Alnwick Social and Walking Break
Overview
Visiting Alnwick, pronounced to sound like ‘anick’, is like stepping into a fairytale, where you can dine in the twinkling treetops of one of the world’s largest treehouse restaurants, fly a broomstick at Alnwick Castle, and discover the intrigue of the poison garden at The Alnwick Garden. Add in wonderful coastal walks and a weekend in Northumberland is yours.
Includes
- 2 Nights Accommodation in twin/double share rooms
- 2 Evening Dinners
- 2 Breakfasts
- Itinerary of walking and places of interest
- Spice Host
Extras
- Sole Occupancy Room Supplement
- Travel to and from Alnwick
- Some paces of interest entry fees
- Meals and drinks not included in the main cost
- Travel to and from walk starts if required
Location & Itinerary
As with all our Social and Walking weekends there will be a planned itinerary of walking and places of interest. This part of the world is rich in history and offers stunning walks. We'll explore more nearer the time.
Travel & Stay
The White Swan Hotel is a charming 300 year old coaching inn, set in the heart of the historic market town of Alnwick and only a stone’s throw from Alnwick Castle and Gardens.
All 55 bedrooms and suites can be reached by the magnificent aft staircase, salvaged from the illustrious British vessel, the RMS Olympic.
The hotel is renowned for its magnificent Olympic Suite restaurant, which features actual décor from the Titanic’s sister ship.
The Titanic’s sister ship, the RMS Olympic, was launched in 1911, a year before its sister’s tragic maiden voyage. Despite being converted to oil-fired engines in 1919-1920, it became uneconomical in comparison to the new and luxurious Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, and was finally retired in 1935 and scrapped in 1937. This provided valuable work for Scottish shipyards, which were suffering from the effects of the Depression.
Before it was dismantled completely, many of the fittings and artworks were auctioned. The then-owner of The White Swan bought the Olympic’s dining room and transported it to the hotel, reconstructing it in all its splendour.
The magnificent Olympic Suite, which can cater for up to 150 people theatre style and 120 diners, now shows off the original panelling, mirrors, ceiling and stained glass windows from a time when ships were truly magnificent. An eccentric idea perhaps, but one that has made The White Swan very special.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Double Share Space - Must be 2 | £214.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Female Twin Share Space | £214.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Male Twin Share Space | £214.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double for Sole Occ Space | £349.00 | Sold Out |
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Host & Everything Else
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