North East Roadshow

Past Event – Mon 13th, Tue 14th & Wed 15th June 2016

North East Roadshow
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All aboard the coach for a two day tour of some of the North East’s leading farm parks and rural attractions.Book 1 or 2 day package below or call. Individual attraction visits also available, call the NFAN office.

Mon 13th June 2.30pm	Optional visit Hall Hill Farm: winner of Small Farm Attraction of the Year 2010 and runner-up in 2016. Also winner of the Best in Education award 2014 and runner up in 2016. A highly rated Farm Attraction. Guided tour, Afternoon tea, Q&A. Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester, Durham DH7 0TA. Arriving by Train? If you are arriving in Durham by train we will arrange to collect you and take you to Hall Hill Farm and on to Ramside Hall Hotel & Spa where you will pick up the coach the next morning. You will be dropped back to Durham Station on Wednesday about 4pm.
7.30pm	Join fellow Roadshow tour party members for a networking dinner at Ramside Hall Hotel & Spa, Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD. Conveniently located just minutes from the A1(M) and the A19.  The networking dinner and B&B is included in the 2 night rate below.
Tue 14th June
09.00am	Coach departs Ramside Hall Hotel & Spa DH1 1TD
9.30am	Adventure Valley: Since it opened in 2011, Adventure Valley has developed rapidly adding new attractions each year. Major developments in 2015 included a new Animal Barn, a second indoor play area and new outdoor play. Home to Bertie – the fastest Tortoise in the World! Welcome talk, tour , Q&A and refreshments.
12:00pm	Beamish, the multi award winning Living Museum of the North. Visit the recreated 1940s Farm and Edwardian streets, steam railway and more. Our guide will be Head of Rural Life Seb Littlewood. Lunch will be served in the Tea Rooms.
3.30pm	The Angel of the North on our way to Newcastle, time permitting we will stop at this iconic sculpture for a group photo.
4.30pm 8.00pm	Arriving at Jury’s Inn Newcastle/Gateshead, our hotel for the night, located next to the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. Time for a brief visit to BALTIC, chance to explore the riverside area and walk across the Millennium Bridge. Newcastle City Centre 15min walk. Dinner at Six Baltic, the stunning rooftop restaurant at the Baltic, with spectacular views across the River Tyne. Overnight accommodation B&B and dinner on the 14th is included in the Roadshow Package.
Wed 15th June
08.30am	Coach depart’s Jury’s Inn Newcastle/Gateshead
09.30am	Eshottheugh Animal Park: An up-and-coming family run attraction, home to a range of exotic and domestic animals. It is expanding year on year and has ambitious plans. Q&A and refreshments.
11.00am	The Alnwick Garden is one of the North East’s biggest attractions, gardens, unique water features and home to one of the world’s largest tree houses, our destination for a delicious two course lunch. Our guide will be Head of Garden Operations Trevor Jones.
3.30pm	Arrive back at Ramside Hall Hotel & Spa collect cars, depart. There will also be a transfer back to Durham station (about 4pm) for those who travelled by train.

Hotel for Monday 13th June & networking dinner

Ramside Hall Hotel & Spa, Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD.

B&B and the networking dinner is included in the 2 night package booked through NFAN below. All rooms are Superior rooms, Deluxe and Premier rooms are available at a supplement, contact NFAN for details. All guests have complimentary access to the leisure facilities, including the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym facilities. If you would like full Spa access, including the Hydrotherapy pool and outdoor Jacuzzi, this costs £30 per person or £50 per couple.

Hotel for Tuesday 14th June & networking dinner at Six Baltic

Jury’s Inn Newcastle/Gateshead Quays , S Shore Rd, Gateshead, NE8 3AE

The one night and two night roadshow prices include B&B at Jury’s Inn, plus dinner at Six Baltic.

Please indicate on the booking form below if you have any special dietary requirements and your preference for Double of Twin, though room type is subject to availability.

The North East Roadshow is exclusively sponsored by Davies & Co.

All prices are excluding VAT. VAT will be added at checkout.