Jockeys training, National Stud, © VisitBritain / Rod Edward
Cambridge Belfry Hotel
Cambridge Belfry Hotel, Cambridge Located just 10 miles from the centre of Cambridge, the hotel is attractively designed in open countryside to the west of the city. Public areas are comfortable, spacious and based around the courtyard or overlooking the hotel’s lake. • 4 star • 120 bedrooms • Lift • Indoor swimming pool • Coach parking
National Stud Newmarket • Sa ron Walden • IWM Duxford • Cambridge Botanical Garden
Cantering around Cambridge
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Cambridge and the surrounding area o er a wonderful range of things to do. Breathe in on this tour, a land of lazy waterways, rolling countryside, majestic cathedrals and stately homes, in addition to bustling market towns and quaint villages. Tours are based on Thursday departures.
5 days from £442 including:
Day 1 Travel to your hotel near Cambridge. Day 2 O we trot to the National Stud at
1141 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This afternoon, ‘take to the skies’ at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. From the air eld where they rst ew, see Spit res and get up close to gigantic aircraft whilst walking in the footsteps of the men and women who served here. Day 4 First stop is the University of Cambridge Botanical Garden. An ever-changing tapestry of colour, holding a collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world. Encouraging a great diversity of wildlife, the garden is a green oasis in the city. On then for time at leisure in the city itself. Historic and cosmopolitan, known for its beauty, history, and culture. Day 5 Homeward journey.
• 4 nights half board near Cambridge with: Porter service Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Guided tour of the National Stud, Newmarket • Admission to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford • Admission to Cambridge University Botanical Garden 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £442
Newmarket. Home to resident stallions and ex- racehorse legends, nd out what goes on behind the scenes in making potential future champions of the turf. As a working stud, the content of the tour varies throughout the year. This afternoon, head to the market town of Bury St Edmunds. Explore medieval streets and Georgian squares, where every pathway and old building has a story to tell. Day 3 Today begins in picturesque Sa ron Walden, with its heritage re ecting the wealth of this medieval, market town across the ages. Explore the quirky, cosmopolitan market, held here since
England Bure Valley Railway ©VisitNorfolk
Mercure Hotel
Mercure Hotel, Norwich A modern hotel providing great service and excellent facilities located just 2.5 miles from the centre of Norwich. • 4 star • 107 bedrooms • No lift but some ground oor rooms • Coach parking
Sandringham Estate • Norwich • Norfolk Broads • Bure Valley Steam Railway • The Poppy Line
Norfolk… a Royal Retreat
We have extended our popular Norfolk Broads tour to allow additional time in this lovely region. In addition to admission to Sandringham Estate, we now include 2 nostalgic railway journeys, a Broads cruise and city tour... a truly enjoyable tour.
Day 1 Travel to your hotel near Norwich. Day 2 Morning guided tour of Norwich, by coach and on foot. This afternoon, the highlight of the tour for many, is a visit to the house and gardens of Sandringham Estate (usually open from Easter and closed on certain days in July: ask us for details). Built for Edward VII, Sandringham has passed through generations of royals but the decor remains true to its Edwardian heritage. Day 3 Explore the beautiful Broads with a journey on the Bure Valley Steam Railway before transferring to Wroxham Bridge for a leisurely
Broads cruise. Enjoy an afternoon beside the seaside with a trip to the coastal resort of Great Yarmouth and its ‘Golden Mile’ of attractions. Day 4 First stop today is the Victorian seaside town of Sheringham. Join the “Poppy Line”, a lovingly run Heritage Steam Railway. Experience the nostalgia of times gone by at the station and see some of the most beautiful stretches of the North Norfolk coast. Disembark at Holt station. Transfer for time at leisure in this Georgian town or venture to the seaside town of Cromer. Day 5 Homeward journey.
5 days from £402 including:
• 4 nights half board near Norwich with: Porter service Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Guided tour of Norwich
• Admission to Sandringham Estate • Bure Valley Steam Railway journey • Broads cruise • North Norfolk Railway Journey 2027 price per person Apr
Thursford Christmas Spectacular – the ultimate Christmas experience Set in the magical surround of mechanical organs and fairground carousel, a cast of over 120 performers deliver an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. Nov & Dec 2027 – 3 days/2 nights from £274. Contact us for details.
£402 £429
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