County Of Essex Southend-On-Sea
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TANG3826
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 Day - Tour No AB5014
This tour is based in the coastal town of Southend with included visits to Audley End House, Colchester Castle, RHS Garden Hyde Hall and Tiptree Jam Museum.
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
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Southend Seafront - visitbritain/daniel bosworthIncluded in Cost
Included in Cost- Coach travel
- 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
- porterage
- entrance to Audley End House
- train ride on Southend Pier
- entrance to RHS Hyde Hall
- entrance to Colchester Castle
- visit to Tiptree Jam Museum & cream tea
Itinerary
Day 1 Morning departure for the journey to Southend-on-Sea and the hotel for a four night stay.
Day 2 Today you will visit Audley End House and Gardens, to enjoy the spacious grounds and estate of one of England’s grandest mansions. Whether you are exploring the servant’s wing, state rooms, stables, kitchen garden or beautiful grounds, you will discover what life was like above and below stairs. After lunch you will travel to Tiptree Jam Museum, shop and tea rooms for a short tour of the museum followed by a cream tea before returning to the hotel.
Day 3 This morning you will visit Colchester Castle. Construction of Colchester Castle began in around 1076 and was completed by around 1100, for use as a Royal fortress by William I – son of William the Conqueror. One of the most striking aspects of the Castle is its imposing keep, said to be the largest example of a Norman keep in Europe. Return to Southend for a free afternoon.
Day 4 You will travel to RHS Garden Hyde Hall, a haven in the heart of rural Essex. Highlights include a beautiful hilltop garden, rose garden and a fascinating Mediterranean-inspired Dry Garden. You will return to Southend for the afternoon and we have included a return train ride on the famous pier.
Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey
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Colchester Castle Back to topAccommodation
Holiday Hotel The Park Inn by Radisson Palace
In the centre of Southend-on-Sea, the hotel is opposite the vibrant Southend Pier and amusement park. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, WiFi, toiletries, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift, bar and restaurant.
3 Single rooms with no supplement
Holiday insurance £36