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Social Breaks
2021 GUIDE
& Holidays
GROUP BREAKS ORGANISED BY MEMBERS, FOR MEMBERS
Your 2021 breaks
MARCH
26 – 28 Oxford, City of Dreaming Spires p6
APRIL
18 – 20 Keukenhof Gardens North Sea Mini-Cruise p8
MAY
28 – 31 Cotswold Water Park Hotel p10
JUNE
11 – 13 Windsor and the Royal Castle p12
14 – 18 The English Riviera and a Taste of the West Country p14
28 – 2 July Lovely Llandrindod, Heart of Wales p16
JULY
2–4 Hampton Court Palace p18
26 – 30 Discover Durham p20
30 – 1 August North Devon Delights p22
AUGUST
8 – 12 The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern p24
13 – 16 Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon p26
23 – 27 Derbyshire by Design p28
SEPTEMBER
3–6 Scenic Snowdonia p32
10 – 13 Kynren, an Epic Tale of England p34
24 – 26 Bletchley Park and the City of Cambridge p36
OCTOBER
1–4 Cheltenham Chase Hotel Autumn Break p38
12 – 14 Hilton Birmingham Metropole Break for NEC MC Show 2021 p40
17 – 21 The Beautiful Lake District p42
To find out more and see any new breaks and getaways
that are added through the year, make sure you check out
boundless.co.uk/social
Welcome!
Here’s your 2021 guide – we’ve lined up a host of exciting
breaks for next year. There really is something for everyone,
so we’re sure you’ll find something to interest you.
For the latest updates and to see what new breaks we’re adding,
visit our website regularly at boundless.co.uk/social
We hope to meet you on one of our breaks soon.
Trevor Rudderham, Leader – Boundless Social Committee
Introducing the
Social Committee
TREVOR RUDDERHAM
trevor.rudderham@boundlesscommunity.co.uk
ALAN MURRAY
alan.murray@boundlesscommunity.co.uk
KAREN MURRAY
karen.murray@boundlesscommunity.co.uk
BILL BROOK
billbrook50@yahoo.com
PAUL BACHE
paul.bache00@gmail.com
STEPHANIE BACHE
sjbache@gmail.com
Keeping in touch! We know last year was a very unpredictable time and the majority of our 2020 breaks had to be cancelled. Once you’ve booked for any of our 2021 breaks, we’d like to make sure we stay in touch so you know exactly what’s going on and whether we have to make any further changes in the year ahead. When you book a break, please follow one of the steps below to let us know, so we can send you a welcome letter and contact you with any updates. ill out a short form at F boundless.co.uk/socialform r email us with the break you’ve O booked, and your name and contact number on social@boundless.co.uk r send a letter with the break O you’ve booked, and your name and contact number to Social, Member Communities, Boundless, Britannia House, 21 Station St, Brighton BN1 4DE Join our online group All Boundless members are welcome to join our online communities and connect with other members who share your interests. We have a fantastic dedicated Social Breaks and Holiday Facebook Group just for members – you can ask questions, discuss tips and advice, enter competitions and share your stories and experiences. We also have fun quizzes and giveaways for you to enjoy. Find us at: facebook.com/groups/BoundlessSocialGroup
What do our breaks include?
All breaks are organised by members for members, so you know they’re put together with
you in mind. And, so you can see at a glance what’s included in each break, we’ve added
some handy icons to make your planning that little bit easier.
Welcome drink Porterage
Free parking Free WiFi
Use of spa facilities Admission tickets
Swimming pool Return coach
Use of leisure facilities Evening entertainment
Find the perfect room
Many of the hotels we’ve booked have a range of room options, so you can choose the one
that suits you best. These are all subject to availability at the time of booking, and different
hotels have different options. Feel free to give them a call and find out more.
Accessible Room Single Additional Pet-friendly
rooms upgrades occupancy night rooms
Many hotels Some of the Most of our stays With some A few of our
offer accessible breaks have have single- breaks you hotels have
or adapted a selection of occupancy can add an dedicated pet-
rooms. Contact room upgrades double rooms additional night friendly rooms.
the hotel direct that you can available. These if you’d like Rules and
to make sure choose when incur a single to extend restrictions vary
they can fulfil you book. supplement – your stay. – please ask for
your booking details on details when
requirements. each listing. you book.
Oxford, City of
Dreaming Spires
2 6 – 28 M ARCH
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Oxford Spires Hotel ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £174pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
INCLUDES:
Join us this spring for a three-day city the centre of the city, and Blenheim Palace is
adventure in historic Oxford. just a short trip out of town.
A weekend of exploring and relaxation awaits For those in need of a little retail therapy,
at the popular 4-star Oxford Spires Hotel, set Bicester Shopping Village is within easy reach.
in beautiful parkland alongside the River
*Price from £174pp based on two sharing on a
Thames. The surrounding water meadows
half-board basis.
and paddocks make for a wonderfully scenic
river walk to the city centre. Buses are also Accessible rooms available. Upgrade to a
available from outside the hotel, so you can deluxe room for £30 per room per night. Single-
get around the city with ease. supplement rooms available on request at £220.
Sunday evening can be booked for an additional
Oxford has many wonderful visitor attractions
cost. Parking £10 per car per night.
