Hampshire Delights
This tour takes us throughout Hampshire to discover its heritage highlights with stately homes, beautiful gardens and the stunning city of Winchester and its magnificent cathedral.
At a Glance:
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The Vyne Estate and Country House
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Winkworth Arboretum
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Milestones Living History Museum
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RHS Wisley
Day 1
We depart from home and travel to Chineham near Basingstoke where we arrive late afternoon at The Hampshire Court Hotel where Tea/Coffee & biscuits are served on our arrival.
DDay 2
We are in Jane Austin Country and our first visit today takes us to The Vyne, a beautiful house at Sherborne St. John, now in the care of the National Trust. It was here that Jane attended many dinner dances and social gatherings. From here we ride to Godalming and Winkworth, the National Trust's only arboretum. The fruits of one man's vision and passion are this award-winning collection of more than 1000 varieties and shrubs with seasonal flowers on show.
B, DDay 3
This morning we visit the historic City of Winchester, with its magnificent Cathedral. Entry is included and we can explore the stunning interior at leisure. Later we have time to obtain lunch in the city centre and explore before we move on to our afternoon stop - Milestones - a living history museum where you wander down cobbled streets, chat with staff in period costume and explore the shops and factories to experience everyday life from 1810 to 1950.
B, DDay 4
Our final outing takes us first to the splendid Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley. A place full of inspiration, Wisley offers ideas galore, with Wild Garden, Glasshouse, Model Gardens, Fruit Field, Arboretum and spectacular floral displays.
B, DDay 5
After a leisurely breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included
Hotel: The Hampshire Court Hotel– 4*
The Hampshire Court Hotel stands at Chineham on the outskirts of Basingstoke. Part of the prestigious Q Hotels group, hotel facilities include indoor leisure club with indoor swimming pool and gym. Accommodation offers a range of smart, comfortable and stylish bedrooms. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.
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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 | Contact Details |
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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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