Bristol’S Heritage
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TANG4378
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 Days - Tor number AB4131
Bristol has some great attractions within a short distance from the city. We have included a train ride, boat ride, visit to the Clifton Observatory and a visit to Gloucestershire and Berkeley Castle
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
Itinerary
Tyntesfield. © Visit BristolDay 1 Morning departure for the journey to Bitton where you will enjoy a return journey on the Avon Valley Railway with a cream tea before continuing to the hotel for a four night stay.Day 2 Today travel to the Clifton Observatory, where you can explore the museum and discover its hidden secrets and vast heritage. The Observatory has the best view of the nearby Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the Avon Gorge, originally designed by Brunel and completed after his death. Afterwards you will visit Tyntesfield, an ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house, richly decorated and furnished with a collection of over 72,000 objects, with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol.
Day 3 Today you will transfer to Bristol to enjoy a day at leisure and explore the many attractions Bristol has to offer including many museums and galleries. Stroll along the waterfront and perhaps visit SS Great Britain or Arnolfini, one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts, or just shop. We have included a boat trip with commentary detailing the fascinating history of Bristol Docks and surrounding area whilst enjoying a cream tea.
Day 4 A visit to Berkeley Castle – a Norman castle with a great hall, dungeon, kitchens, drawing rooms, tapestries, silver, fine furniture and paintings. There are also beautiful gardens to explore. You will return to the hotel late afternoon.
Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.
Included In Cost
- Coach travel
- 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
- tea/coffee included after dinner
- return train journey on the Avon Valley Railway with a cream tea
- boat trip & cream tea
- entrance to Clifton Observatory
- entrance to Tyntesfield Estate
- entrance to Berkeley Castle
Images
Clifton Suspension Bridge © Visit Britain Eric NathanImages
Avon Valley Railway © Visit BristolImages
Back to topAccommodation
Your holiday hotel Mercure Bristol North The Grange
A stylish blend of traditional and contemporary design set in 18 acres of landscaped gardens creates a relaxed comfortable atmosphere throughout this stunning country house hotel. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, WiFi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Bar, lounge, restaurant and gardens.
NB: The hotel does not have a lift, but ground floor rooms are available.
Single room supplement £100
Holiday insurance £24.50 (70 years and over £44.00)