East Of England Culture With Retail Therapy
- Duration: 4 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TANG4677
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
4 days
4 Day - Tour No AW5091
Our tour is based just outside Colchester and visits the stunning city of Cambridge, Stonham Barns Park for their Christmas Craft Market and Lakeside Shopping Centre.
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
Included in Cost
Included in Cost- Coach travel
- 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
- drinks station on arrival
- guided tour of Cambridge
Itinerary
Day 1 Morning departure for the journey to Colchester and the hotel for a three night stay.Day 2 This morning you travel to the famous University City of Cambridge. The city has many fascinating attractions, not least of which the many colleges. You will meet the guide for a tour of Cambridge ending with a visit to the American Cemetery. Afterwards you will have a chance to explore the city fully and obtain lunch.
Day 3 Today you will head to Stonham Barns Park for their Christmas Craft Market. Where you will find locally made gifts or perhaps go to the onsite retail park for that extra gift. Afterwards you will visit the historic town of Bury St. Edmunds, famous for its Abbey Gardens and the Angel Hotel where Dickens had Mrs. Pickwick to stay. Perhaps drop in and enjoy refreshments before returning to your hotel.
Day 4 After breakfast, depart the hotel and travel to Lakeside Shopping Centre, a large out-of-town shopping centre located in West Thurrock, with over 245 stores and services. Time for some Christmas shopping and lunch before departing at 14.00 hours to continue the homeward journey.
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Hotel Best Western Marks Tey Hotel
The hotel is ideally located just four miles from Colchester - Britain’s oldest recorded town All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Restaurant, spacious lounge/bar area, gardens, indoor pool, steam room, sauna and gym.
NB: No lift, some rooms available on the ground floor can be requested.
Single room supplement £90
Holiday insurance £23.00 (70 years and over £41.00)