– including gardens, museums, colleges and
historic buildings – and delving into the history
To book, call the Oxford Spires Hotel direct on
of the 1000-year-old castle is a good place to
01865 324324, or email spires.reservation@
start your tour. Oxford is, of course, one of the
ihg.com, quoting booking code ‘ZD6’.
oldest and most celebrated university cities
in the world, and many of the colleges are
For more information, please visit
open to the public.
boundless.co.uk/spires
Just a stroll away from Magdalen College you’ll
find Oxford Botanic Garden, a calming oasis in
6
What you thought
An excellent weekend! Very good choice of hotel,
such a pleasant and easy walk into the city centre.
Everyone seemed to enjoy it by the buzz of chatter
and laughter at mealtimes. Food very good. Staff
very efficient and friendly.
Mr and Mrs Hall
Excellent choice of venue. Perfect location to see
and explore Oxford. Hotel staff and food very good.
Rooms comfortable with everything we needed.
Mr Shipton
City of inspiration:
Oxford is home to several museums, including the Ashmolean, world famous for its art and
archaeology. Another must-see is the University Museum of Natural History, which started life
as the university’s centre for scientific study but is now open to the public. You can get up
close to thousands of rocks, minerals, fossils and zoological exhibits.
Truly unmissable is the amazing Pitt Rivers Museum, where you’ll find Japanese masks, Tahitian
mourning clothes, Inuit parkas, African pottery, Hawaiian feather cloaks… The list goes on, and
it’s a fascinating collection, well worth a visit.
7
Keukenhof
Gardens North Sea
Mini-Cruise
1 8 – 20 AP RI L
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star P&O cruise from Hull to Rotterdam ON REQUEST
Room upgrade
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £205pp*
TYPE: Half-board mini-cruise
INCLUDES:
We invite you to join us for an unforgettable You’ll enjoy an enchanting day, taking in the
mini-cruise to Keukenhof Gardens in the kaleidoscope of colourful garden displays
Netherlands next April so you can experience that are really second to none. After enjoying
their remarkable display of seven million everything the gardens have to offer, you’ll
spring-flowering bulbs and tulips. travel by coach back to the ship for dinner and
a chance to relax as the ship returns to Hull.
Day 1: Arrive in Hull and board your P&O ferry
where your Boundless break begins. You’ll Day 3: Arriving back in Hull for breakfast, it’s
have the afternoon to yourselves to settle time for goodbyes and your journey home.
into your cosy cabin and explore the ship,
*Price from £205pp based on two sharing on a
and there’s a chance to meet your Boundless
half-board basis.
host in the Starlight Lounge before dinner.
The main restaurant offers a lovely buffet Two lower beds incur a charge of £20. Upgrades
experience or you can enjoy a spot of fine available for premium and outside cabins.
dining in the Brasserie for an extra charge. The Single-supplement cabins available on request
evening is yours to catch a film, enjoy some live at £235. Optional insurance available at £20pp.
entertainment or retreat to your cabin ready to
wake refreshed in Rotterdam. To book, call Just For Groups on 01603
886740, quoting ‘Boundless by CSMA
Day 2: On arrival in the port of Rotterdam
Keukenhof’.
you’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast before
disembarking and making your way by
For more info, visit boundless.co.uk/rotterdam
coach to Keukenhof Gardens.
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What you thought
We enjoyed this well-planned break more
than we expected. The gardens were a sight to
see and the weather was a bonus.
Mrs Robert
What you thought
An excellent weekend! Very good choice of hotel, such
Very good break. Meet and greet on arrival
a pleasant and easy walk into the city centre. Everyone
at the port was very good. All aspects of the
seemed to enjoy it by the buzz of chatter and laughter
mini-cruise were excellent and exceeded
at mealtimes. Food very good. Staff very efficient and
our expectations.
friendly.
Mr and Mrs Milligan
Mr and Mrs Hall
Excellent choice of venue. Perfect location to see and
explore Oxford. Hotel staff and food very good. Rooms
comfortable with everything we needed.
Mr Shipton
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In and around Torquay
There’s plenty to see and do on a break in Torquay. Spend an afternoon on the golf course, visit the
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signalling the birth of Keukenhof as the spring park we know and love today.
Back up in the sunshine, those hoping to take in a dose of Vitamin D have a choice of 10 Blue Flag
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further afield along the esplanade and 22 miles of local walks. with A World of Colours as their theme for 2021.
9
Cotswold Water
Park Hotel
2 8 – 31 M AY
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 3 PRICE: £176pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Join us for a three-night stay at the picturesque There are a limited number of rooms available
Cotswold Water Park Hotel. Surrounded by at this popular time of year, so we recommend
152 lakes across the unique Cotswold Water booking as early as you can – this break is
Park, the hotel provides the perfect base for a expected to sell out very quickly.
relaxing getaway to ease you into summer.
*Price from £176pp based on two sharing on a
Located just outside Cirencester, Cotswold half-board basis.
Water Park is an area rich in history and natural
Accessible rooms and upgrades available.
beauty, with an abundance of fascinating
Single-supplement rooms available on request
places to visit and things to do. Explore the
at an additional £114. Full payment is due at the
rivers, woodland and open countryside on
time of booking and is non-refundable.
foot or take to the water by kayak or canoe –
it’s a blissful way to get right to the heart
To book, call the De Vere Cotswold Water
of this aquatic wonderland.
