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Christmas in County Durham

Raby Castle dressed for Christmas for the first time in over 50 years, plus Auckland Palace, from Redworth Hall Hotel.
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Tour Summary

Christmas in County Durham

Experience the festive wonder of County Durham at Christmas Time. Explore the Auckland Palace, located in Bishop Auckland, known for its rich heritage and culture and as one of the best-preserved Bishop's palaces in Europe, You will also visit Raby Castle, which for the first time in over 50 years, will be decorated in beautiful Christmas ornaments.

  • 6 singles with NO supplement
  • Price is based on 30 passengers

Included in This Tour

  • 2 nights at Redworth Hall Hotel
  • Breakfast and 3 course evening meals
  • Tea and coffee on arrival
  • Porterage
  • Use of leisure club
  • Excursions as per itinerary
  • Private coach travel
  • Services of an experienced driver
  • 6 singles with NO supplement
  • Cancellation Protection

Tour Itinerary

Raby Castle

Experience a traditional Christmas at Raby Castle. For the first time in over 50 years, the ground-floor rooms will be beautifully dressed for the festive season. Your journey will take you through eight rooms, telling the story of Christmas Day at the castle. This special seasonal installation will include never before seen items from the collections at Raby Castle, from exquisite table decorations to toys and games that were gifts in decades past.

Auckland Project

This event sees Auckland Palace transformed with stunning Christmas decorations, featuring beautiful trees, shimmering baubles, and elegant garlands. This experience also features our monumental 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene, measuring a remarkable 11ft tall and 15ft wide, which is on display in the Faith Museum.

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Redworth Hall Hotel

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