ENGLAND
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Salisbury Cathedral
Soaring Spires & Scented Southern Gardens
Experience two of the crowning glories of southern England on this packaged weekend tour taking in both Salisbury and Winchester. Our hotel near Salisbury is an ideal springboard for a fascinating day in this gorgeous medieval city, including a guided tour and cream tea at the magnificent Cathedral. A free morning in Winchester, another of England’s finest cathedral cities, and a stroll in Hampshire’s delightful Sir Harold Hillier Gardens provide a perfect finale. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Salisbury We spend today in the wonderful medieval city of Salisbury, with its historic streets and alleyways and half-timbered buildings. We enjoy the morning at leisure, perhaps visiting one of the fascinating museums (Salisbury Museum, Arundells or The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum), admiring the 18th-century Mompesson House or simply browsing the mix of high street and independent shops. This afternoon, we visit the city’s highlight: magnificent 13th-century Salisbury Cathedral . This vision of medieval beauty boasts the UK’s tallest spire, a working 14th-century clock and an original copy of the Magna Carta. Our visit to this 800-year-old masterpiece includes a guided tour and a tasty cream tea . Day 3 Winchester & Sir Harold Hillier Gardens A morning free in historic Winchester provides a fabulous opportunity to explore England’s former ancient capital as we wish. Amongst the sights in its medieval and Georgian centre are majestic Winchester Cathedral, the coronation site of many English monarchs, the 13th-century Great Hall, home to King Arthur’s Round Table; and the exterior of Jane Austen’s House, where the author died in 1817. We can also choose to visit some of Winchester’s charming museums and shops, and relax over lunch in one of its many appealing restaurants This afternoon, we visit nearby Sir Harold Hillier Gardens , an arboretum covering 180 acres with an unparalleled collection of oaks, camelia, magnolia
Winchester Cathedral
The Chapter House & Magna Carta
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
The Stones Hotel Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire
Situated in the Wiltshire Downs just north of Salisbury, The Stones Hotel provides a comfortable and modern base. The attractive low-rise hotel offers stylish rooms in a range of sizes, all of them finished in smart grey tones and accessorised with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. While the hotel has no lift, it has plenty of ground-floor rooms. The contemporary decor extends to the restaurant, which offers booth and table seating and serves locally sourced and seasonal food. Guests can relax in the comfortable bar and lounge area and enjoy alfresco drinks on the pleasant terrace and patio in warm weather. • Ground-floor rooms • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 3 Nights Half Board Twin from £254pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £96 Based on Friday arrivals
and rhododendron. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Inclusions • Porterage • Welcome tea/coffee • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral including a guided tour and cream tea • Entrance to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Why not replace one of the above days with a visit to magnificent Longleat!
The Great Hall, Winchester
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