Park Hotel direct on 01285 864000, quoting
Take time away from the lakes and explore the ‘Boundless Break’.
nearby towns and cities of Cheltenham, Bath,
Bristol, Oxford and Marlborough, all within For more information, please visit
easy reach by road. There’s so much to see boundless.co.uk/waterpark
on this three-night break and the park makes
the perfect base for exploring everything the
Cotswolds and South West have to offer.
10What you thought
The hotel was excellent in every aspect. Service second to none.
Mrs Webb
What you thought
We found the hotel well located and very central for
visiting the National Trust properties in the area.
An excellent weekend! Very good choice of hotel, such
Mr Hancock
a pleasant and easy walk into the city centre. Everyone
seemed to enjoy it by the buzz of chatter and laughter
at mealtimes. Food very good. Staff very efficient and
friendly.
Mr and Mrs Hall
Excellent choice of venue. Perfect location to see and
explore Oxford. Hotel staff and food very good. Rooms
comfortable with everything we needed.
Mr Shipton
Out and about in the Cotswolds
An hour’s drive from the park you’ll find yourself at the Cotswolds Distillery, where you can immerse
yourself in the wonderful world of gin. Why not learn the secrets of how gins and whiskies are made and
In and around
flavoured at one of Torquay
their popular blending masterclasses?
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Paignton Zoo. Be sure to enjoy
some refreshments at the delightful Poppin Tearoom.
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walks.
11Windsor and
the Royal Castle
1 1 – 13 J U NE
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Holiday Inn Maidenhead/Windsor ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £199pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
A royal adventure awaits you! On this perfectly Just a short drive or train journey away, you
timed break, you’ll be spending Saturday 12 can spend an afternoon in the beautiful
June, the Queen’s official birthday, at Windsor surroundings of Syon Park, designed by
Castle ready to celebrate her 95th year. Capability Brown, and visit the Royal Botanic
Gardens at Kew, just across the Thames.
Included in your break is a return coach trip
to the centre of historic Windsor and entry *Price from £199pp based on two sharing on a
to the castle. Home to the royal family for half-board basis.
over 1000 years, Windsor is where the
Accessible rooms available. Single-supplement
Queen spends most of her private weekends
rooms available on request at an additional £40.
nowadays. So, who knows, you may be in luck
with a sighting on this rather special day.
To book, call Just For Groups on 01603
The Holiday Inn is also a great base for visiting 886740, quoting ‘Boundless Break’.
the other nearby royal residences of Hampton
Court, home to Henry VIII, and Kensington For more information, please visit
Palace, where Queen Victoria was born in 1819. boundless.co.uk/windsor
12YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
13 – 16 August
Warwick Castle
and Stratford-
upon-Avon
See p26
What you thought
An excellent weekend! Very good choice of hotel, such
a pleasant and easy walk into the city centre. Everyone
seemed to enjoy it by the buzz of chatter and laughter
at mealtimes. Food very good. Staff very efficient and
friendly.
Mr and Mrs Hall
Excellent choice of venue. Perfect location to see and
explore Oxford. Hotel staff and food very good. Rooms
comfortable with everything we needed.
Mr Shipton
Get the lowdown on Windsor Castle
Windsor is host to many formal state events, ceremonial occasions and visits from foreign dignitaries.
St George’s Hall makes a spectacular setting for a state banquet, when a table seating 160 guests is
decorated with porcelain and silver gilt from the Royal Collection.
Since 1660, Windsor Castle has also performed its own changing of the guard. To this day, this ceremonial
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the Quadrangle outside the Royal Apartments when the Queen is in residence.
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Back up in the sunshine, those hoping to take in a dose of Vitamin D have a choice of 10 Blue Flag
beaches. Take a stroll in the sun around Torquay’s bustling town centre and pretty harbour, or step out
further afield along the esplanade and 22 miles of local walks.
13The English Riviera
and a Taste of the
West Country
1 4 – 18 J U NE
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star TLH Toorak Hotel, Torquay ON REQUEST
Room upgrade
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £224pp*
Additional night
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Enjoy a great-value seaside break in Devon Every evening we’ll dine as a group, sampling
at the TLH Toorak hotel. Just 400 yards from local produce from the hotel’s three-course
Torquay seafront, this well located hotel, close Taste of the West Country menu, and a full
to the South West Coast Path, makes it a perfect buffet breakfast will be available every
base for exploring the beautiful English Riviera morning to set you up for the day ahead.
on foot, by boat or by train.
*Price from £224pp based on two sharing on a
Also included in this break are tickets for Torre half-board basis.
Abbey, a traditional Devon cream tea and a
Single-supplement rooms available on request
cider and Sharphams cheese tasting.
from £224. A deposit of 10 per cent is required
The hotel has a programme of daily activities, at the time of booking and full payment is
a choice of bars, nightly entertainment and required 28 days before arrival.
complimentary leisure facilities, including a
25m heated indoor swimming pool, an outdoor To book, call the Private Reservations
pool with sun terrace, jacuzzi, sauna and steam department at the Toorak Hotel on 01803
room. Some additional leisure activities are 400500, quoting Booking ID number ‘41677’.
also available at extra cost, including the
gym, spa, archery, snooker, tenpin bowling For more info, visit boundless.co.uk/toorak
and an indoor bowls green.
