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Great Ideas for Groups 2018-2019 Tailor Made Holidays by Coach, Rail and Air
Welcome to
Delivering great holidays for over 30 years
We are proud of the rich heritage Airedale tours has Through our distinctive brochures and ever evolving
when it comes to arranging quality tailor-made group website Airedale Tours has expanded its portfolio
holidays in the UK – over 30 years of experience has well beyond the bounds of the UK.
enabled us to continue to offer exceptional holidays
in the British Isles. Holidays by Air, Rail, River and Sea are every bit as
popular as the more traditional coach-based groups
As worldwide travel becomes increasingly easier, on which the company was founded.
our customers are looking for different experiences
and alternative ways of travelling. In the brochure you will find details of our new
‘Small Groups Department’ where we are able to
Airedale Tours now offers a wide range of European cater for groups of between 10-19 people.
trips, City Breaks and Worldwide destinations using
a variety of modes of transportation – from the To help make booking your group as simple and as
traditional coach, through to rail, self-drive and an stress free as possible, Airedale offers free optional
array of ever increasing flight options. insurance on holidays by coach, we also offer an
administration service for those organisers who want
Through Airedale, the world is now yours to explore to spend less time on their paperwork and more time
as you and your group wish. planning the next tour!
To make a booking or enquiry about any holiday featured in this brochure:
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Call: 01924 276135
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Airedale Tours, Rosegarth House, Prospect Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8AN.
We can accept payment by credit/debit card, bank transfer and cheque.
What’s New Small Groups Department Our newly established small groups department is aimed specifically at those people who want to travel together but do not have the traditional large group numbers. Targeted at groups of between 10 and 19 people we offer the same high level of attention to detail and service associated with Airedale’s larger groups but on a smaller scale. We offer a tailor-made service and can create great holidays whether it’s a walking or cycling trip, a city or theatre break or just a small group of people wanting to get away. City Breaks We offer city breaks to a wide variety of destinations here in the UK, Europe and further afield. Whether it’s a theatre break in London, a river cruise in Paris or a shopping trip to New York, we can arrange it all. Transport Apart from our excellent relationship with coach operators throughout the UK, we have a number of alternative ways of getting you to your destination. We work with most of the major train companies in the UK including GWR and Virgin Trains. Through our travel partners we also work with all the world's major airlines. With over 30 years experience in the travel industry, our friendly team are always here to help you.
Contents Locations are shown on our
Grouped by country map by their page number
Scotland
Perthshire & the Kingdom of Fife 36
Waterways of Scotland 37
Stirling & the Trossachs 38
Highland Lochs & Railways 39
England Delightful Dunoon & Argyll 40
Cornish Charms 6 Royal Trains & Whisky Trails 41
Picture Book Devon and Exmoor 7
The English Riviera 8 Wales
Scenic Somerset 9 Welsh Highland & the Menai Strait 42
Delights of Somerset and Dorset 10 Splendours of Snowdonia 43
Jewels of the Jurassic Coast 11 North Wales Explorer 44
England’s South Coast 12 Little Trains of Wales 45
Salisbury, Winchester and the New Forest 13 Pembrokeshire Coast, Lovespoons & Coracles 46
The Diamond Isle 14 South Wales Experience 47
Enchanted Eastbourne & 1066 Country 15
Sussex Coast 16
Historic Kent 17
Channel Islands and Isle of Man
Manx Magic 48
The Garden of England 18
Island of Flowers 49
Suffolk Villages and Constable Country 19
Norfolk and the Broads 20
Victorian Gems 21 Ireland
Shakespeare Country 22
In it for the Craic – A tale of two Irelands 50
The Glorious Gloucesters 23
The Ring of Kerry, Dolphin Cruise & Killarney 51
The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley 24
Worcester and the Malvern Hills 25
Discover Cheshire 26 Warner Leisure Hotels 52
Peak Perfection 27
Tour of Yorkshire 28
Yorkshire’s Gold Coast 29
City Escapes 54
Durham and the Land of the Prince Bishops 30
Lancashire Heritage Trails 31 Other Information
Blackpool & the Fylde Coast 32 General Information 56
England’s Lakeland 33 Testimonials 57
Hadrian’s Wall Country 34 Insurance Policy Summary 58
The Kingdom of Northumbria 35 Airedale Tours booking conditions 59
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Islands
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Jersey Islands
France
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Your Holiday Includes
■■ Dinner, bed & breakfast
■■ Hotel accommodation
+ free
optional
■■ All rooms ensuite insurance
■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
driver throughout your stay
■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Cornish Charms 5 days
from only £273
WITH ITS DRAMATIC coastline, captivating fishing harbours, spectacular Sandy Lodge
beaches, beautiful gardens, tremendous history based on its Celtic roots, Newquay
outstanding scenery and big skies it’s hard not to fall in love with the Royal Lift Ground Floor Rooms
Duchy of Cornwall. Regular Entertainment
An excellent family run hotel close
to the sea front and a few minutes
Suggested Excursions walk from the centre of Cornwall’s
premier resort. It features excellent
cuisine, friendly customer care and
Falmouth entertainment most evenings.
Set in an area of great beauty on the Cornish Leisure facilities include indoor pool.
Riviera, Falmouth boasts one of the world’s The en-suite bedrooms have TV,
greatest natural harbours, bustling with yachts radio, telephone, hairdryer (some)
and fishing boats. The main shopping street and hospitality tray.
runs along the waterfront with a maze of Alternative accommodation and durations
quaint narrow alleyways full of curios and are available. Please ask for further details.
delightful old shops which stand squeezed
in beside famous high street brands.
At Discovery Quay, you’ll find the National Mevagissey
St Ives
Maritime Museum of Cornwall. With narrow streets in between wood-slatted
houses and a busy quayside, Mevagissey’s
Eden Project the tropical plants that are used to produce main traditional trade has always been
A dramatic global garden with tropical everyday products. Travel to South Africa and pilchard fishing which reached its height in
biomes that nestle in a crater the size of California as you amble amongst the orange the 19th century when the town became very
thirty football pitches. It is a gateway into and lemon trees, olive groves and gnarled prosperous, although smuggling would almost
the relationship between plants and people vines of the Mediterranean Biome. In the certainly have added to this wealth.
and gives a fascinating insight into the story 30-acre Outdoor Garden see hemp,
of mankind’s dependence on plant life. sunflowers and other plants that could
Experience the sights, smells and scale of change your future. Mevagissey
the rainforests in the Rainforest Biome –
the world’s largest greenhouse and discover Truro
Cornwall’s only city is a vibrant centre for
shopping, culture and impressive architecture.
