King Charles Gardens At Highgrove
- Duration: 3 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3299
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
We head to Highgrove, on this special break to explore the wonderful gardens at the private Home of King Charles and Camilla the Queen Consort. Since his arrival in 1980 the then, Prince Charles with the help of his gardeners have transformed what was one a bleak landscape into one of the most creative gardens, different areas each with their own character and purpose are interlinked and embody the Princes environmental beliefs. Our special break also includes visits to the stunning Wye Valley with a sail at Symonds Yat & medieval Tewkesbury & Bath.
What's Included
2 Nights, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
2 Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Gardens at Highgrove
Visits to Bath & Tewkesbury
Enjoy the scenery of the Wye Valley by both boat & coach
Day One
We travel to the lovely town of Tewkesbury, with its wonderfully preserved historic streets to explore and the magnificent Abbey it is like stepping back in time. We then continue to our hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner.
Day Two
We'll have a leisurely morning around the hotel before heading off to Highgrove for our 2 hour tour garden tour with one of the gardeners. Learn all about the extraordinary series of gardens including the Stumpery, the magnificent Wild Flower Meadow, impressive kitchen garden and much more. Following our tour we will have free time to browse the Highgrove Shop before heading to the wonderful City of Bath where we spend a few hours this afternoon. Please Note Suitable footwear and photographic ID is required for the tour.
Day Three
We head into the wonderful Wye Valley this morning enjoying a lovely sail on the River Wye from Symonds Yat. Following our cruise we enjoy the scenery as we travel to Ross on Wye where we spnd some free time before returning back to the North West, keeping away from the Motorway and arriving back into Poplar Services for approx, 6.30pm
Other Information
Mercure Bristol, Holland House * * * *
Wonderfully situated in the heart of Bristol this modern hotel offers excellent facilities, including indoor pool and spa area, fabulous restaurant and luxury bedrooms featuring TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Lift.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Day One
We travel to the lovely town of Tewkesbury, with its wonderfully preserved historic streets to explore and the magnificent Abbey it is like stepping back in time. We then continue to our hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner.
Day Two
We'll have a leisurely morning around the hotel before heading off to Highgrove for our 2 hour tour garden tour with one of the gardeners. Learn all about the extraordinary series of gardens including the Stumpery, the magnificent Wild Flower Meadow, impressive kitchen garden and much more. Following our tour we will have free time to browse the Highgrove Shop before heading to the wonderful City of Bath where we spend a few hours this afternoon. Please Note Suitable footwear and photographic ID is required for the tour.
Day Three
We head into the wonderful Wye Valley this morning enjoying a lovely sail on the River Wye from Symonds Yat. Following our cruise we enjoy the scenery as we travel to Ross on Wye where we spnd some free time before returning back to the North West, keeping away from the Motorway and arriving back into Poplar Services for approx, 6.30pm
Other Information
Mercure Bristol, Holland House * * * *
Wonderfully situated in the heart of Bristol this modern hotel offers excellent facilities, including indoor pool and spa area, fabulous restaurant and luxury bedrooms featuring TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Lift.
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