke of Northumberland, marvel at the grand interior of the lived-in palace.
Travel north to Bamburgh and explore the former capital of Northumbria before enjoying afternoon tea in the estate village of Ford and Etal, near Flodden battlefield.
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Car, Family / Children, Culture
Tailor-made tours, Car, Family / Children, Culture
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A Tale of Two Cities The Golden Age of Northumbria Hadrian's Wall - The Final Frontier Magical Northumberland - In the Footsteps of Harry Glorious Castles and Spectacular Landscapes
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