Gloucester Stunning Snowdrops

Itinerary

Itinerary

ItineraryDay 1 Morning departure for the journey into the Cotswolds with a visit to Bourton-on-the- Water for some free time and lunch before continuing to the hotel in Gloucester for a two night stay.

Day 2 Today you will head for Worcester, best known for its magnificent cathedral and for the world renowned Worcester Porcelain. Free time to explore before heading to Colesbourne  Park, recognised as ‘England’s Greatest Snowdrop Garden’ by Country Life. The gardens comprise of approx. 10 acres of formal snowdrop walks around the house and lake, with further parkland and an arboretum to explore farther afield. 

Day 3 After breakfast, depart the hotel and visit the delightful cathedral city of Gloucester, where you will have the chance to explore and discover some of its history. You will also have time for lunch before departing for Painswick Rococo Gardens, the country’s sole surviving complete Rococo garden. Famed for having one of the largest naturalistic paintings of snowdrops in the country and the hidden valley is unforgettably carpeted with white for a few weeks at the start of spring. You will depart the gardens at 15.30 hours to commence the homeward journey.

NB: Garden is built in a valley, some paths are both steep and uneven and may not be suitable for passengers with walking difficulties. 
NB: Snowdrops being in bloom are subject to Mother Nature’s weather conditions

Included in cost

Included in cost

• Coach travel
• 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• entrance to Colesbourne Park
• entrance to Painswick Gardens

Painswick

Painswick Gardens

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Accommodation

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Holiday Inn Gloucester Cheltenham
A modern hotel located close to Gloucester and an ideal base to visit the area. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, WiFi, hairdryer, iron/ironing board and tea/coffee making  facilities. Bar, lounge, restaurant, terrace, indoor pool and gym.

NB: No lift, however ground floor rooms are available on request.

Single room supplement £60

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