Centre stage is Truro Cathedral with its
impressive gothic towers dominating the
skyline. In its shadow, a warren of compact
streets with lovely little “opes” (alleyways) are
home to an impressive array of independent
traders. The cafe culture is pretty impressive
too, with trendy coffee houses, artisan ice
creameries and cocktail bars dotted across
Eden Project
the centre.
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
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Your Holiday Includes
■■ Dinner, bed & breakfast
■■ Hotel accommodation
+
optional
free
■■ All rooms ensuite insurance
■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
driver throughout your stay
■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Picture Book Devon and Exmoor 5 days
from only £253
ILFRACOMBE IS SITUATED amongst the sheltered coves and bays on Devon’s Osborne Hotel
Atlantic Coast. The attractive harbour is a constant source of interest and activity Ilfracombe
and the long promenade is almost entirely flat, with much to see and do. Lift Regular Entertainment
The countryside around Ilfracombe is beautiful, varied and ideal for touring. Owned and personally run by the Cox
family for over 42 years. The hotel is
a level walk from the town, harbour
Suggested Excursions and beach. The large attractive dining
room provides a magnificent 4-course
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway table d’hote dinner each day. The warm
At Woody Bay Station, see what is just the and comfortable bar lounge is an ideal
beginning of an exciting project to rebuild one place to relax with friends. The large
of the world’s most famous and picturesque ballroom has a fully sprung dance floor
narrow-gauge railways. A two-mile round trip to and a varied entertainment programme
Killington Lane Halt and back takes you through is arranged. There is also a small games
some of the loveliest scenery in North Devon. room and sauna. Free WiFi available.
You might just see the resident buzzard flying The en-suite bedrooms are comfortably
overhead or perhaps a hare and even a deer. furnished with TV, radio, hairdryer and
hospitality tray.
Barnstaple and Bideford Alternative accommodation and durations
RHS Rosemoor The oldest borough in England, Barnstaple are available. Please ask for further details.
has a wonderful mixture of Victorian, Medieval
RHS Garden Rosemoor and Georgian architecture and is a multiple
Gifted to the RHS in 1988 by Lady Anne Berry, winner of Britain in Bloom. In Bideford, stroll
Rosemoor is an enchanting 65 acre garden along the quayside and explore lanes lined with Bideford
of intoxicating beauty, meticulously crafted quirky little shops packed with all manner of
and planted, retaining the essence of North interesting items.
Devon within a dramatic backdrop of steep
wooded valley sides. Whatever the season,
the exciting colours, scents and textures are
sure to stimulate the senses.
Exmoor
For those that know it, Exmoor is a truly
unique and special place with its heather-clad
moorlands, breathtaking coastline, medieval
towns and pretty villages. A full day excursion
takes you through delightful countryside
to picturesque Dunster and then by way of
Porlock Hill to the twin villages of Lynton and
Lynmouth which are connected by an ingenious
cliff railway and known to Victorians as
Barnstaple
“Little Switzerland”.
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
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Your Holiday Includes
■■ Dinner, bed & breakfast
■■ Hotel accommodation
+ free
optional
■■ All rooms ensuite insurance
■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
driver throughout your stay
■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
The English Riviera 4 days
from only £220
THERE’S SOMETHING FOR everyone on the English Riviera which is famous Derwent
for its sandy beaches, red sandstone cliffs and a wealth of visitor attractions Torquay
just waiting to be discovered. Lift Ground Floor Rooms
Regular Entertainment
Part of the family-owned TLH Leisure
Suggested Excursions Dartmouth Steam Railway Resort complex, which features the most
extensive range of indoor and outdoor
leisure facilities in the South West
and has a sparkling variety of nightly
entertainment and dancing. The hotel
has a lively and informal atmosphere.
The ensuite bedrooms have TV, radio,
Buckfast Abbey telephone and hospitality tray. At night
A spiritual centre of extraordinary tranquillity there is music, dancing, floor shows and
where the monks are engaged in farming, cabaret, quizzes and bingo.
Brixham teaching, bee-keeping, wine-making and
craftwork. Marine Hotel
Brixham
Built on a limestone outcrop at the southern Dartmouth Steam Railway
Paignton
end of the crescent that forms Torbay, and Dartmouth Lift Ground Floor Rooms
Brixham’s narrow streets lead you through Enjoy a seven mile train ride along the Regular Entertainment
a fine array of colour-washed houses to spectacular Torbay coast and through Situated on a level position, directly
the harbour where its sea faring past is the wooded slopes of the Dart estuary opposite the seafront and a short walk
emphasised by a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s to Kingswear. Then cross by passenger ferry to the town centre, you couldn’t ask
16th century ship ‘The Golden Hind’. At the to Dartmouth where sailboats and brightly for a better located hotel. Traditional
end of the inner harbour there is a statue of coloured trawlers bob at anchor. The town home cooked food and special dietary
Prince William of Orange who landed here in is a hotch-potch of architectural styles, requirements are catered for. Free WiFi
1688 to claim the British throne from James II. unique shops and intriguing street names. is available in the bar lounge area.
Seawards you may glimpse a cliff-top church The hotel has 53 en-suite bedrooms
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens in the shadow of a protective castle and have TV, radio (on request), telephone,
upstream the majestic Britannia Royal Naval hairdryer and hospitality tray.
College stands guard.
Alternative accommodation and durations
Bicton Park Botanical Garden are available. Please ask for further details.
A ride on the woodland railway takes you on
a scenic tour of Bicton Park, passing through
the Pinetum before heading back alongside
the Great Lake. The countryside museum
traces the history of rural life at Bicton and
has collections of massive farm machinery,
immaculately preserved traction engines,
ploughs and game-keepers traps.
