ENGLAND
Belvoir Castle © Nick Fry
Nottingham
Robin Hood Weekender This weekend is a real Robin Hood discovery as we learn all about the fabled story from Nottingham’s very own ‘Robin Hood’. We also get to understand the city’s thriving textile industry and enjoy lunch during a delightful 3 hour cruise. Visits to Sherwood Forest and Southwell Workhouse round off our tour.
Robin Hood Country & ‘The Crown’ Jewel of Castles This mid-week package combines the historic delights of Nottingham’s most famous son, Robin Hood, with a trip to Lincolnshire for visits to Lincoln with its stunning cathedral plus a canal cruise, as well as Belvoir Castle, as seen on Netflix’s The Crown. This a great alternative to our Robin Hood Weekend tour! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Guided Tour of Nottingham & River Cruise We start first thing with a 3 hour part walk/part step-on guided tour by ‘Ezekial Bone’, Nottingham’s official outlaw, Robin Hood! We stroll around the Victorian Lace Market, once the commercial heart of a world-wide empire in machine made lace, learning about the evolution of Nottingham’s textile industry. We hear the truth behind the Robin Hood legend with masterful storytelling by our aptly dressed guide. This afternoon we take to the water for a relaxing 3 hour cruise on the River Trent. As we sail, we tuck into a 2 course traditional roast lunch with tea and coffee , taking in the lovely scenery and superb views of the historic city.
PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Guided Tour of Nottingham & River Cruise
We start first thing with a 3 hour part walk/part step-on guided tour by ‘Ezekial Bone’, Nottingham’s official outlaw, Robin Hood! We stroll around the Victorian Lace Market, once the commercial heart of a world-wide empire in machine made lace, learning about the evolution of Nottingham’s textile industry. We hear the truth behind the Robin Hood legend with masterful storytelling by our aptly dressed guide. This afternoon we take to the water for a relaxing 3 hour cruise on the River Trent . As we sail, we tuck into a 2 course traditional roast lunch with tea and coffee , taking in the lovely scenery and superb views of the historic city.
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EXCLUSIVE TO ALBATROSS The Robin Hood tour has been tailor made for Albatross.
Day 3 Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Newark & Southwell Workhouse This morning we enjoy an adventure at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre , gateway to the historic woodland with many beautiful trails and legendry home of Robin Hood, one of the world’s best loved folk heroes. We follow a trail through the forest to discover its most famous ancient resident, the Major Oak Tree. With a canopy spread of 28 metres, this amazing tree is the oldest oak in Britain and fabled to have been used as a shelter for Robin and his Merry Men as they outwitted the forces of law. We have free time for lunch in Newark-on-Trent. In the afternoon we indulge in a sobering social history at the atmospheric Southwell Workhouse . It offers a fascinating vignette of how the poor lived as we explore the rooms, vegetable garden and yards and find out about the role of the workhouse and how it evolved through time. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 3 Lincoln Cathedral & Boat Cruise This morning we visit magnificent Lincoln Cathedral . One of Europe’s finest gothic buildings dating back to the 11th century, our visit includes a 1 hour floor tour where an expert guide takes us on a journey revealing hundreds of years of history. We have free time for lunch and a wander around the city, before we finish our day with a relaxing 1 hour guided canal cruise taking in the sights of Lincoln and the surrounding countryside. An entertaining commentary is included so we don’t miss a detail. Day 4 Belvoir Castle & Gardens & Southwell Workhouse This morning we visit Belvoir Castle , used as ‘Windsor Castle’ in series 3 of the hugely successful Netflix series, The Crown. We embark on a guided tour of the castle and learn about the rare treasures and impressive painting collection as we walk in the footsteps of past Dukes and Duchesses. We have time to explore the choice of gardens including the Rose Garden, Japanese Woodland, Hermits Garden and Dukes Walk to mention but a few. In the afternoon, we return to Nottingham and visit Southwell Workhouse . It offers a fascinating vignette of how the poor lived as we explore the rooms, vegetable garden and yards and find out about the role of the workhouse and how it evolved through time. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
River Trent, Nottingham
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