South Downs, Sussex and Portsmouth
Beautiful Berkshire & Secrets of Surrey
THURSDAY 20TH – MONDAY 25TH APRIL
£519pp
During this spring break we spend time surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the South Downs, Sussex, and Portsmouth. We enjoy time in quaint market towns, historic cities and looking over the surrounding area from the sky, from Spinnaker Tower. Day 1 After collection from home, we travel to Hampshire, arriving late afternoon at the Langstone hotel for 4 nights stay – dinner, bed & breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served on arrival. Day 2 This morning we drive East, heading into the South Downs National Park. We pass the famous Goodwood House, heading through the town of Midhurst and head west, enjoying views of the beautiful woodlands and open grassy plains of the National Park. We eventually reach Petersfield, a quaint market-town where we can enjoy lunch right in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The town has a variety of local shops, as well as a museum and art gallery, well worth a visit! Later on, we visit Stansted Park Garden Centre where we have a chance to explore the centre and look at its variety of flowers, gifts and other items. There is also a Farm shop and Café on-site, as well as a Pavilion Tearoom very close by. Day 3 Our day takes us east to the cathedral city of Chichester. At the heart of Chichester lies the Tudor Market Cross and Norman Cathedral surrounded by a host of independent shops, restaurants, pavement cafés and a number of galleries. This afternoon visit Bognor Regis for a short time. Be sure to enjoy the towns many parks and gardens, or just relax at one of the town's cafés or public houses. The town also hosts a delightful promenade and has a small pier. Day 4 We head a short distance to Portsmouth where we arrive at the Emirates Spinnaker Tower – the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast and Britain’s best viewing tower. You receive a voucher for Cream Tea here which you can use at any point in your day in Portsmouth. Afterwards, the rest of the day is yours in Portsmouth, perhaps visit the Historic Dockyard, home of ‘Victory’ and ‘Mary Rose’, visit the lovely Cathedral, or maybe enjoy a stroll along the seafront or just sit and relax and watch the ships come and go. Day 5 After breakfast, begin the journey home, returning back to East Anglia by early evening where the door to door collection service will be waiting to return you home.
THURSDAY 13TH – MONDAY 17TH APRIL
£549pp
This tour features an excellent selection of attractions, including a relaxing river cruise, a Royal Borough, a stunning garden and a stately home. Day 1 Following collection from home we head to Bekonscot Model Village, with over 90 years of history, 1.5 acres of well kept and detailed model buildings. We continue to our hotel where we have time to unpack before dinner is served. Day 2 For our first outing we head for the picturesque Thames side town of Kingston-upon-Thames with its riverside setting. We have some time at leisure before we depart for the splendid Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley. The garden here is a place full of inspiration, offering ideas galore, with Wild Garden, Glasshouse, Model Gardens, Fruit Field, Arboretum and spectacular floral displays. Day 3 Today we travel through the rolling Surrey countryside to the county town of Guildford, with its magnificent Cathedral and cobbled high street. There is time to explore the individual shops and obtain lunch. From here we travel to stunning Polesden Lacey, near Dorking. The late Queen Mother remarked ‘This is a nice house….’ on her honeymoon at Polesden Lacey. This country house with glorious views across the Surrey Hills and glittering interior is designed to impress Royalty the world over. Day 4 This morning we have a short drive taking in some of the beautiful Berkshire countryside as we head for Henley-on-Thames, famous for its annual regatta. We have a short time to explore the town before we board our boat for our 1-hour river cruise along the Thames. Afterwards, we head to Royal Windsor where you could enjoy lunch, visit the famous Windsor Castle or one of its many independent stores or quaint streets. Day 5 After a leisurely breakfast, we make out way home calling at Polhill Garden Centre along the way.
AT A GLANCE ] Polesden Lacey ] Thames River Cruise ] RHS Wisley The Hampshire Court Hotel
AT A GLANCE ] Spinnaker Tower ] Cream Tea Voucher ] Chichester, Bognor Regis The Langstone Hotel The Langstone Hotel is a stunningly individualistic hotel situated on the south coast between Portsmouth and Chichester on the northern shore of Hayling Island overlooking Langstone Water. Hotel facilities include Lifestyle Health and Leisure Club with swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. All bedrooms are en suite, with satellite television, pay movies, radio, telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. www.langstonequays.co.uk
The Hampshire Court Hotel stands at Chineham on the outskirts of Basingstoke. Part of the prestigious Q Hotels group, hotel facilities include indoor leisure club with indoor swimming pool and gym. Accommodation offers a range of smart, comfortable and stylish bedrooms. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee
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making facilities. The hotel has a lift. www. hampshire-court.hotel-rez.com
Half Board Single room supp:
Half Board Single room supp:
£110pp £36pp
£106 £36pp
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