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STEAM TRAINS, GRAND UNION CANAL, AND MIDLAND MEMORIES
BRIDGERTON, BATH & THE COTSWOLDS
CRACKING CRUISE, CARS AND CASTLES
AVON’S CALLING
A Bridgerton-themed tour of Bath’s iconic filming locations, including Featherington House and Lady Danbury’s Residence, plus a visit to Wilton House, the Duke of Hastings’ London home. Enjoy a scenic drive through Cotswold villages. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Bath | Bridgerton Themed Guided Walking Tour of Bath | Burford | Stow-on-the-Wold | Wilton House & Gardens | Scenic Cotswolds We depart from your home and travel to Wiltshire arriving in the afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening. DAY TWO – Bridgerton Guided Walking Tour and Bath This morning we travel to the city of Bath. Where we will meet a guide who will take us on a Bridgerton walking tour of the city. They will show us around the iconic filming spots including Featherington House, Lady Danbury’s Residence and Gunters Tea Rooms, where the Bridgerton’s and Featherington’s gossip. Following our tour, the rest of the day is free to explore this 18th century spa city at leisure. DAY THREE – Scenic Costwolds Drive - Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford This morning we set off on a wonderful scenic drive into the beautiful Cotswolds Countryside. We enjoy a stop at Stow-on-the-Wold, a quintessential English town with a fine selection of shops, chic bistros, Cotswold inns and cosy tea shops. Later we journey to Burford. Its broad main High Street is lined with 17th and 18th Century buildings which appear to have changed little for hundreds of years. DAY FOUR – Salisbury and Wilton House This morning we visit historic Salisbury, home to timbered buildings, the Gothic Cathedral housing the Magna Carta, museums, and historic houses. In the afternoon, we head to Wilton House, known as Hastings House in Bridgerton, with locations like Clyvedon Castle and St James’s Palace. Explore the gardens, including London’s ‘Hyde Park’ and the Palladian Bridge, featured in the series. DAY FIVE – Departure After breakfast, this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route. Drive | Salisbury DAY ONE – Arrival
A nostalgic holiday to Derbyshire, this new tour combines some of the best of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicester into a fabulous experience, including a lunch cruise, a visit to the magnificent Belvoir Castle and all things transport in Crich! HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Buxton | Guided Robin Hood-Nottingham Themed Tour | Belvoir Castle | Crich Tramway Village & Tram | Southwell Workhouse | Great British Car Journey | River Trent Cruise | Nottingham | Bakewell DAY ONE – Buxton and Arrival We depart for Derbyshire, stopping in the spa town of Buxton, nestled in the Peak District. Explore the ornamental gardens, Buxton Pavilion, or the historic Georgian Crescent before continuing to our hotel. DAY TWO – Nottingham and River Trent Cruise We begin the day in Nottingham with a part-walking, part step-on guided tour led by the city’s official Robin Hood, Ezekial Bone, who shares the real story behind the legend. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing 3-hour River Trent cruise with a traditional 2 course roast lunch and scenic views of the historic city. DAY THREE – Belvoir Castle and Southwell Workhouse This morning we visit Belvoir Castle, famously used as Windsor Castle in The Crown, for a guided tour showcasing its treasures and gardens. In the afternoon, we explore Southwell Workhouse to discover how the poor once lived and how the workhouse system evolved. DAY FOUR – Great British Car Journey and Crich Tramway Village This morning we visit the Great British Car Journey, exploring over 130 iconic vehicles that showcase the history of British motoring. In the afternoon, we head to Crich Tramway Village to ride vintage trams and
Discover the must-see cities of maritime Bristol and elegant Bath, along with a stylish garden, the National Waterways Museum, a beautiful scenic drive, and Westonbirt Arboretum. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Painswick Rococo Garden | National Waterways Museum | Wells | Bristol | Westonbirt Arboretum | Bath DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and travel to our hotel located in Gloucester This morning is to the stunning Westonbirt Arboretum home to one of the most spectacular tree collections in the world, which now features a treetop walkway, accessible to all. We then visit Bath, with time to explore before returning to our hotel to relax before dinner this evening. DAY THREE – Wells and Brunell’s SS Great Britain A scenic drive this morning through the Somerset Levels, Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge to the lovely medieval city of Wells. We then continue to Bristol, where the harbour side and shopping areas offer a variety of attractions and retail experiences. We have included admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain, once the longest passenger ship in the world. DAY FOUR – Painswick Rococo Garden, National Waterways Museum and Departure with time to relax before dinner this evening. DAY TWO – Westonbrit Arboretum, Bath Today begins at Painswick Rococo Garden which was designed in the 1740s as a fanciful pleasure garden for the owner of Painswick House and his guests. Delight in the magical follies and spectacular views of the Cotswold countryside. After lunch, we head to Gloucester to visit the National Waterways Museum, where we’ll explore the fascinating history of the UK’s inland waterways through engaging exhibits and interactive displays. We’ll then begin our journey home, with comfort stops en route.
