From hand-sewing workshops with expert Mandy Shaw to shopping in the area's many quilt shops, this holiday combines the best that the local area has to offer. The museums are all excellent, Durham Cathedral is spectacular, and the Northumberland landscape that we pass on our way to the amazing Alnwick Castle is simply beautiful. This is a real discovery for anyone who has never been to this part of England.
Meet Mandy Shaw and your Tour Manager at the Durham Marriott Hotel Royal Country this afternoon. Relax and enjoy dinner with your fellow stitchers this evening.
Includes Dinner
Beamish Open-Air Museum tells the story of life in North East England from 1820s to 1950s. We will spend a full day exploring the site, but one of the highlights is sure to be the 1820s quilters cottage, where you can learn the fascinating story of quilter Joseph Hedley.
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Includes Dinner
The Bowes Museum is a treasure hidden in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. Purpose built in the 1920s by John and Josephine Bowes, the museum houses one of the largest and most significant European textile collections in Britain, representing all textile techniques and European centres of production, from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will enjoy a guided tour of the collection.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Includes Breakfast
Check out by midday, with fond memories of a week with like-minded friends.
Includes Breakfast
You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to get the most out of this holiday. On excursion days you will need to walk a short distance from the hotel to the coach and you should be able to board the coach unaided. On arrival at the excursion destination, you should be able to alight the coach unaided and there may be a walk between the coach drop off point and the excursion venue. By their nature, walking tours, museum visits etc involve being on your feet for a significant amount of time. Whilst our excursions are taken at a leisurely pace, for the enjoyment of everyone in the group you should be able to keep up with your fellow travellers. Please note the itinerary may operate in a different order than described.
Single Room Supplement from £399.00 (8 days).
Uniquely created for textile lovers, this Stitchtopia textile holiday is the perfect way to discover fascinating fabrics and cultures, whilst travelling to some of the world’s most inspiring places. Our talented stitching expert will be on hand throughout the holiday and host creative workshops with beautifully designed projects inspired by your travels.
Immerse yourself in historic Durham with a stay at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County. Dating back to 1815, this 4-star hotel stands proudly by the castle and cathedral of the city, as well as offering a close location to the River Wear. With the prime central location, you can explore the wonders of Durham with ease. The modern and refurbished bedrooms provide everything you need and more, with premium bedding, a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi, whilst the delicious dishes served at the Cast Iron Bar & Grill promise to leave you wanting more. Guests can also enjoy artisan coffee at the bright and vibrant coffee shop, Paddy and Scott’s.
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