We feast our eyes on architectural gems as well as the
spectacular scenery of the Wye Valley.
At a Glance:
Twekesbury Abbey
Sudeley Castle
Gloucester
Day 1
Following collection from home we head to our hotel on the edge of the Cotswolds arriving with time to relax before evening meal.
DDay 2
This morning we have free time to explore Ledbury, which is home to a number of unique timber-framed buildings including the striking Market House and the large Ledbury Park house. We then have time for lunch in Tewkesbury before heading to Tewkesbury Abbey where we enjoy a 45-minute guided tour marvelling at the fine medieval architecture
B, DDay 3
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 ground - Catherine Parr. In the afternoon, we take a scenic drive through the Cotswolds. The village of Bourton-on-the-Water is regularly voted one of the prettiest in England. We drive through Stow on the Wold on our way back to our hotel.
B, DDay 4
We spend this morning at leisure in Gloucester exploring its attractions, including the medieval Cathedral. This afternoon we head for Ross on Wye, considered by some as the best market town in the UK.
B, DDay 5
Departing after a leisurely breakfast we retrace our steps back to East Anglia.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included
Hotel:
The Gloucester Robinswood is a modern 4 star hotel located on the edge of the Cotswolds. All bedrooms feature hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. No lift but ground floor rooms.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Ardleigh Crown | Ardleigh Crown Public House |
Bramford, Angel PH | Bramford, Angel Public House |
Brentwood George & Dragon | George & Dragon PH, Roman Road, Mountnessing (B1002) CM15 0TZ |
Bury St Edmunds Bus Stn | Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station, Stand 9 |
Capel St Mary (South) | Capel St Mary National Express Stop Southbound Setdown Point: Capel St Mary White Horse Pub |
Chelmsford Services | Chelmsford Springfield Services Lorry Park (Off A12) |
Claydon Crown | Claydon Crown Public House Lay By |
Colchester North Rail Stn | Colchester North Rail Station |
Combs Bus Shelter | Combs Bus Shelter, Ipswich Road (Opp. Esso Garage) |
Copdock - Tescos | Copdock Mill, Tesco Superstore Front Exit Bus Stop |
Debenham Angel | Debenham Angel Public House |
Diss Bus Station | Diss Bus Station |
Eye Town Hall | Eye Town Hall |
Felixstowe Coach Park | Felixstowe Coach Park, Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 7SJ |
Felixstowe Gt Eastern Sq | Felixstowe Great Eastern Square |
Ipswich, West End Rd | Ipswich,West End Road Car Park |
Kelvedon - The Tavern | Kelvedon The Tavern, High Street/Station Road |
Long Stratton | Long Stratton Police Station |
Mendlesham Kings Head | Mendlesham, Kings Head Public House, |
Mendlesham, Denters Hill | Mendlesham, Denters Hill |
Needham Market - Swan | Needham Market, Swan Public House, |
Norwich - Castle Meadow | Norwich, Castle Meadow,(Outside Galloway Office) |
Redenhall/Station Road | Junction of Redenhall Road/Station Road Harleston (Old Duke William PH) IP20 0LB |
Scole - Scole Engineering | Outside Scole Engineering Garage, Scole |
Sproughton | Sproughton, Wild Man Public House |
Stowmarket Railway Stn. | Stowmarket Railway Station. |
Stowupland Dents Corner | Stowupland, Dents Corner, |
Tollgate McDonalds | Stanway, Mc Donalds Bus Stop, Tollgate, CO3 8RG |
Witham Old Post Office | Witham Old Post Bus Stop - Sorting Office (NOT McColls Store) |
Woolpit Church | Woolpit Church |
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