Tours and Tour Guides

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95 Jesmond Park West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7BY
Tour guiding and tour handling - itineraries and all arrangements.
Tel: 0191 281 3944

95 Dinsdale Road, Sandyford, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1DP
Border Roots conducts guided family history tours in the Borders for the descendants of the Border Reiver Clans. We also publish family history scrolls, prints, greeting cards on Reivers’ theme.
Tel/Fax: 0191 240 3377

Travel & Tourism Services, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 EBH
A comprehensive service for Travel Agents, Tour/Coach Operators, Group Travel Organisers and Independent Travellers visiting the Centre of Britain area. An ideal base to explore Hadrian’s Wall, Scottish Borders, Lake District, North Pennines, Kielder, Northumberland Coast, Carlisle, MetroCentre and Durham. Transfers – Excursions – Guides – Accommodation – Meals – Entertainment. Special interest visits and activities.
Tel: 01434 322422

1 Roker Avenue, Fawdon, Whitley Bay NE25 8JA
From the history of football in towns and villages of Northumberland and Durham to the history of painting and photography, even for the ‘shopaholics’, a history of shopping. City Knowledge offers something so different that tours of Northumbria will never be the same again. Why not book an exciting selection of talks such as Origins of Christmas?
Tel: 0191 251 3931

Smithy House, Stainton, Cumbria, CA11 OES
Guided and self-led walking holidays (hiking tours) throughout Northumbia - Hadrian's Wall, the North Pennines, Northumberland National Park and the Heritage Coast.
Tel: 01768 867539 Fax 01768 892171 

David Butler, 3 Briardene, Margery Lane, Durham DH1 4QU
From Romans to railways, from monks to miners - themed or general guided walks or tours (full or part day) in Durham City, County Durham or Northumbria by experienced local historian. Illustrated talks, historical research, publications, and the Durham City ghost walk - Ghosts and Grisly Death.
Tel: 0191 386 1500 Email: dhent@dhent.fsnet.co.uk

10 Cavendish Court, Brandon, Durham DH7 8UW
Blue Badge, multi-lingual guides, group escorts and interpreters: on foot, by car, coach, rail or air. Conference hospitality and themed weekends. Meet and greet service. Available throughout the year.
Tel: 0191 378 4700, Fax: 0191 378 4870

Burnside Garage, Annitsford, Cramlington NE23 7BD
Executive car and mini coach hire, fully equipped vehicles including TV, hot drink facilities, air conditioning, tables. From 1 day to full week tours, private hire specialists in corporate and VIP travel.
Tel/Fax: 0191 250 2066; Mobile: 0292 250 0007

15 Redewater Road, Newcastle NE4 9UD
Specialist tours of Hadrian’s Wall
Tel/Fax: 0191 274 4451

Todds House Farm, Sedgefield TS21 3EL
Friendly tours of the north for large or small groups or individuals.
German and French spoken. Full Blue Badge guiding services. Members of
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides and Welcome Host qualified.
Tel/Fax: 01740 620 244  or Email: EdgooseJ@aol.com

13 The College, Durham City DH1 3EQ
‘Blue Badge’ guiding service for coach and walking tours (town and country). Special interest groups and study tours catered for. Itinerary planning service offered.
Tel: 0191 383 0988

23 Forsyth Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3DB
Cycling and Exploration Holidays
Discover the Northumberland coast by bike, on a one week self led holiday for all. Easy daily cycling routes provided showing the secrets of this coast. Explore the beautiful beaches, rock pools and sea caves. Experience the castles, legends, good food & fine folk. Specialist coastal information pack provided. Coastal and weekend breaks also available.
Tel: 0191 239 9435

Ms Karen Robinson, 14 Collingwood Terrace, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE26 2NO
One and two week study-holiday packages for overseas clients. Including ferry travel and transfers, en-suite accommodation, tuition in English, Art, Complementary Therapies or Regional Studies, packed itinerary of activities and excursions. Sports and leisure facilities nearby. Based in busy fishing port of North Shields. Adults of all ages. Individuals or groups.
Tel: 0191 2510223, Fax: 0191 2510120

19 Fourth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle, NE6 5YH
Offers you a wide choice of sight seeing opportunities in and around Newcastle and Northumbria. All our drivers have extensive knowledge of Northumbria and will be more than happy to advise you on your selection of tour. We operate a number of tours from 2-hour site seeing trips of Newcastle city to full day itineraries covering the Northumberland coast and Co Durham.
Tel: 07780 958679

The Newcastle City Tours 2001

Anne Smith, Newcastle Tourist Information Centre, 128 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AF
The Association of City Guides has been established 38 years. Tours are offered daily during the summer. Cost is £2.00 per person and £1.00 concessions. Private tours can be arranged again at a cost of £2.00 per person (minimum cost £20.00). Typically tours last 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Please write or telephone for a programme of events or an application form for a private tour.
Tel: 0191 277 8000

Dorothy Bowman, 4 Eskdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DT.
Personally tailored guided tours around Northumbria. Transport provided. Pick ups arranged from nearest railway/bus station, airport or guest accommodation. Accommodation can be arranged.
Tel: 01325 308094 Fax: 01325 315940

Northern Experience

Glenn Rapley, 7 Darvall Close, Whitley Bay NE25 9UJ - offers a unique service, second to none. Service includes familiarisation trips and area tours, agent registration, home search for purchase or rent, and advice on the disposal of residential property. Fully licensed and insured luxury air-conditioned E class Mercedes Benz. Individual itineries to visit the area in luxurious comfort. Tel: 0191 2802801  Fax: 0191 2802810 

10 Wantage Road, Carrville, Durham DH1 1LR
Professional guiding service for Northumbria, specialising in Durham City. Our tailor-made introduction to Durham is specifically designed for the coach and tour operators, hourly, half and full day visits.
Tel: 0191 386 0464

Keith Taylor, East Farm Croft, Embleton, Alnwick, NE66 3XB
Guided tours of Northumbria in our mini-bus with driver. Special interests catered for - birdwatching, painting etc.
Tel: 01665 576653

Transport House, East Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3AR
Parkers are the North East's largest and most prestigious chauffeur company. We provide chauffeur driven tours of the North of England in a full range of cars driven by qualified, uniformed chauffeurs. Tel: (0191) 4774712, Fax: (0191) 4772277

Personalised Touring Services

Lilac Cottage, 12 Front Street, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4EL
Complete service for you to enjoy Northumbria. Tour Guides, Business sightseeing, conference or leisure, and itinerary planning. Friendly and economical approach. French and Italian spoken.
Tel/Fax: 0191 488 5115

Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear DH5 OAA
Day and weekend tours of the area plus private coach hire. Tours are ABTA bonded.
Tel: 0191 526 2003

Time to Explore

50 Dean Drive, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2DQ
Tour guide and themed holiday organiser.
Tel: 01289 330218

21 Celandine Close, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5JW
River Valley walking trail. Suitable for all ages/abilities. Walk as few or as many miles as you like, staying at good quality selected accommodation along the way. Baggage transported. With or without guide. Holidays or short breaks all year round.
Tel/Fax: 0191 284 7534

Restharrow, High Brunton, Wall, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4EH
Day tours of Northumbria, Cumbria and Borders, visiting selected places of historical, architectural, environmental and scenic interest. For groups of up to 6 or 7 plus a guide.
Tel: 01434 681716

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