ENGLAND
5 DAYS from £368
Tewkesbury Abbey
Cotswolds, Castles & The Wye Valley
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From our base near Cheltenham, we are ideally placed to explore the Cotswolds to the east and the beautiful Wye Valley to the west. We feast our eyes on architectural gems, Tewkesbury Abbey, Sudeley Castle and Gloucester Cathedral, as well as the spectacular scenery of the Wye Valley.
Gloucester Cathedral
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Ledbury & Tewkesbury Abbey
Day 4 Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye & Symonds Yat We spend this morning at leisure in Gloucester exploring its attractions, such as the medieval Cathedral, which was used in most of the Harry Potter films as Hogwarts. Time permitting, we could also take a 45-minute sail around the quays and docks. In the afternoon we head for Ross-on-Wye, considered by some as the best market town in the UK. After our visit we could detour to the spectacular Symonds Yat, renowned for is natural river scenery and the magnificent view from Symonds Yat Rock. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
This morning we have free time to explore Ledbury, which is home to a number of unique timber-framed buildings. Among them, we can admire the striking Market House and the large Ledbury Park house. We can also visit Ledbury Heritage Centre, Butcher Row House Museum and the 16th Century Painted Room featuring Elizabethan wall paintings. We then have time for lunch in Tewkesbury, before heading to Tewkesbury Abbey. We enjoy a 45 minute guided tour of the stunning Abbey, marvelling at the fine medieval architecture. Day 3 Sudeley Castle & Cotswolds We start our day at Sudeley Castle . With royal connections entwined in its 1,000-year history, the Castle remains the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Catherine Parr, who lived and died here. In the afternoon, we take a scenic drive through the Cotswolds, driving through the delightful market town of Stow-on-the- Wold before returning to our hotel.
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham Barnwood, Gloucestershire plus The Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham is ideally located just off the M5, a short drive from both Gloucester and Cheltenham. The 125 air-conditioned bedrooms are bright and comfortable, equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a bright, airy restaurant and a modern bar and lounge. • Ground floor rooms • Health club • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £368pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £119
INCLUSIONS • Guided tour of Tewkesbury Abbey • Entrance to Sudeley Castle
View from Symonds Yat Rock
Sudeley Castle
Albatross Approved Rating: ✓ Visited ✓ Inspected ✓ Graded
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