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
8 To book call us on 01924 276 135
Your Holiday Includes
■■ Dinner, bed & breakfast
■■ Hotel accommodation
+
optional
free
■■ All rooms ensuite insurance
■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
driver throughout your stay
■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Scenic Somerset 5 days
from only £235
WESTON-SUPER-MARE HAS MUCH to offer, with two miles of sandy beaches, Royal Grosvenor
a fine promenade, facilities for boating, swimming and some pleasant areas Weston-Super-Mare
for walking. Weston is perfectly located to explore local places of interest Lift Ground Floor Rooms
such as Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury, Bristol and Bath. Regular Entertainment
In a premier position on the Promenade,
this family run hotel enjoys open views
Suggested Excursions of the Grand Pier, Winter Gardens and
beach. Convenient location for shops,
The Cheddar Gorge and Wells theatres and other local attractions are
An excursion to Cheddar village and then just a short level walk away. The large
up the spectacular Cheddar Gorge to restaurant serves ‘eat as much as you like’
unspoilt Wells, England’s smallest city, set buffet breakfast and table d’hôte dinner.
in the dramatic scenery of the Mendip Hills. The well-appointed en-suite bedrooms,
Wells Cathedral is an architectural gem many with sea view and balcony, have TV,
with hundreds of carved figures adorning Wells Cathedral telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray.
the magnificent West Front. Close by is the There are steps to some rooms.
stunning Bishop’s Palace with its breathtaking Bristol Alternative accommodation and durations
moat and portcullis. Beyond, there are 14 acres An excursion to maritime Bristol where are available. Please ask for further details.
of gardens to discover. Broadmead and Cabot Circus make up the city
centre shopping area with a large selection
Bath of high street names and boutique shops to Tyntesfield NT
Situated on the River Avon, between the choose from. The harbourside where merchants This spectacular country house and estate,
Cotswolds and the Mendip Hills, Bath’s striking and sailors would trade goods and set sail overlooking the Yeo Velley is an extraordinary
architecture and sweeping Georgian terraces for voyages of discovery is now a modern Gothic Revival extravaganza bristling with
combine to produce one of the most elegant cities development with restaurants, bars, shops towers and turrets and with its original
in Europe. Attractions include the Abbey, Victoria and the “Explore-At-Bristol” attraction where Victorian interior intact. A family home for
Art Gallery, the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and science is brought to life through stunning four generations, it contains an unrivalled
the Roman Baths which in Georgian times were visuals, interactive displays and planetarium. collection of fascinating and decorative
the focal point of out-of-town London activity. A short stroll from Bromhead you’ll find yourself objects and a sumptuous private chapel.
surrounded by the incredible old buildings and
relics of the past in Bristol’s original Old City. Bristol
Don’t miss the Old Corn Exchange and original
“nails” on Corn Street or the quirky old Llandoger
Trow pub on King Street. Isambard Kingdom
Brunel was one of Bristol’s most famous sons
and his feats of engineering soon stretched to
the city’s waterways. It was Brunel who played
a major role in the cutting-edge design and
construction of the floating harbour which is still
in use today. Brunel’s majestic SS Great Britain,
the first iron-hulled, propeller-driven ship to
Cheddar Gorge
cross the Atlantic, was built in Bristol.
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
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Your Holiday Includes
■■ Dinner, bed & breakfast
■■ Hotel accommodation
+ free
optional
■■ All rooms ensuite insurance
■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
driver throughout your stay
■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Delights of Somerset and Dorset 5 days
from only £260
SOMERSET IS A county of contrasts with the Quantocks, Mendips and Wessex
Blackdown Hills, the Somerset Levels, Cheddar Gorge and cider. Dorset boasts Street
equally delightful villages, connections to Thomas Hardy, puddles and piddles Lift Regular Entertainment
and the Jurassic Coast. The Wessex nestles in the heart of historic
and beautiful Somerset. It is well located
for excursions to Bath, Exmoor and Clarks
Suggested Excursions Wells Cathedral Village is situated just a moment’s walk
from the hotel. The Wessex boast three
Sherborne AA stars. Its 51 spacious ensuite rooms
Without doubt one of the most beautiful offer modern amenities including TV,
towns in England. Medieval and mellow telephone, courtesy hospitality tray
stoned, this Dorset gem in the beautiful and trouser press. The hotel provides
Yeo Valley has a magnificent abbey, world- entertainment some evenings.
famous schools, picturesque 15th century The ballroom has a large dance floor.
St John’s Almshouse and two castles, as well
as the Sherborne Museum which is housed
in what used to be the gatehouse and Longleat
The Limpley Stoke Hotel
almonry of the monastery. There’s also a Set in more than 900 acres of ‘Capability’ Lower Limpley Stoke
great choice of cafes, tearooms, cosy pubs Brown landscaped parkland with a further Lift
and independent shops to tempt you. 8,000 acres of woodlands, lakes and farmland,
A wonderful Georgian hotel with a
Longleat combines the magic of the old
delightful village setting in an area of
Wells with the marvels of the new. Substantially
outstanding natural beauty 15 minutes
England’s smallest city is set in the dramatic completed by 1580 and now home to the
from Bath. Spacious and elegant public
scenery of the Mendip Hills. Its beautiful 7th Marquess of Bath, Longleat House is
rooms overlook extensive landscaped
Cathedral is an architectural gem with widely regarded as one of the best examples
gardens and the Avon Valley. Enjoy good
hundreds of carved figures adorning the of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain
food in the hotel restaurant and unwind
magnificent West Front. Close by is the and one of the most beautiful stately homes
in the Valley Bar. Quality accommodation,
stunning Bishop’s Palace with its breathtaking open to the public. It was also the first place
attentive service and a warm West
moat and portcullis. Beyond, there are 14 outside Africa to open a Safari Park. Our visit
Country welcome awaits. A 16th century
acres of gardens to discover. includes access to the house and a drive
coaching inn with character and charm
through the safari park from the comfort of
serves real ales and bar meals. The en-suite
Longleat
your coach (excludes the monkey enclosure).
bedrooms have free internet access,
flat screen TV, telephone, complimentary
toiletries, hairdryer and hospitality tray.
