Wartime Britain 5 Days - Holiday Inn Stevenage
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF5248
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Our location in Stevenage is perfect for visiting these two great university cities and as a bonus we also explore St. Alban’s, one of the oldest Roman towns in Britain.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Full Day - Bletchley Park
Famous for the secret team who cracked the Enigma Code during WW II, Bletchley Park gives us a glimpse into 1940’s Britain and the efforts of the home front (entry included)./nThe site appears in the Domesday Book as part of the Manor of Eaton. It was first known as Bletchley Park after its purchase by Samuel Lipscomb Seckham in 1877./nThe 2014 film 'The Immitation Game' is set in Bletchley Park and the 2001 film Enigma is set in part here./n
Day 3 - Full Day - Churchill War Rooms
Famous as the the wartime bunker under Whitehall that sheltered Churchill during the Blitz /nThis WW2 bunker and museum tells the story of Winston Churchill’s life and legacy (entry included)./nGlimpse what life would have been like during the war and step back in time in the Map Room, which has remained exactly as it was left in 1945./n
Day 4 - Full Day - RAF Duxford
The aerodrome at Duxford was built during the First World War and was one of the earliest Royal Air Force stations./nToday IWM Duxford is established as the European centre of aviation history (entry included). /nThe historic site, outstanding collections of exhibits and regular world-renowned Air Shows combine to create a unique museum where history really is in the air./n
Day 5 - Return Travel
Holiday Inn
Situated in Stevenage town centre, the Holiday Inn Stevenage is in an ideal location for leisure travellers. Guests can take advantage of the fully equipped on-site gym and relax in the Destinations Restaurant and Bar, offering a range of modern world cuisine.