Highlights

Enjoy a guided orientation drive through Newcastle upon Tyne, a city thriving since Roman times.
See architectural landmarks like Grey’s Monument and the elegant Victorian skyline of Grainger Town.
Pass St. Nicholas Cathedral and learn the fascinating story of how it survived a Scottish siege in 1644.
Tour Washington Old Hall, the manor house and gardens owned by George Washington’s ancestors.
Take some free time to explore this stylish city further before the coach ride back to the pier.

Description

Enhance your shoreside experience with a Regent Choice small group tour. Hosting no more than 16 guests, these tours provide a more intimate experience and allow for more personal engagement with your knowledgeable guide.

Take in Newcastle’s renowned surplus of architectural highlights on a driving tour of this riverfront city with ancient roots. The Romans, William the Conqueror, the Victorians and countless generations of university students have all left their marks here. So, too, did the ancestors of George Washington – whose stunning manor house you’ll visit during this excursion. Washington Old Hall is a relatively modest-sized property, allowing for an intimate glimpse into America’s first president’s background; its beautiful Jacobean gardens – complete with their own honeybee hive – invite a relaxing stroll. A drive through Newcastle’s impressive Victorian heart, known as Grainger Town, brings you past rows of stately Georgian buildings, many of them listed historic landmarks. Perched high atop a column along Grey Street is a monumental statue of Earl Grey, the English prime minister whose name is forever tied to a blend of tea originally devised to counteract the lime aftertaste of the water on his family estate. An even loftier landmark is the crown-shaped spire of St. Nicholas Cathedral, dominating Newcastle’s skyline for the last 500 years. Driving by, you may even sight the grotesque Vampire Rabbit that stares out menacingly from an adjacent doorway.

Helpful Hints

Wear weather-appropriate clothing; bring a jacket or umbrella in case of rain.
Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.

Disclaimer:

This tour includes just over 1 hour of easy-to-moderate walking, plus any additional done at guests’ discretion during free time. There are some steps to negotiate and the garden has uneven and natural surfaces. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of ability before participating.

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