A lift serves most bedrooms.
Alternative accommodation and durations
are available. Please ask for further details.
Weymouth Harbour
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
10 To book call us on 01924 276 135Your Holiday Includes
■■ Dinner, bed & breakfast
■■ Hotel accommodation
+
optional
free
■■ All rooms ensuite insurance
■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
driver throughout your stay
■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Jewels of the Jurassic Coast 4 days
from only £252
THE LOVELY DORSET resort of Weymouth offers a delightful holiday location. Crown
Explore narrow streets lined with shops or take a stroll by the old harbour of Weymouth
this level resort. There are colourful parks and gardens, plus other great facilities. Lift Regular Entertainment
Weymouth is perfectly situated for easy visits to Chesil Beach, Dorchester, A great location by Town Bridge
Portland Bill and Lulworth Cove. close to the historic fishing harbour.
Brewers Quay, Promenade and shops
are just a few minutes level walk away.
Charm and character lie in the warm
Suggested Excursions friendly atmosphere which always prevails.
Facilities include a Residents Lounge,
Weymouth Vaults Bar for a relaxing drink and a
The seafront, with its latest addition, The Jurassic well-appointed Restaurant. The ballroom
Skyline revolving tower, is the hub of activity in offers entertainment nightly in the season.
this popular seaside resort which has an elegant The en-suite bedrooms are refurbished
Georgian Esplanade, beautiful sandy beach and to a very high standard and have TV,
a quaint, colourful harbour where visitors can sit internal telephone, hairdryer and
and watch the boats come and go and see the hospitality tray.
historic bridge lifting. Away from the Esplanade Alternative accommodation and durations
and harbour, Weymouth is a jumble of narrow, are available. Please ask for further details.
winding streets just waiting to be explored.
Dorchester
The “Casterbridge” of Thomas Hardy’s novels, ‘engirdled and secluded’ Blackmore Vale.
Dorchester is steeped in history, with links Jurassic Coast The beauty of the surrounding countryside
to the Tolpuddle Martyrs and the infamous is complemented by the collection of fine
“Bloody Assizes” presided over by “Hanging” Abbotsbury Swannery historical buildings that make up the centre
Judge Jeffreys. Places to visit include the Dorset Located on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage of Shaftesbury itself. Gold Hill, made famous
County Museum, the Keep Military Museum, Site, Abbotsbury Swannery is set right at by the Hovis television commercial is the
Dinosaur Museum, Tutankhamun Museum, the edge of a lagoon called “The Fleet” and epitome of rural charm from a bygone age.
Terracotta Warrior Museum and the Teddy separated from the sea by the eighteen miles
Bear Museum. long Chesil Beach, a bank of some 180 billion
pebbles stretching between West Bay
Chesil Beach and Portland. An audio-visual show about
the Swannery runs hourly during the day
and the spectacular feeding sessions are well
worth stopping for.
Shaftesbury
Steeped in history with breathtaking views,
the ‘Shaston’ of Thomas Hardy’s novel is one
of the oldest and highest towns in England
Shaftesbury
and dominates what Hardy called the
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
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■■ Dinner, bed & breakfast
■■ Hotel accommodation
+ free
optional
■■ All rooms ensuite insurance
■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
driver throughout your stay
■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
England’s South Coast 4 days
from only £235
BOURNEMOUTH’S NAME IS almost synonymous with seaside holidays. Ullswater
There’s miles of golden sands extending from Sandbanks to Hengistbury Head. Bournemouth
There are pleasure gardens, picturesque chines, beaches and amusements. Lift Ground Floor Rooms
The resort is renowned for its excellent range of shops, shows, cinemas and Regular Entertainment
theatres, not to mention its fabulous sunshine record which makes it popular This hotel is within sight of the sea in
year after year. a peaceful part of the favoured West
Cliff, yet just a few minutes stroll from
the fashionable town centre, it has a
Suggested Excursions Exbury Gardens
warm, friendly welcome and relaxed
atmosphere. The spacious restaurant
Poole Harbour offers relaxed dining in attractive
Most of the historic old town is clustered surroundings. Spend the evening in
around one of the largest natural harbours the comfort of the elegant cocktail
in the world with a mixture of fishing bar lounge. Entertainment is provided
boats, yachts, powerboat and pleasure some evenings. Why not try your hand
cruisers. Along the quayside there is the at snooker, darts or table tennis in the
famous Poole Pottery, numerous gift shops, games room. The newly re-furbished
cafes, restaurants, bars and also the RNLI Swanage en-suite bedrooms have TV, radio,
Headquarters and College. Travel through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck telephone and hospitality tray.
countryside which so influenced authors Alternative accommodation and durations
Wimborne Minster Enid Blyton and Thomas Hardy. The traditional are available. Please ask for further details.
A delightful little town, set on the River Allen, Victorian seaside resort of Swanage has
with a magnificent church, colourful town attractive parks and gardens, pier and
square, attractive high street and charming fabulous views across the Solent. Poole Harbour
independent shops in hidden courtyards.
At the Priest’s House Museum, visitors can Exbury Gardens
discover stunning Roman wall paintings, 200 acres of spectacular woodland gardens,
a fascinating childhood gallery and a unique world-famous for the Rothschild collection
Victorian Valentine card collection. of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias.
Created by Lionel de Rothschild in the 1920’s,
Corfe Castle they are now run by his descendants.
The steam railway at Exbury follows a 1¼ mile
circular route and is a wonderful way to see
the gardens. After leaving Exbury Central
Station it trundles along skirting the existing
garden to enter the new Summer Lane Garden
and on through a wooded area to reveal
glimpses of the Rock Garden and glades.
It’s route then takes it over a timber viaduct,
with fine views of the Lily Ponds, past the
Domesday Yew and through the American
Garden before arriving back at Exbury Central.
