Weekend away to Durham - 3-5th October 2025
Join Connor on our executive coach to Durham staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel on the Riverside.
Durham is a cathedral city and civil parish in the county of Durham, England. It is the county town and contains the headquarters of Durham County Council, the unitary authority which governs the district of County Durham. The built-up area had a population of 50,510 at the 2021 Census.
The city was built on a meander of the River Wear, which surrounds the centre on three sides and creates a narrow neck on the fourth. The surrounding land is hilly, except along the Wear's floodplain to the north and southeast.
Durham was founded in 995 by Anglo-Saxon monks seeking a place safe from Viking raids to house the relics of St Cuthbert. The church the monks built lasted only a century, as it was replaced by the present Durham Cathedral after the Norman Conquest; together with Durham Castle it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the 1070s until 1836 the city was part of the County Palatine of Durham, a semi-independent jurisdiction ruled by the prince bishops of Durham which acted as a geopolitical buffer between the kingdoms of England and Scotland. In 1346, the Battle of Neville's Cross was fought half a mile west of the city, resulting in an English victory. In 1650, the cathedral was used to house Scottish prisoners after their defeat at the Battle of Dunbar. During the Industrial Revolution, the Durham coalfield was heavily exploited, with dozens of collieries operating around the city and in nearby villages. Although these coal pits have now closed, the annual Durham Miners' Gala continues and is a major event for the city and region. Historically, Durham was also known for the manufacture of hosiery, carpets, and mustard.
All ages are welcome on our trips, despite the common misconception.
We offer a one seat = one price policy unless specified otherwise.
We are offering a £50pp deposit which will secure your place on the trip if you require this then please select the option above or ring Connor on 07799894644.
PICK UP POINTS:
E-Coaches Depot, Amber Business Centre, Riddings
Riddings Industrial Estate Entrance
Codnor Marketplace
Ripley Marketplace
Swanwick Opposite Church
Alfreton - Bus Station
Alfreton - Railway Station
South Normanton J28 Church
We also have a feeder bus service picking up in Ilkeston, Heanor, Eastwood and Somercotes for an additional £1 per passenger. Please select ‘Feeder Service’ as your pick-up point and we will contact you to discuss times and exact pick-up points.
Exact timings and pick up points will be clarified via email before your trip.
Once booked, simply ensure you're at the pickup point at the chosen time, you do not need to show proof of purchase as your name will be on our passenger list.
Where possible we will try to honour your seating preference.