Sail and rail across the Midlands. Enjoy visits to the Museum of British Road Transport, Baddesley Clinton House, and the Black Country Living Museum, creating lasting memories. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Coventry Museum of British Road Transport | Baddesley Clinton House | Union Canal Trip from Foxton | Great Central Railway Steam Journey | Severn Valley Railway Journey | Black Country Living Museum DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and travel to Warwickshire arriving mid- afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening. DAY TWO – Museum of British Road Transport and Baddesley Clinton House Our day begins at Coventry with a visit to the Museum of British Road Transport, home to over 400 artefacts from the golden age of cars and cycles. After time for lunch, we head to Baddesley Clinton House near Warwick, a moated 15th-century sanctuary with plenty to explore. DAY THREE – Grand Union Canal and Great Central Railway This morning, we head to Foxton to board the elegant ‘Vagabond’ for a scenic canal trip, passing the Foxton flight of 10 locks and peaceful countryside. We then travel to Leicester for a steam train ride on the Great Central Railway, crossing Swithland Reservoir to Loughborough. DAY FOUR – Severn Valley Railway and Black Country Living Museum We ride to Kidderminster and join the Severn Valley Railway for a ride along the valley to Bridgnorth, passing through delightfully restored stations on the way. From here we head for the Black Country Museum in time for lunch. If you’re a fan of ‘Peaky Blinders’, you may recognise the museum as many scenes were filmed here! DAY FIVE – Departure After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.
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enjoy its period charm and scenic views. DAY FIVE – Bakewell and Departure
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and first head to Bakewell where you have some time to explore before we make our journey home.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Welcome tea & coffee & biscuits on arrival ✔ Great Central Railway Journey ✔ Foxton Locks Cruise ✔ Severn Valley Railway Journey ✔ Black Country Museum ✔ Admission to Coventry Transport Museum ✔ Admission to Baddesley Clinton.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Admission to Painswick Rococo Garden ✔ National Waterways Museum ✔ Admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain ✔ Admission to Westonbirt Arboretum.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Welcome tea & coffee on arrival ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner each evening ✔ 3 hour river cruise with 2 course roast lunch ✔ Belvoir Castle entrance & guided tour ✔ Admission to Southwell Workhouse ✔ Admission to Great British Car Journey Museum ✔ Admission to Crich Tramway Village.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Tea & coffee on arrival ✔ Bridgerton Themed Guided Walking Tour of Bath ✔ Admission to Wilton House & Gardens.
MERCURE GLOUCESTER BOWDEN HALL HOTEL | GLOUCESTER Located on the outskirts of picturesque Gloucester and set among 12 acres of Cotswolds greenery, the Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel is the ideal country retreat. Recently refurbished public areas have brought this hotel back to its former glory, boasting a breathtaking blend of traditional and contemporary design that will satisfy any guest. Locally inspired artworks, bespoke crystal chandeliers, and soft pastel shades create a leisurely atmosphere with a touch of English elegance. The hotel has a lift.
BEST WESTERN PLUS BLUNSDON HOUSE HOTEL | WILTSHIRE Set in 30 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, the Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel has extensive leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool and gym, two superb restaurants and three comfortable bars. All bedrooms are en suite and offer the modern-day facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard, including tea & coffee making facilities and a TV. The hotel has a lift.
THE CHESFORD GRANGE HOTEL | KENILWORTH The Chesford Grange hotel, is located near the banks of the River Avon with great links to the surrounding area. Hotel facilities include a health club, indoor swimming pool and spa. All bedrooms are en suite with tea & coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, and a hairdryer. The hotel has a lift.
HOLIDAY INN SOUTH NORMANTON ALFRETON | DERBYSHIRE This modern, welcoming hotel is ideally located within a short drive of the beautiful Peak District. Bedrooms are stylish and well equipped with a TV, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, iron, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a lift.
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