Blenheim Palace & Historic Gloucester Cruise
Blenheim Palace & Historic Gloucester Cruise
Book NowJoin us as we head to the outskirts of Newbury in Berkshire to our base, the 4-star Doubletree by Hilton. The highlight of our tour takes us on a visit to magnificent Blenheim Palace to wander gilded staterooms as you walk in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill, discover priceless collections of portraits, tapestries, and furniture on this wonderfully historic day out. Uncover the stories behind Gloucester’s historic dockyard where fifteen Victorian warehouses stand proud guardians over Britain’s most inland port. Step onboard the historic pleasure cruiser and Dunkirk Little Ship Boadicea II, sit back and relax as you journey along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, don’t forget to visit the quayside exhibition to learn of the little ships amazing past and wartime bravery. Don’t miss out on this great historic mini tour.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
Admission to Blenheim Palace and Gardens
45 min cruise on Boadicea II, Gloucester
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement - £70.00
Itinerary
Thursday
Depart Leyland at 08.30hrs for our journey to Berkshire with a lunch stop in Lichfield, Staffordshire en-route, depart Lichfield at 13.30hrs to continue our journey to the hotel, enjoy welcome tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival while your luggage is taken to your room.
Friday
Following breakfast head into the Cotswolds to visit magnificent Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and recent filming location for Bridgerton, return to the hotel mid-afternoon, allowing time to relax at the hotel or perhaps go for swim in the hotels indoor pool.
Saturday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast, on the return journey home we make a stop at Gloucester Historic Dockyard where we take a cruise on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal on Boadicea II before having time to explore and obtain lunch. Re-join the coach at 15.00hrs to continue our journey home.
| SRS | £70.00 | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Double tree by Hilton Newbury North Oxford Road Newbury RG20 8XY |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4-Star |
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| Hotel Website | https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nbyndbi-doubletree-newbury-north/ |
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| Hotel Contact | 01635 247010 |
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| About the hotel | The Doubletree by Hilton Newbury North is a modern hotel, conveniently located to the motorway making for easy access to attractions on this tour. Relax in the indoor swimming pool or meet up with friends old and new in the pleasant guest areas and bar. Guest bedrooms are spacious, stylish, air-conditioned rooms, a comfortable place to relax following a busy day exploring. |
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TV |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No - Low level hotel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Laptop Safe |
| AC | Yes |
| Pool | Yes |
| 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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