14What you thought
A very enjoyable break away which was outstanding value for money.
The food was of a consistently high standard and the staff very friendly
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thank the organisers for an excellent break
and hope to go on another similar break in the future.
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Mr and Mrs Hall
Excellent choice of venue. Perfect location to see and
explore Oxford. Hotel staff and food very good. Rooms
comfortable with everything we needed.
Mr Shipton
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15Lovely Llandrindod,
Heart of Wales
2 8 J UNE – 2 J U LY
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £240pp*
Pet-friendly rooms
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
We invite you to join us in scenic Mid Wales in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Walk
staying in a Superior room at the 4-star some of the 80 miles of trails which vary from
Victorian Metropole Hotel and Spa. This classic flat to challenging, maybe bring or hire a bike
hotel in the historic spa town of Llandrindod or book a tour with a ranger. Alternatively
Wells is renowned for its excellent food and has drive to each one, take a gentle stroll to enjoy
been owned and run by the same family for 120 the scenery, then visit one of the tearooms for
years. In the evenings after dinner you’re free coffee and home-made cake.
to retire to the hotel bar and lounge or maybe
*Price from £240pp based on two sharing on a
the nearby microbrewery bar for some convivial
half-board basis.
company. A local Welsh choir wll be performing
on one evening and you can dance the night Single Superior rooms available on request at
away at the disco on your last night. £280. A £20 per person non-refundable deposit
is required to secure your booking, with the
Discover the history of Llandrindod by visiting
balance payable when you check out.
the local museums, take a walk along the
Heritage Trail or around the lake and woodland.
To book, call the Metropole Hotel direct on
Play bowls, tennis or golf, or climb aboard
01597 823700, quoting ‘Boundless CSMA’.
the Heart of Wales train, which runs between
Swansea and Shrewsbury.
For more information, please visit
A short drive away is the scenic Elan Valley boundless.co.uk/lovelywales
(pictured right) with its dams and reservoirs
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YOU BOOK What you thought
An excellent weekend! Very good choice of hotel, such
a pleasant and easy walk into the city centre. Everyone
seemed to enjoy it by the buzz of chatter and laughter
at mealtimes. Food very good. Staff very efficient and
friendly.
Mr and Mrs Hall
Excellent choice of venue. Perfect location to see and
explore Oxford. Hotel staff and food very good. Rooms
comfortable with everything we needed.
Mr Shipton
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beaches. Take a stroll in the sun around Torquay’s bustling town centre and pretty harbour, or step out
further afield along the esplanade and 22 miles of local walks.
17Hampton Court
Palace
2 – 4 JU LY
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Federation House Hotel, Leatherhead, Surrey
ON REQUEST
Single occupancy
Additional night
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £189pp*
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Join us for a weekend unlocking the secrets of your stay for an additional night and visit the
our Tudor past and exploring the spectacular nearby towns of Kingston-upon-Thames and
Hampton Court Palace grounds and gardens. Wimbledon, take a stroll through Bushy Park or
go deer spotting in Richmond Park.
Included in your break are coach transfers to
and from the palace and admission tickets. *Price from £189pp based on two sharing on a
The entire day is at your leisure to take in the half-board basis.
splendour of the palace and roam the grounds
Single supplement rooms available on request
in the summer sunshine.
at £209. An additional night is available on the
Originally built by Cardinal Wolsey in the Sunday from £50pp. A £50 deposit is required
early 16th century, Hampton Court was home on booking with the full balance to be paid eight
to many monarchs over the years, most weeks before your arrival. Optional insurance
notably Henry VIII, who brought all his six also available at £20pp.
wives here. Opened to the public in 1838
by Queen Victoria, the palace remains as To book, call Just For Groups on 01603
much of a magnet for visitors as it was in 886740, quoting ‘Boundless by CSMA,
the 19th century, with visitors drawn to its Hampton Court Palace’.
grandeur, magnificent gardens, superb art
collection – and ghost stories! For more information, please visit
boundless.co.uk/hampton
With the Federation House Hotel as your
base, you’re also in a prime location to extend
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Mini-Cruise
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What you thought
An excellent weekend! Very good choice of hotel, such
a pleasant and easy walk into the city centre. Everyone
seemed to enjoy it by the buzz of chatter and laughter
at mealtimes. Food very good. Staff very efficient and
friendly.
Mr and Mrs Hall
Excellent choice of venue. Perfect location to see and
explore Oxford. Hotel staff and food very good. Rooms
comfortable with everything we needed.
Mr Shipton
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further afield along the esplanade and 22 miles of local walks.
19Discover Durham
2 6 – 30 J U LY
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Redworth Hall Hotel, Newton Aycliffe
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrades
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £269pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
INCLUDES:
Enjoy a four-night stay at the popular 17th- or Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience, which
century Redworth Hall Hotel. Originally built recreates an authentic 18th-century seaport.
as a family home in 1693, Redworth Hall is The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle, with its
a grand Jacobean Manor House with its own nationally renowned art collections, is also a
baronial hall, nestling in 26 acres of gardens must for many visitors to the area.
and woodland. It has a range of facilities
*Price £269pp based on two people sharing on a
including a state-of-the-art spa, gym, leisure
half-board basis.
centre and indoor swimming pool.
