4* Liverpool & Rhs Bridgewater Gardens
- Duration: 4 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEI8654
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
4 days
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This lovely weekend break takes you to 3 of the greatest cities in the north west of England - Chester, Liverpool and Manchester PLUS a visit to the fabulous RHS Bridgewater with lots of free time to explore them all. You'll be staying at the lovely 4* Mercure Haydock which is ideally located as a base from which to visit all of them. We hope you have a fabulous time.
An ideal choice for:
* Anyone looking for a great mix of shopping, culture and history
* Garden lovers
* Couples and friends who fancy a fun-filled break with lots of free time
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
Day 1
After joining your coach at your convenient local pickup point, head towards Chester and some time to explore this historic city before travelling on to check in to your hotel and dinner.
Days 2-3
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel every morning before enjoying our INCLUDED excursions, returning to your 4* hotel every evening for dinner and a natter with your fellow travellers.
Day 4
Enjoy a final hearty breakfast before rejoining your coach for the homeward journey, full of great memories and maybe some new friendships?
Chester
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationThis may be the best-preserved walled city in England, with its galleried streets, Roman Wall, Tudor houses, and unique medieval shopping experience at the famous ‘Rows’, where the shops are quite literally ‘on top of each other’. This is a fascinating city where you can truly combine a love of history with some truly inspiring shopping opportunities!Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings. You are walking where Roman Legionaires marched to war, Viking raiders wreaked havoc and Norman invaders conquered Anglo Saxons!
Liverpool with guided coach tour
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationFull of history, culture and friendly people, Liverpool is the ideal destination to discover and enjoy. A bustling city with a wonderful collection of museums, galleries, shopping and dining, there really is something for everyone. Enjoy a tour of this world famous city that has so many famous names to its credit, from the Beatles to Cilla Black, and even Steve Jobs, you will discover the Liverpool story and learn more about what makes it such an amazing place. See iconic sights from the modern Metropolitan Cathedral locally nicknamed "Paddy's Wigwam" to the Liver Building and the life blood of the city in the River Mersey. The coach will take you to the historic Albert Dock complex with a great range of visitor attractions including the iconic ‘Beatles Story’. You can also take a ferry across the Mersey or visit the historic city centre. Liverpool is a vibrant, artistic city full of life waiting for you to explore.
RHS Gardens of Bridgewater
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationIf you have visited other RHS venues, or just love gardens you will love a visit to the new RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford. Created in 154 acres of the former Worsley New Hall Estate, with the Bridgewater Canal forming the southern boundary, it is the RHS's first new garden since 2001, and is one of Europe's largest gardening projects. This beautiful garden opened in 2020 and was designed by world famous landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith. Amongst the highlights you can enjoy are an oasis of calm in the Paradise Garden, the Chinese inspired four season themed Streamside Garden and the fabulous Orchard Garden.Manchester
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationKnown throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. And today the city combines this heritage with a progressive vision to be a city that delivers surprise and delight in equal measures. Manchester city centre is jam-packed with unique and eclectic restaurants, bars, shops, museums, galleries. Whether you are a shopper, culture vulture or party animal Manchester has something to delight everyone. One of the best things about the city is its diversity. Ultra-modern buildings share the skyline with the more traditional such as the neo-Gothic Town Hall. You might want to explore Chinatown or even the Curry Mile!Tour includes
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast and dinner each evening
- Free time to enjoy Chester
- Free time to explore Liverpool with guided tour
- Visit to Manchester
- Entrance to RHS Bridgewater
- Direct Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate
Accommodation
Mercure Haydock Hotel
The 4-star Mercure Haydock Hotel is set in a traditional Georgian mansion-style building, built around a central courtyard. The hotel is surrounded by its own beautifully landscaped grounds, making it a great option for those looking to unwind. The hotel is home to enjoy the Bistro-style Beechers restaurant, which serves contemporary European cuisine in elegant yet laid back surroundings. The Lounge and Conservatory bar offers an impressive selection of drinks and light refreshments. Bedrooms are a good size with ensuite facilities, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities and a flat screen TV. The hotel does not have a lift but a number of ground floor rooms are available on request. Please advise of any requirements at the time of booking.
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