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
12 To book call us on 01924 276 135Your Holiday Includes
■■ Dinner, bed & breakfast
■■ Hotel accommodation
+
optional
free
■■ All rooms ensuite insurance
■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
driver throughout your stay
■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Salisbury, Winchester and the New Forest 4 days
from only £235
THE HISTORIC CITIES of Salisbury and Winchester are a delight to explore and The Winchester Royal
there’s picturesque countryside all around, as well as the New Forest and visitor Hotel
attractions including the Mid Hants Steam Railway and the Basingstoke Canal. Winchester
28 Ground Floor Rooms
Suggested Excursions The Winchester Royal Hotel is perfectly
placed in the heart of Winchester
Winchester Cathedral
City Centre. The 85 delightfully
Salisbury decorated bedrooms have colour
The county town of Wiltshire is dominated by
television with satellite channels, radio,
its magnificent cathedral which has the highest
direct dial telephone, hairdryer, together
spire in England. It has an entrance for every
with tea and coffee making facilities.
month of the year and column for every hour.
The Winchester Royal Hotel is the
In Cathedral Close is Mompesson House NT
only hotel in the city centre to have a
and beyond there are half-timbered houses
stunning walled garden within its grounds
with delightful overhanging gables.
– perfect for summer dining or enjoying
afternoon tea! The award-winning Garden
Canal Cruise and Milestones Restaurant has a fine local reputation for
Enjoy a 2½ hour cruise in the peaceful
superb food and service and offers an
surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal followed pubs, smart bistros and traditional tearooms.
extensive menu together with an excellent
by a visit to Milestones, Hampshire’s Living This afternoon, visit Hinton Ampner NT,
and imaginative wine list. Enjoy a drink in
History Museum. Imagine an open-air museum an elegant country house with an outstanding
the Bar, or relax and unwind in the cosy
in a modern building housing a network of collection of furniture, paintings and objets
lounge with afternoon tea.
streets with shops, a village green and even d’art. After a traumatic fire in 1960, the
a pub, dating from Victorian times. house was extensively remodelled by Ralph Alternative accommodation and durations
Dutton, 8th and the last Lord Sherborne, are available. Please ask for further details.
The Watercress Line and Hinton Ampner who also created the garden which is widely
Travel on the Watercress Line and experience acknowledged as a masterpiece of 20th
the sights, sounds, smells and magic of steam century garden design with crisply manicured
travel from a bygone age. Afterwards, explore lawns and fine topiary.
the handsome Georgian town of Alresford
which is a vision of pastel perfection with The New Forest
colour-washed houses, riverside walks and Created in 1079 by William the Conqueror as
specialist shops. There are numerous eateries a Royal Hunting Ground, the New Forest is
and visitors can choose from old-fashioned still largely in possession of the Crown and is
grazed by the ponies, cattle and pigs of the
Salisbury Plain local ‘commoners’ – one of the rights extracted
from the Crown by the locals centuries ago and
guarded vigorously to this day. Places to visit
include Lyndhurst, the capital of the forest,
Beaulieu Abbey and Motor Museum and the
tiny village of Bucklers Hard where visitors can
The New Forest
enjoy a half-hour cruise on the River Beaulieu.
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The Diamond Isle 6 days
from only £299
SANDOWN IS THE Isle of Wight’s largest resort. It is situated in a sheltered bay Sandringham Hotel
and enjoys long stretches of sandy beach. There are some lovely coastal walks Sandown
and a wide variety of holiday facilities. The re-built pier complex, modern theatre, Lift Ground Floor Rooms
bars, cafés, restaurants and leisure centre offer plenty of seaside entertainment. Regular Entertainment
Superbly located on Sandown Seafront.
The dining room has glorious views
Suggested Excursions Carisbrooke Castle of Sandown Bay and Culver Cliff.
The separate ballroom is open all year,
Godshill and Ryde providing entertainment four nights a
Without doubt, Godshill is one of the most week. Leisure facilities include a large
beautiful villages on the island with more than indoor heated pool and a Jacuzzi.
its fair share of cottages with roses around The en-suite guest rooms have step-in
the door. There’s a magnificent hilltop church, shower, TV and hospitality tray.
Old Smithy, antiques and curio, wishing well
and a replica model village. Look out for the
thatch kangaroo. Ryde is the largest town on
Trouville Hotel
the Isle of Wight where shop-lined Union Sandown
Street slopes gently down to the seafront, Lift Regular Entertainment
with the Royal Arcade housing fashion in the Durbar Room. Imagine Victorian life
Situated centrally on Sandown’s seafront,
boutiques and antique shops. below stairs in the Table Decker’s room and
the Hotel is opposite the golden beach
stroll along the Palm Terrace with its views
with panoramic views over the sweep of
Godshill Model across the Solent.
Sandown and Shanklin Bay. With friendly
Village
and professional service and a daily
Island Tour changing varied menu to suit all tastes.
Measuring 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of
The hotel comes alive in the evening,
Wight is littered with picturesque villages and
with live entertainment in the ballroom.
bustling small towns along with a wealth of
The rooms have flat panel TV with radio,
visitor attractions and Areas of Outstanding
a hairdryer, complimentary hospitality
Natural Beauty. Wherever you go on the
tray, toiletries and direct dial phone.
“Diamond Isle” you will see evidence of its
fascinating past which stretches all the way Alternative accommodation and durations
back to the time of the dinosaurs. are available. Please ask for further details.
Carisbrooke Castle EH
Osborne House EH The key to the islands defence for over nine Osborne House
“It’s impossible to find a prettier spot” were centuries, the castle’s colourful cast of past
Queen Victoria’s words after her first visit occupants includes the formidable Countess
to Osborne House. Indeed, no trip to the Isabella, tragic King Charles I and Queen
island would be complete without seeing this Victoria’s youngest daughter Princess Beatrice –
palatial seaside retreat. Enjoy the magnificent the inspiration for the Edwardian-style gardens.
Royal Apartments and marvel at the awe- The most famous residents today however, are
inspiring Indian decor and display of gifts the renowned Carisbrooke donkeys.