Single-supplement rooms available on
Your stay includes a three-course dinner with
request at an additional £100. Extra nights
coffee each evening and, on your first night, a
from £67pp half-board. Family rooms are
complimentary half bottle of wine per person.
subject to availability. Children under 13 are
On your final evening you’ll be treated to a
accommodated free of charge when sharing with
special gala dinner with Buck’s Fizz reception
two adults, children under five are not charged
and entertainment.
for food, children five to 13 are half price for
Redworth Hall Hotel is the ideal location to breakfast. A special children’s menu is available.
explore many attractions in the North East.
Durham itself has a splendid cathedral and To book, call Redworth Hall Hotel direct on
castle, botanic gardens and oriental museum. 01388 770600, quoting ‘Boundless’.
Away from the city, you can step back in time
with a visit to the Beamish Open Air Museum For more info, visit boundless.co.uk/redworth
20What you thought
Thank you very much for an excellent five-day
break at Redworth Hall. Once again, we have
enjoyed this holiday and think the hotel –
including food, accommodation and staff –
has been better than ever.
Mrs Coombes
The delights of County Durham
A day in the city itself is not to be missed. Durham Castle has wonderful collections of fine art, arms and
armour, and the cathedral (pictured above) is bathed in history and home to the shrine of St Cuthbert.
In the North Pennines, near the pretty town of Middleton in Teesdale ,you’ll find the impressive High Force
waterfall. The River Tees has been pouring into this gorge for thousands of years but the surrounding
rocks are even older and date back over 300 million years.
About half an hour’s drive from High Force is the medieval Raby Castle, built by the powerful Nevill family
in the 14th century and surrounded by a beautiful 200-acre deer park.
21North Devon
Delights
3 0 J ULY – 1 AU GUST
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £176pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Join us for two nights of luxury and fine on the water, Lundy Island is just a short boat
dining at the Imperial Hotel. Set alongside the ride away from Ilfracombe or Bideford.
River Taw, the Imperial prides itself on being
However you decide to spend your days, join
Barnstaple’s leading luxury hotel, and makes a
us for dinner each evening at the Arlington
great base for exploring North Devon and the
Restaurant, recently awarded an AA rosette for
Exmoor National Park.
culinary excellence.
Guests have free access to the extensive
*Price £176pp based on two sharing on a half-
leisure facilities at the Imperial’s nearby sister
board basis.
hotel, the Barnstaple. With an indoor and
outdoor heated swimming pool, sun terrace, Single supplement rooms available on request
relaxation suite with hot stone beds and sauna, at an additional £20.There is a £25 deposit to
you can really take time out for yourself and be paid on booking and the balance is payable
relax on your Devon escape. on departure. Deposits are non-refundable if the
booking is cancelled within 90 days of arrival.
There’s so much to discover in the beautiful
South West. Explore some of Devon’s 300-mile
To book, call the Imperial Hotel direct on
coastline and sandy beaches, check out the
01271 345861, quoting ‘Boundless Imperial
gardens at RHS Rosemoor in Torrington (at a
Hotel Break’.
specially reduced price) and take in the dramatic
views over Exmoor. The world famous Dartington
For more information, please visit
Crystal is the UK’s only remaining glass factory
boundless.co.uk/barnstaple
and offers visitors lots to see. If you fancy a trip
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Things to do in and around Barnstaple
The town is still very much as it was in medieval times. The pedestrian streets and alleys of the town
centre are brimming with old landmarks like almshouses, a Norman castle mound and a quayside
merchant’s hall, all of which you’ll find on the Barnstaple Heritage Trail. You can find out everything
you need to know about the area’s history at the superb Barnstaple and North Devon Museum, which
is right next to the medieval Long Bridge over the River Taw.
Don’t miss the historic Pannier Market and Butchers’ Row, where you can find all sorts of stalls, cafés and
delicatessens. Peruse the local crafts, pick up some Devon produce and enjoy some excellent street food
as you explore the ancient streets.
23The Abbey Hotel,
Great Malvern
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
8 – 1 2 AU GU S T ON REQUEST
4-star Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £272pp*
Additional night
TYPE: Half Board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Treat yourself to a stay at the historic 4-star Full English buffet breakfasts will get each
Abbey Hotel at the base of the Malvern Hills, day off to a fine start and you can enjoy dining
Worcestershire, with its wonderful views of as a group in the evening, choosing from an
the Vale Of Evesham. Whether you’re a keen extensive three-course menu.
walker, motoring enthusiast or just fancy a
Abbey Hotel guests have free access to the
relaxing summer break somewhere new, this
sauna, gym and swimming pool across the park
trip has something for everyone.
at the leisure complex, but don’t forget to bring
The quaint spa town of Great Malvern, with its your swimwear and a towel!
Gothic Victorian railway station, steep streets,
*Price £272pp based on two sharing on a half-
small shops, cafés and Malvern Theatres, is a
board basis.
fascinating place to explore.
