Cambridge. Constable Country & Bury St Edmunds
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3556
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
A lovely summertime tour to East Anglia, taking in highlights of Suffolk & Cambridgeshire with guided tours of the area made famous by the 18th-century paintings of John Constable, and the university city of Cambridge. We also enjoy free time in the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds - where our hotel is based.
What's Included
4 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
Guided Constable Country Tour
Guided Tour of Cambridge
Visits to Felixstowe & Bury St. Edmunds on Market Day
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Excursion 1
Today we discover idyllic villages on a guided tour of Constable Country. We'll visit the birthplace of the famous painter at East Bergholt - an unspoilt village with many fine old houses and cottages. We also see the church at Dedham, with its 131ft tower, and the little hamlet of Flatford Mill - both favoured landscapes for his paintings, with one of his works being named after the mill. From here we head towards Felixstowe where we spend the afternoon - perhaps enjoy some fish and chips at the seaside!
Excursion 2
This morning we are off to the famous university city of Cambridge. The city has many fascinating attractions, not least of which are the many colleges. We first meet our guide for a tour of Cambridge ending with a visit to the American Cemetery. Following our tour enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Maybe have a punt along the river and obtain lunch before we leave.
Excursion 3
Wednesday is Market day in the historic town of Bury St. Edmunds, held in the Buttermarket and Cornhill, dating back to before the days of William the Conqueror. The town is also famous for its Abbey Gardens and the Angel Hotel, where Dickens had Mrs Pickwick stay.
Other Information
Best Western Priory Hotel * * *
The Best Western Priory Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds with landscaped gardens and old priory walls making a tranquil environment. All bedrooms are ensuite with television telephone, radio, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift but there are ground-floor rooms and a few stairs to the first floor.
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