Battle Of The Proms Highclere Castle
Battle Of The Proms Highdere Castle
Book NowJoin us as we head to Oxfordshire for our Battle of the Proms Highclere Castle tour. Join in the pomp and ceremony of this quintessentially British party in the wonderful grounds overlooking Highclere Castle, location of period drama Downton Abbey. Enjoy being part of a two-hour emotional and uplifting spectacle of cavalry display with the horsemen and women of the Worcestershire Cavalry, gun salute, cannon fire with over 200 cannons, fireworks, vintage entertainment, a wonderful orchestral programme with all the ‘Last Night at the Proms’ favourites, a magnificent Red Devils British Army parachute display and choreographed ariel Spitfire display. Unpack your picnic and uncork the wine or your favourite tipple, join in the spirit, wave you Union Jacks for a wonderful afternoon and evening to remember. During our stay enjoy a visit to Oxford, ‘City of Dreaming Spires’.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Welcome Tea/Coffee on arrival
Dinner, bed and breakfast Friday and Sunday
Bed and Breakfast with a packed meal provided Saturday (instead of dinner) to take to the Battle of the Proms.
En suite bedrooms
Entrance to RAF Cosford
Ticket to Battle of the Proms- Highclere Castle
Entrance to the National Memorial Arboretum
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£150.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Friday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to the 4-star Courtyard by Marriott, Oxford South with a lunch stop at RAF Cosford en-route with time to explore and obtain lunch, depart Cosford at 13.30hrs as we continue the journey to the hotel where you'll receive a warm welcome while your case is taken to your room.
Saturday
Following breakfast make the short journey to the quaint bustling market town of Abingdon-on Thames, this rare gem is steeped in history dating to the Saxon era, giving claim to being the 'oldest, continually inhabited town in England', take the opportunity to explore, obtain lunch and stock up on your picnic items and drink of choice to add to the packed lunch provided by the hotel for later today, the packed lunch will replace dinner at the hotel this evening. Depart Abingdon at 13.00hrs, returning to the hotel for time to relax before joining the coach at 15.30hrs to head to Highclere Castle for an afternoon/evening of wonderful entertainment at the Battle of the Proms. Enjoy a picnic, wave your flag (provided) and get into the spirit as a wonderful Spitfire display accompanies opening pieces of the classical programme, sing along to 'Last Night at the Proms' favourites, experience an emotional Battle Symphony with cannon fire, enjoy wonderful firework displays, just some of the highlights of this wonderfully British party in the park.
Important Note: Please dress for the British weather, umbrella's/parasols are permitted but you must stand at the back or at the edge of the viewing area, the Proms ends at 22.00hrs so make sure you have a coat or something to keep away the chill. You are welcome to bring small coolers, sturdy folding chairs, picnic blankets etc on this holiday. Don't forget your cutlery for your picnic and glasses, corkscrews etc for your favourite tipple (knives that you take on site are restricted to domestic knives with blades 5inch and under, folding knives must not have a blade over 3 inches). There are water points on site to top up your refillable containers with drinking water. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in the viewing area.
Sunday
Following a leisurely start join the coach at 11.00hrs for our journey into Oxford the 'City of Dreaming Spires' take time to explore this beautiful university city, made up of 38 independent colleges and filled with wonderful architecture, museums, galleries and great places to shop, allowing time to obtain lunch in one of the many eateries. Re-join the coach at 16.00hrs to return to the hotel.
Monday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a lunch stop at the National Memorial Arboretum en-route, depart the NMA at 14.30hrs to continue our journey home.
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| SRS | £150.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Courtyard Oxford South, 6 Milton Gate, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4FP |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| About the hotel | This modern hotel is conveniently situated for visits to Highclere Castle for the Battle of the Proms and Oxford. Guest bedrooms are spacious, bright and contemporary with the added comfort of Hypnos beds with crisp white bedding, air conditioning and soundproofing for a great nights sleep. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Safety deposit box |
| AC | Yes |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
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