Single supplement rooms available on request
Motoring fans should book ahead for a tour
at an additional at £120. The full balance is due
of the Morgan Motor Company, or maybe you
four weeks prior to your arrival. Additional night
fancy putting your off-road skills to the test at
available on the Thursday from £75.
Eastnor Land Rover Experience.
Right next door to the hotel is the 15th-century To book, call Abbey Hotel reservations on
Abbey Gatehouse, which houses the Museum 01684 892332, quoting ‘080821BOUN’.
of Local History. Adjacent you’ll find the
beautiful Great Malvern Priory, founded For more info, visit boundless.co.uk/abbey
in 1085 and steeped in history.
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The marvellous Malverns and beyond
Whether you’re interested in a gentle stroll along the ridge from the car parks or an energetic trek up from
the hotel into the Malvern Hills, the area is a great destination for walkers of all ages and abilities. Nearby
the Teme Valley also offers an excellent range of walks in glorious countryside.
Other local attractions include Chase Distillery (vodka and gin), Westons Cider Mill, Lovells and Three
Choirs Vineyards, Croome Court (National Trust), The Firs (Elgar Museum National Trust), Eastnor Castle,
Museum Of Royal Worcester (porcelain), the historic Worcester Commandery and Picton Garden.
25Warwick Castle
and Stratford-
upon-Avon
1 3 – 16 AU GU S T
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star Holiday Inn, Kenilworth ON REQUEST
Room upgrade
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 3 PRICE: £275pp*
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Join us for a three-night stay in Warwickshire Conqueror in 1068, your entry is included,
for two full days exploring Shakespeare’s and you’ll have as much time as you need to
birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon and taking explore the grounds and surroundings.
a trip back in time to uncover Warwick’s
*Price £275pp based on two sharing on a half-
medieval history.
board basis.
Your base for the trip is the Kenliworth Holiday
Upgrade to a King Executive bedroom for an
Inn, located close to the ruins of Kenilworth
additional £20 per room per night. Single-
Castle and Kenilworth Cathedral, which you’re
supplement rooms available on request at an
free to explore at your leisure.
additional at £45. Optional insurance also
On Saturday, sit back and relax as your coach available at £20pp.
takes you into Stratford-upon-Avon. Discover
Shakespeare’s life story while you visit his To book, call Just For Groups on 01603
beautiful homes and gardens, explore various 886740, quoting ‘Boundless by CSMA
exhibits and watch live performances of his Warwick Castle’.
plays. And, while you’re out and about in the
area, a visit to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in For more information, please visit
Shottery is a must. boundless.co.uk/warwick
Sunday sees a short coach trip to Warwick
Castle. Originally built by William the
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Stratford strolls and Warwick walks
It’s hard to beat a leisurely amble along the picturesque banks of the Avon as it flows through Warwick.
Stop off at the Mill Garden and take a moment there to check out the dramatic views back up to the castle.
If you’re out and about in Stratford, how about lunch or dinner aboard the Countess of Evesham? It’s a real
treat as you cruise down one of the most delightful stretches of the river, enjoying the peace, tranquillity
and enchanting views while dining aboard this elegant, family-run restaurant boat.
Just a short drive away from Stratford and Warwick you’ll find Royal Leamington Spa and the city of
Coventry. The peaceful Jephson Gardens, laid out in Victorian times, is a perfect spot to spend a sunny
August afternoon in Leamington. You can also explore the Royal Pump Rooms, art gallery and museum.
Motoring fans will love a visit to Coventry Transport Museum, and those with an ear for music should
check out Coventry’s Music Museum.
27Derbyshire
by Design
2 3 – 27 AU GU S T
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Hallmark Hotel Derby Mickleover Court
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £249pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Four days of relaxing and exploring the county dive into Tudor history with a visit to Haddon
of Derbyshire are in store for you here when Hall. A stop at Chatsworth will be essential for
you book in at the 4-star Hallmark Hotel Derby fans of BBC’s Pride and Prejudice, as it was used
Mickleover Court, a great base for checking out as Pemberley, the residence of Mr Darcy.
the Peak District National Park.
Take a drive through the Peak District National
Buffet breakfasts are included each morning, Park, not forgetting to test the waters in the
ensuring you’re ready to make the most of famous spa town of Buxton.
the day ahead. Got a sweet tooth? Then an
*Price from £249pp based on two people
essential stop for coffee and a Bakewell tart
sharing on a half-board basis.
is the picturesque market town of Bakewell
on the River Wye. And, if you’re thinking of Single-supplement rooms available on request
living the high life, it’s a short drive to the at an additional £70.
Heights of Abraham in Matlock for a cable-car
to the dramatic hilltop park. To book, please call Greatdays Holidays
on 0161 928 3242, quoting ‘NBUA114311
History buffs will be entranced by Hardwick
Derbyshire by Design’.
Hall (pictured right), a fine 16th-century house.
The Grade I listed house of Calke Abbey in
For more information, please visit
the village of Ticknall makes for a beautiful
boundless.co.uk/derbyshire
morning exploring, and you can continue your
28Do more in Derbyshire
Take a trip out to the Derwent Valley Mills on the River Derwent, the only World Heritage Site in the East
Midlands. The site contains fascinating mill complexes, the watercourses that powered them and the
settlements developed around them for the workers. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way passes through
the valley’s beautiful and historic landscapes – explore on foot or on a cycling tour.