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Enchanted Eastbourne & 1066 Country 5 days
from only £239
WITH TREE-LINED PROMENADES, an area of rich history, the sweeping South Royal York Hotel
Downs, artistic heritage and not forgetting one of the best sunshine records of all Eastbourne
English resorts, Eastbourne certainly has a lot to offer. Lift Ground Floor Rooms
Regular Entertainment
This elegant Victorian hotel boasts a
Suggested Excursions stunning seafront position just 400 yards
from Eastbourne pier, 20 yards from
1066 Country The Bluebell Railway and the beach and a 10 minute walk from
A morning visit to the charming town of Sheffield Park Garden NT Eastbourne town centre. The hotel has
Battle with its picturesque High Street and A journey on the world–famous Bluebell 85 well appointed guest rooms, many
famous Abbey. Then it’s on to Hastings where Railway through the heart of the Sussex offering panoramic sea views, all with
the old town nestles in a valley filled with countryside. Afterwards, we visit Sheffield free Wi-Fi. The Verandah Restaurant
twisting passageways, flower-filled squares, Park Garden which was laid out by ‘Capability’ seats up to 70 diners. There is an indoor
lovely cottages, antique shops, delightful inns Brown in the early 18th century with four heated swimming pool and a unique
and teashops. The Stade is the fishermen’s large lakes forming the centrepiece. open-air verandah with comfortable and
beach where you’ll find the tall net “shops” contemporary lounges makes this hotel a
that are unique to Hastings. perfect getaway location.
Eastbourne
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Batemans NT are available. Please ask for further details.
Surrounded by the wooded landscape of the
Sussex Weald, the former home of Rudyard
Kipling, with its mullioned windows and oak
beams, provided a much-needed sanctuary. East Hill Cliff Railway, Hastings
The rooms, described by him as “untouched
and unfaked”, remain much as he left them.
Batemans NT
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Sussex Coast 5 days
from only £276
WORTHING ENJOYS A magnificent four miles of promenade which is great Chatsworth
for a leisurely stroll. Surrounded by scenic countryside, home to pretty villages Worthing
and historic old towns and a fantastic coastline too, there’s plenty to see and Lift Regular Entertainment
do for everyone. A Grade II listed building steeped
in history, the hotel has a gorgeous
Georgian frontage, retains its early 19th
Suggested Excursions century charm and offers impeccable
service and a warm welcome.
Worthing’s most prestigious hotel, it is
family run, on the sea front and near the
town centre. Relax in the splendour of
the Georgian lounge bars. The Games
Room has snooker, pool table, darts and
skittle alley. Entertainment is provided on
a couple of evenings weekly. The en-suite
bedrooms have TV, telephone, WiFi,
radio, hairdryer, trouser press, desk area,
and hospitality tray. Some have sea view
and air conditioning.
Alternative accommodation and durations
Arundel Castle are available. Please ask for further details.
Arundel Castle Brighton Pavilion Worthing
Set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and
gardens, picture-postcard Arundel Castle is
one of the Treasure Houses of England, having The Wey and Arun Canal
its own unique place in history and being An excursion through the Sussex countryside
home to priceless works of art. to Loxwood for a 1½ hour cruise on the Wey
and Arun Canal, part of “London’s Lost Route
The Walled City of Chichester to the Sea.” Afterwards enjoy a light lunch at
Cosmopolitan, fashionably elegant and the Onslow Arms with its canalside garden.
unashamedly quirky, the city centre is tailor
made for exploring with its unique nooks and Brighton
crannies. At its heart lies the Tudor market A fashionable seaside resort where
Cross and Norman Cathedral surrounded by a attractions include its famous Victorian pier
host of independent shops, stylish restaurants and the exotic Royal Pavilion which was built
and pavement cafés. A few minute’s walk from as a pleasure palace for George IV. In the
the Cathedral is the Novium Museum (free heart of the historic quarter you will discover
admission) which has been purpose-built to The Lanes, a maze of twisting alleyways with
show the remains of a Roman bath house and an extraordinary mix of independent shops in
a multitude of artefacts. hidden squares and elegant arcades.
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Historic Kent 5 days
from only £239
ARTISTIC ENCLAVES, STUNNING shores, unique histories and expansive Burlington Hotel
wildlife escapes make Folkestone and it’s surroundings and an ideal place to visit. Folkestone
Lifts Regular Entertainment
The Burlington Hotel – Folkestone, is
Suggested Excursions a superior 3 star hotel that stands in
its own grounds and is set in tranquil
Canterbury At the Secret Wartime Tunnels film surroundings overlooking the Leas
The birthplace of English Christianity and presentations and displays recreate the Promenade and the English Channel.
the seat of the Primate of All England, the outbreak of war in 1939. All seventy well-appointed bedrooms
town centre is a mixture of old and new with are en-suite and have a digital television,
cobbled streets, museums, weaver’s cottages, The Romney Hythe and direct dial telephone, WiFi , hairdryer
gardens and antique shops contrasting with Dymchurch Railway and hospitality tray. The Bay Tree Bar
modern shopping areas. Attractions include First opened in 1927, the world’s smallest and Grill, situated within the Burlington
the popular Canterbury Tales Centre and of public railway was requisitioned by the War Hotel’s grounds, serves fine wines,
course the superb Cathedral. Department during the Second World War and traditional English fayre and speciality
was used in the building of PLUTO. As peacetime European dishes, prepared by the Chef and
Dover Castle EH returned, the superb fleet of one-third full-size his brigade. Relax in The Bay Tree Bar which
The most iconic of all English fortresses, Dover locomotives carried holidaymakers once again. boasts a variety of liqueurs and spirits
Castle has commanded the gateway to the Alternative accommodation and durations
realm for nine centuries. The Great Tower, at its Leeds Castle are available. Please ask for further details.
core, displays a uniquely vivid recreation of a Explore nine centuries of history at the
medieval royal palace where visitors can follow “loveliest castle in the world”. Listed in the
lifelike hologram figures of King Henry II and his Domesday Book, it has been a Norman
courtiers around the palace’s private chambers, stronghold, a royal residence for six of England’s Canterbury
guest rooms, great hall, kitchen and armoury. medieval queens and a palace for Henry VIII.
