Hidden Gems In The Heart Of England

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Pack your bags with a desire for adventure and journey with us into the heart of England. From our base at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, a 17^th-century mansion in the Leicestershire countryside, we embark on our expedition of discovery, visiting the impressive Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, well-known for its famous pork pie, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon with a cruise down the lovely Avon River. With a 2-for-1 bar offer thrown in, there’s no turning back on this escapade to the very heart of England!

Itinerary

Belvoir Castle & Melton Mowbray (full day)

We start our day with a visit to Belvoir Castle, ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland and home to the Manners family for the last five hundred years. Pronounced Beaver Castle, this impressive mock castle lies on the site of a historic castle, originally built after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Since then, the castle has been rebuilt at least three times and has made regular appearances on Netflix’s The Crown, standing in for Windsor Castle.

Next, we travel to Melton Mowbray, the quintessential English rural town. Be sure to pick yourself up a pork pie or two at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and try it with a chutney while you wander through the town centre and marvel at the many fascinating historic buildings.

Stratford-upon-Avon & Avon River cruise (full day)

Today, we make our way to Stratford to enjoy the passing scenery, plants, and wildlife on the riverbanks of the Avon River on a relaxing boat cruise. Afterwards, we spend time in Stratford-upon-Avon, the idyllic birthplace of William Shakespeare. There’s plenty to see, with many picturesque, thatched cottages and timber-framed houses throughout town. Walk in the legendary wordsmith's footsteps and see the Bard’s birthplace or pay your respects at his final resting place at Holy Trinity Church.

Rutland Water Cruise & Leicester (full day)

Rutland Water is a large, horseshoe-shaped reservoir set within three thousand acres of beautiful English countryside on the borders of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Here we enjoy a relaxing cruise. * We then journey to Leicester, where we spend some free time in the city. Did you know that Leicester is home to the burial place of King Richard III and is the base for the National Space Centre?

*On selected dates, Rutland Water Cruise will be replaced with a heritage train journey on the Great Central Railway.

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• Return coach travel
• 4 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, near Market Bosworth with dinner & breakfast
• 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
• Excursions to Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, Stratford-upon-Avon & Leicester
• Free time in Market Bosworth
• Cruise on the River Avon
• Rutland Water Cruise* 
  
  

  *On selected dates, Rutland Water Cruise will be replaced with a heritage train journey on the Great Central Railway.

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• 4 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, near Market Bosworth with dinner & breakfast
• 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
• Excursions to Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, Stratford-upon-Avon & Leicester
• Free time in Market Bosworth
• Cruise on the River Avon
• Rutland Water Cruise*  

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self drive highlights

• 4 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, near Market Bosworth with dinner & breakfast (all meals buffet style)
• 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
• Excursions to Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, Stratford-upon-Avon & Leicester
• Free time in Market Bosworth
• Cruise on the River Avon
• Rutland Water Cruise *
  
  *On selected dates, Rutland Water Cruise will be replaced with a heritage train journey on the Great Central Railway.

Accommodation

Bosworth Hall Hotel

The Bosworth Hall Hotel is situated in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, approximately half a mile from Market Bosworth. Set in 11 acres of landscaped gardens, this 17^th-century mansion still boasts original features including an oak-panelled main hall with Tudor stone fireplace. Hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant and leisure club with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym (small charge applies). All meals are buffet style.