Crich Tramway Village, with more than 60 trams built between 1873 and 1982, is a real journey back in
time. Many of the buildings in the village have been rescued from elsewhere in the UK – the Red Lion Pub,
for example, came all the way from Stoke and was rebuilt on site, brick by brick.
With a wide range of attractions, historic sites to explore, country walks and outstanding local food and
drink, don’t miss out on this opportunity for the full Derbyshire experience.
29Boundless 2021
Member Events
There’s a wide range of exclusive Boundless
events available to members, their families
and friends.
We have a whole selection of free online events
from photography masterclasses, floral crafts
to talks from famous stunt men and first-class
gardeners, that can be enjoyed from home.
We hope to be able to see you at some of our
member events later in the year. Make sure you
keep an eye on the website for all the latest
events and to book your space.
Visit boundless.co.uk/events or call
0800 669944 for more information
Lines open 8pm - 6pm Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm Sat, closed SunMore than just a club ‘It’s a very supportive network Let’s move forward together where I have made new friends. Socialising and bringing members together is a Spending time with other members big part of the Boundless ethos. So, as we slowly provides lots of opportunities to try edge out of the current situation, the Boundless new things. It’s very rewarding.’ community is getting ready to start safely enjoying Mary, member since 2018 activities and the great outdoors once again. Our members enjoy everything from walks, talks and outings to quizzes, treasure hunts and exclusive events. But what they really enjoy most is each other’s company. We’re always here for you, and our members are always there for each other. From local groups and events, hobbies and interest groups to our great competitions, we have plenty of ways to help you really feel you’re part of the club. You’ll find it all at Boundless – it’s great to belong. boundless.co.uk/community
Scenic Snowdonia
3 – 6 SE P TEM B ER
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 3 PRICE: £289pp*
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Join us for a three-night stay in Snowdonia National Slate Museum in Dinorwic Slate
National Park at the Royal Victoria Hotel in Quarry, Padarn Country Park trails and Electric
Llanberis, beautifully situated at the foot of Mountain, with its new visitor centre and
Mount Snowdon. Tickets for scenic train trips minibus tours going into Elidir mountain – as
up the mountain and around the nearby Padarn well as local craft shops and cafés – are all
Lake are included in your break. Start each day just a short walk away.
with a full Welsh breakfast, and then join the
*Price from £289pp based on two people
group for a three-course meal every evening.
sharing on a half-board basis.
On Saturday morning we travel on the
Single-supplement rooms available on request
Snowdon Mountain Railway (pictured right)
at an additional £75. The deposit for this break
to the summit and visitor centre which, on a
is £30 per person which is non-refundable, and
clear day, has breathtaking views.
the balance is due eight weeks before arrival.
Then on Sunday morning we take a trip
alongside the lake in carriages pulled by To book, call Just For Groups on 01603
vintage Llanberis Lake Railway steam engines. 886740, quoting ‘Boundless Snowdonia
GAOLLR4’.
These arranged train trips will leave the
afternoons free for us to explore nearby or
For more information, please visit
further afield in Snowdonia. The historic
boundless.co.uk/snowdon
Dolbadarn Castle lies within the hotel’s 30
acres of gardens and woodlands. The Welsh
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Action and adventure in Snowdonia
If you’re looking for something different, the Watersports Centre on Padarn Lake provides supported
swimming, paddle-boarding and kayaking. At nearby Vivian Quarry there’s scuba diving offering fantastic
visibility all year round, a perfect location for novice divers as well as the more experienced.
A short drive away, Plas y Brenin Activity Centre offers taster experiences as well as full activity days
including climbing, canoeing and dry-slope skiing.
If you’d prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, other attractions within easy driving distance are
Caernarfon Castle, a dramatic 13th-century medieval fortress, or the spectacular Swallow Falls. Wherever
you decide to spend your days, if you’re passing through the village of Betws-y-Coed, don’t go by without
stopping in for a cuppa at the rather unique Ugly House Tearoom!
33Kynren, an Epic
Tale of England
1 0 – 13 S E P TEM BER
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star Park Head Country Hotel, Bishop Auckland
ON REQUEST
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 3 PRICE: £249pp*
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Ready to be part of an unmissable experience? Day 3: Spend the day as you wish. History buffs
Join us at the Park Head Country Hotel for a will enjoy exploring nearby Durham, and those
three-night stay and a chance to see the award- with an interest in art and design won’t want to
winning show Kynren, an Epic Tale of England. miss a trip to the Bowes Museum in the pretty
town of Barnard Castle (pictured right).
Legends come to life in this action-packed
90-minute live outdoor show, as a cast of over Day 4: Time for one more leisurely breakfast at
1000 performers take you on an amazing the hotel before you say your farewells.
journey through 2000 years of history. Plus
*Price £249pp based on two people sharing on a
your days will be free to explore other nearby
half-board basis.
attractions, such as the Beamish Open Air
Museum and the cathedral city of Durham. Single-supplement rooms available on request
at an additional £75. Optional insurance also
Day 1: Make your way to the hotel and join
available at £20pp.
your fellow Boundless members and hosts for a
welcome drinks reception and dinner. The chefs
To book, call Just For Groups on 01603
pride themselves on their excellent menus,
886740, quoting ‘Boundless by CSMA Kynren’.
which feature an abundance of local produce.
