Trip to Barnard Castle

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The LHCG is planning a coach trip to Barnard Castle on Saturday, 10th September 2022. The cost is £25 per person, which will cover the return trip. There are a number of notable places to visit, which may require a separate entrance fee, such as the Bowes Museum (in photo) and the castle itself, as well as a number of local shops and some nice cafes to have lunch.

  • Date:10/09/2022 09:00 AM - 10/09/2022 06:00 PM
  • Location Barnard Castle, UK (Map)

Description

Leaving at 9:00am, the coach is expecting to arrive around 11:00am, with a drop off at Bowes Museum before heading into the town, where you can just wander around to check out the independent local shops, cafes and occasional pub.

There are a few notable places of interest:

  • Barnard Castle itself, dating back to the 12th & 13th centuries
    (Entrance fee not included, but it is free for English Heritage members)
  • The Bowes Museum, regarded as one of the finest museums outside London with an internationally renowned art collection
    (Entrance fee not included and it's a 1km / ¾ miles from the town centre, approx. 15 mins walk)
  • The Butter Mart, on the main street

The coach plans to leave at 3:00pm, returning around 5:00pm.

Download a map of Barnard Castle

To secure your place, the cost of the trip is £25 per person

The LHCG now has a bank account and money can be transferred directly. Kindly use the reference LHCG plus your apartment number (i.e. LHCG 17).

Account Name:          Leetham House Community Group

Branch Sort Code:     54-41-24

Account Number:      54760283

The LHCG also accepts cheques made payable to ‘Leetham House Community Group’ also cash, a receipt will be given for cash and cheques. Please note that any cash can be popped into No. 17 letterbox or handed to Dawn in person.

Risk Assessment

A day trip for residents, family & friends by private coach to the town of Barnard Castle. No events, tours, activities or refreshments will be provided for their time in the town. Drop-off and pick-up points will be in a suitable public car park in the town centre at Bowes Museum.

A fund-raising raffle will be held as part of the excursion.

RiskMitigationComments
Coach travelThe coach has been hired from a reputable local supplier and the driver will be responsible for proper conduct on the journey, including the use of seat belts. Safe drop-off and pick up locations will be at the driver’s discretion.The coach company has been used for previous events and has provided an excellent service.
Additional activitiesThere are no additional activities arranged for participants in the town.An excursion leader will be available to assist with queries.
RefreshmentsRefreshments are not provided.The town has many & varied refreshment outlets.
WeatherThe weather forecast is for a cool, cloudy day with occasional light showers that should not pose any unusual risks.

19°C

Precipitation: 70%

Humidity: 81%

Wind: 7 mph

Participants getting lost / disorientatedParticipants will be supplied with a tourist map with pick-up locations identified.


Participants encounter personal emergency / difficultyParticipants will be provided with the emergency contact number of the excursion leader.
Participants miss return coach pick-upPublic transport from Barnard Castle to York is feasible.

X75 coach leaving Barnard Castle centre (Galgate Hotel) @ 3:58pm  (& half-hourly) to Darlington.

Short walk to Darlington Rail Station.

Frequent train service Darlington to York.

Expected journey time less than 2 hours.