Romney Marsh
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
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■■ Excursions from your resort*
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The Garden of England 4 days
from only £209
WONDERFUL GARDENS, ROLLING landscapes, historic stately homes and Donnington
attractive towns and villages all add to Kent’s unique charm. There’s so much Manor Hotel
to see and do, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Sevenoaks
Lift
Suggested Excursions Welcome to Best Western Donnington
Manor Hotel. Nestling in the heart of
the Kent countryside at the foot of the
Hever Castle North Downs, lays the Best Western
Once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn,
Donnington Manor Hotel, where today’s
Hever Castle dates back to the 13th century
modern comforts meet the rustic charm
but it was William Waldorf Astor who
of the 15th century. Renowned for its
restored the building, built the “Tudor Village”
warm hospitality, the Best Western
and created the magnificent, natural, informal
Donnington Manor Hotel invites guests
and quintessential gardens that exist today.
to experience superb traditional English
dishes in the 15th century Osteria
Sissinghurst NT Chartwell restaurant and sample one
Surrounded by a rich Kentish landscape of Hever Castle
of the many ales and wines offered in
woods, streams and farmland, this famous
the Indigo Bar and Lounge. It has 63
garden, with its fairytale tower, is the place from which he drew inspiration from
newly refurbished bedrooms which are
result of the creative tension between the 1924 until the end of his life. The rooms and
furnished to the highest of standards
formal design of Harold Nicholson and the gardens remain much as they were when he
ensuring guests a perfect night’s sleep.
lavish planting of Rita-Sackville West. The lived here, with pictures, books, maps and
They are all en-suite and have colour
colour schemes, garden “rooms” and rich personal mementos strongly evoking the
television, direct dial telephone, tea/
herbaceous borders are the epitome of an career and wide-ranging interests of this
coffee making, hairdryer and trouser
English garden. great statesman.
press. The hotel has a lift.
Chartwell NT Alternative accommodation and durations
Bought by Sir Winston Churchill for its are available. Please ask for further details.
magnificent views over the Weald of Kent
to Sussex, Chartwell was his home and the
Chartwell
Ramsgate Harbour
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■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Suffolk Villages and Constable Country 5 days
from only £279
PLACES IN ENGLAND don’t come more picturesque than the Suffolk wool The Mill Hotel
towns with their timber-framed buildings, crooked streets and impressive churches. Sudbury
Stately homes and gardens range from moated tudor mansions to luxurious 9 Ground Floor Rooms
Victorian halls. Nestling in breathtaking Suffolk
countryside, the Mill Hotel is a
beautifully converted water mill situated
Suggested Excursions Tide Mill Woodbridge on the banks of the picturesque River
Stour. This converted historic building
Suffolk Villages now boasts a completely refurbished
Sudbury in the Stour Valley was centre of the contemporary interior. The merging of
weaving and silk industries. The artist Thomas the old and new, together with The Mills
Gainsborough who was born here and his imposing facade and stunning views
birthplace is now a museum and art gallery guarantee a real wow factor. There are 62
(charge). At Long Melford, both sides of the well appointed bedrooms and a rosette
main street are a mass of shops – many unusual restaurant. All rooms are equipped with,
– while the large attractive green is crowned flat-screen TV with Freeview channels,
by a marvellous medieval church. Lavenham hospitality tray with tea & coffee making
is regarded as the “finest mediaeval town” in facilities and hairdryer/iron. The en-
England with its half-timbered houses standing suites are fitted with either a bathtub or
at often crazy angles looking as if they are shower and complimentary toiletries.
tumbling down the narrow sloping streets. The hotel does not have a lift and the
restaurant is on the ground floor.
Constable Country NT
Alternative accommodation and durations
Put yourself in the picture! Situated just
are available. Please ask for further details.
upstream from Flatford Mill, the National
Trust’s Bridge Cottage is the starting point for Deben River Cruise
a one hour walking tour featuring some of the A two hour boat trip along the River Deben,
scenes which were the inspiration for John one of the most beautiful and scenic spots on
Constable’s wonderful paintings. the East Coast. An on-board commentary will
tell of its rich wildlife and history. The tidal
Beth Chatto Gardens Deben Estuary is a Special Protection Area and
within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Beth Chatto Gardens
Over the last fifty years or so, an overgrown
wasteland with poor gravel and boggy hollows
has been transformed into a wonderful
informal garden harmonising with the
surrounding countryside. The plants are an
inspiration to anyone who visits – the art of
Dutch Quarter, Colchester
planting at its best.
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
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■■ Hotel accommodation
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■■ Private coach travel
■■ Services of an experienced tour
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■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Norfolk and the Broads 5 days
from only £270
UNSPOILT BEACHES, TRADITIONAL seaside resorts, stately homes, steam Manor
railways, magical waterland of the Broads and a plethora of wildlife make North Mundesley
Norfolk a wonderful place to visit. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not take a Lift
boat trip out to Blakeney Point to see the seals? The Manor Hotel is a good example
of a Victorian Hotel from which you
Suggested Excursions Cromer can enjoy the delights of beautiful
sandy beaches and the stunning North
Cromer Norfolk countryside. In-room amenities,
An Edwardian seaside resort where visitors include mostly king-size beds with
in the 1900s arrived on the “Lobster Coach” 100% cotton sheets, duvet and pillows,
which was driven by twenty horses and used flatscreen HD TV with freesat and radio,
to make the journey from Norwich. Today, telephone and wi-fi, hairdryer, tea and
Cromer is famous for its succulent crabs, On a 1½-2 hour afternoon river trip a full coffee making facilities, comfortable
long sandy beaches and cliff-top gardens. commentary from the skipper will explain the seating area, and desk. The Manor Bar
origins of the Broads, identify points of interest Terrace and Manor Restaurant specialise
Norwich along the way and show you the abundance of in locally caught Cromer Crab and fish,
The city in the country where the centre is local birds as they come into view. as well as a variety of meat dishes,
covered by conservation areas. The Cathedral succulent steaks,seasonal salads, and
cloisters here are said to be the finest in Sandringham vegetarian choices, all freshly prepared.