Day 2: Enjoy a buffet breakfast and a free day For more information, please visit
before an early dinner at the hotel. Tonight we boundless.co.uk/kynren
experience the unmissable Kynren.
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Out and about in the North East
No stay in County Durham would be complete without a visit to the city centre. Explore the museum and
gallery spaces of Durham Castle and, if you have a head for heights, a climb to the top of the cathedral’s
central tower will reward you with spectacular views across the city and the surrounding countryside.
For a taste of Durham back in the day, head to Beamish and the open-air museum, which tells the story
of life in the North East through the ages. Discover what life was like on the home front during the First
World War and explore the 1940s farm. Motoring enthusiasts will want to take a ride on a historic Daimler
bus or one of the vintage trams that trundle around the site.
35Bletchley Park
and the City of
Cambridge
2 4 – 26 S E P TEM BER
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Doubletree Cambridge Belfry Hotel ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £199pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Unlock the secrets of Bletchley Park on this Fifties to the Seventies, to the rise of personal
two-night stay in Cambridge. Relax in style and and mobile computing and the internet, this
comfort at this wonderful 4-star lakeside hotel. is the place to be if you want to trace the
development of computing over the years.
Included in your break is a return coach journey
and entry into Bletchley Park, just 45 minutes’ Following your day at Bletchley Park, it’s back
drive away. Once the home of the Second to the hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner
World War codebreakers, you’ll have six hours at the Bridge Restaurant with the group. The
to experience everything this exciting heritage next day starts with a delicious breakfast,
attraction has to offer. Explore the mansion followed by an opportunity to explore the
where the first codebreakers were based, beautiful university city of Cambridge.
find out how messages were intercepted and
*Price from £199pp based on two sharing on a
decoded, and learn how this top-secret work
half-board basis.
changed the course of the war.
Single supplement rooms available on request at
For a small additional fee you can also visit
an additional £50.
the National Museum of Computing, home
to the world’s largest collection of working
To book, call Just for Groups on 01603
historic computers. From the Turing-Welchman
886740, quoting ‘Boundless Break’.
Bombe and Colossus, both used during
Bletchley Park’s heyday in the 1940s, through
For more info, visit boundless.co.uk/bletchley
the large systems and mainframes of the
36Taking a punt on Cambridge
Avoid the stress and cost of city driving and parking with the local park-and-ride service. The nearest
parking site is at Madingley, just six miles from the hotel, and you can park for up to 18 hours.
Cambridge itself has a multitude of famous colleges and attractions worthy of your attention, including
King’s College (pictured above), the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Royal Botanical Gardens – 40 acres of
gorgeous green space owned by the university. Swot up on your horticultural knowledge or just take in
the wonders of this arcadian paradise at your leisure.
The best way to see the city is, of course, from the River Cam. Try your hand in a punt or perhaps take a
chauffeured punting tour – just sit back, relax and avoid any risk of taking a splash!
How about a ride over to Newmarket, where you can visit the National Horse Racing Museum? Also under
an hour’s drive away is the splendid Audley End. Built in the 17th century, it’s one of the country’s greatest
Jacobean houses and was used as a secret-agent training centre during the Second World War.
If you choose to add an additional night to your stay, don’t miss out on a trip to the Imperial War Museum
at Duxford, Europe’s largest aviation museum. There are several permanent displays, including one
devoted to the Battle of Britain, where you can see original Hurricanes, a Spitfire and a Messerschmitt.
37Cheltenham Chase
Hotel Autumn Break
1 – 4 O CTOB ER
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Brockworth
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 3 PRICE: £207pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
This family friendly, 4-star Marriott Hotel the Reflections Leisure Club, free to guests,
makes an ideal base for exploring the regency with its indoor swimming pool, hot tub and
town of Cheltenham and cathedral city of fully equipped gym. An extensive range of spa
Gloucester. Situated conveniently between the treatments are available in the beauty salon.
two in rolling countryside at the foot of the
*Price £207pp based on two sharing on a half-
Cotswold Hills, there’s no better place to spend
board basis. One child under 16 can stay for free
a relaxing autumn weekend.
in their parents’ room on a B&B basis.
For keen walkers, the Cotswold Way provides
Single supplement rooms available on request at
plenty of local routes to explore, including
an additional £105.
Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds.
You’ll find the views are simply breathtaking. Room held by providing valid credit card
details. No deposit taken and cancellation
Cheltenham Racecourse and Cotswold Hill
up until 24 hours before arrival. Full balance
Golf Club are just a few miles away. Hop on the
to be paid on departure.
bus from outside the hotel to the racecourse
where you can also join the 14-mile heritage
To book, call the hotel’s reservations
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.
department on 01452 519988, quoting ‘1 – 4
Enjoy a three-course meal each evening with October 2021 Boundless’.
the group in the hotel restaurant, where you
can take in the views over Cooper’s Hill, an For more info, visit boundless.co.uk/chase
SSSI Nature Reserve. Take time out to relax in
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