England. Elm Hill, one of Norwich’s 15th The much loved home of Her Majesty,
century cobbled streets, has a blend of Tudor The Queen, Sandringham House is set in The Links Country
and Georgian facades and is full of small
shops and a labyrinth of surprises.
sixty acres of stunning gardens. Many visitors
choose to see the church first before going Park Hotel
to the museum. Do take time to stroll in the West Runton
Bure Valley Railway and gardens which are a delight. Lift Ground Floor Rooms
Broads River Trip
Set in North Norfolk with 35 acres of
Take a nine-mile journey back in time on
lightly wooded coastal parkland, which
Norfolk’s longest narrow-gauge railway,
is designated as an area of Outstanding
through some of the counties finest scenery,
Natural Beauty. Mouth-watering food
to Wroxham which is home to ‘Roys’,
served in the contemporary in2blu
the largest village store in the world.
restaurant. On-site leisure facilities
include: golf course, heated indoor
swimming pool, hard court tennis facilities
and well equipped gym. The en-suite
bedrooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer,
iron & ironing board (on request) free WiFi
and hospitality tray. The hotel has a lift
which serves up to the 2nd floor.
Alternative accommodation and durations
Weekend walks train Norwich
are available. Please ask for further details.
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Victorian Gems 4 days
from only £241
THE BLACK COUNTRY is a region of great contrasts. Rich in industrial heritage Hallmark
with the Black Country Living Museum and Ironbridge, you can also ride on Stourport Manor
the Severn Valley Railway or take a cruise on one of James Brindley’s canals. Stourport
There are many delightful towns and villages to see including Ludlow with its Lift 31 Ground Floor Rooms
many Jacobean timbered buildings and pretty Bewdley, beside the river Severn. Set in 23 acres of grounds overlooking
the historic Georgian riverside town of
Stourport-on-Severn, it has a reputation
Suggested Excursions as one of the finest contemporary
four star country house hotels in
Severn Valley Railway Worcestershire. Waves Health and
All aboard for a ride on the wonderful Leisure Club features a pool and
Severn Valley Railway from Kidderminster to well-equipped gym. The modern en-suite
Bridgnorth through varied and largely unspoilt bedrooms have TV, radio, WiFi, trouser
scenery punctuated by the quaint charm of press, hairdryer and hospitality tray.
country stations. Groups with a particular
Black Country Living Musuem
interest in railways can break their journey
at Highley and call in at the Engine House Buckatree Hall Hotel
Visitor Centre with its collection of steam Ludlow Telford
locomotives, exhibitions and gift shop. Historic Ludlow has more than its fair share Lift Ground Floor Rooms
of timbered buildings. Indeed, it would be
This renowned country house hotel
difficult to miss the 17th century Feathers Hotel
is located at the foot of the famous
described by the New York Times as ‘the most
Wrekin in tranquil Shropshire. “The
handsome Inn in the world.’
Lakeside Restaurant” is air conditioned
and enjoys stunning views over the
Shrewsbury
hotels gardens adjacent to the lake.
With its narrow, cobbled streets and distinctive
The Lander Lounge & Bar is an ideal
black and white buildings, it’s easy to believe
place to unwind. Free WiFi is available
that you’ve stepped back into the midst of time
in all public areas. There’s an air
in Tudor England as you delight in the olde
conditioned gym with a wide range of
worlde charm of Shrewsbury. Watch out for the
Severn Valley Railway equipment. The en-suite bedrooms have
unusual street names as you look around.
TV, radio, telephone, free WiFi, iron
& ironing board, hairdryer and
Black Country Living Museum Ludlow
hospitality tray. The hotel has a lift
After an introductory talk and a look round
which serves all floors.
the modern exhibition halls, travel by vintage
transport to the museum village where, Alternative accommodation and durations
after a lesson in the old-fashioned school are available. Please ask for further details.
room, you can explore the canal-side village
where costumed demonstrators and working
craftsmen bring the buildings to life with their
local knowledge, practical skills and unique
Black Country humour.
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
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■■ Excursions from your resort*
■■ Free optional insurance
Shakespeare Country 4 days
from only £239
THE ECLECTIC HEART of England, Warwickshire is home to medieval castles, Stratford Manor Hotel
stately homes and ancient legends. Visit Shakespeare country and maybe take a Stratford-upon-Avon
cruise on the River Avon. Lift Ground Floor Rooms
The four star Stratford Manor is a
perfectly located hotel for exploring
Suggested Excursions the sights of Stratford-upon-Avon
as well as the beautiful scenery that
Stratford-upon-Avon Royal Leamington Spa stretches throughout the surrounding
Enjoy a 45 minute cruise on the River Avon and Charlecote Park Warwickshire countryside. All of the
followed by time at leisure to explore Once famous for its spa waters, today’s 104 bedrooms are contemporary, light
Stratford-upon-Avon which is like walking Leamington has Georgian and Edwardian and airy, creating a warm welcoming
through the pages of history. Places to see architecture, wide tree-lined avenues, atmosphere throughout the hotel. The
include Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Nash’s stunning parks and gardens and is a bedrooms have LCD televisions, large
House, Shakespeare’s Grammar School and shopper’s paradise often described as “the comfy beds, power showers and free
the magnificent Holy Trinity Church where he best bits of London, all in a ten minute walk”. internet usage, At Stratford Manor they
is buried. Dip into the town’s 19th century history at know the importance of excellent food
the magnificent Royal Pump Rooms, now a and drink and that is why the team are
museum and art gallery. Situated between continually striving to create the finest
RSC Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa, dishes using the freshest ingredients and,
Charlecote Park (NT), overlooking the River where possible, using locally sourced
Avon is still the home of the Lucy family produce. The hotel has a fantastic spa
after 900 years. Explore the rooms which are and Health Club which has a pool, sauna,
open to the public and discover a Victorian steam room and gym.
interior created by George Hammond Lucy Alternative accommodation and durations
and his wife, the formidable Mary Elizabeth. are available. Please ask for further details.
Stroll through the gardens and see the
immaculately preserved outbuildings and
working kitchen.
The British Motor Museum and
The Guide Dog Breeding Centre
The British Motor Museum houses the
largest collection of historic British cars
in the world. Immerse yourself in the
fascinating story of Britain’s motor
industy – the designers, the factories,
the workers, the cars, the publicity and
the drivers. There’s also a display of the
site’s history as an RAF base for the
V Bomber force. Afterwards, at Bishop’s
Tachbrook, visit the wonderful National
River Avon
Breeding Centre for Guide Dogs.
*Some admission charges/fares may not be included in the holiday price.
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