Glorious Gloucestershire Royals, Rails & Sail

Discover Gloucestershire and soak up the idyllic landscapes, gently rolling hills and honey-coloured villages of the Cotswolds on our relaxing break, including magnificent Highgrove House.

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Discover Gloucestershire and soak up the idyllic landscapes, gently rolling hills and honey-coloured villages of the Cotswolds on our relaxing break. Based in the heart of the county, the highlight of this tour is our exclusive tour of the renowned Highgrove Gardens, the private residence of His Royal Highness King Charles III and Queen Camilla. We also experience a journey on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway plus a cruise on the River Thames.

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Host

4 nights half board

Visits to Stratford-upon-Avon & Henley-on-Thames with a river cruise enroute

Admission, guided tour & two-course lunch at Highgrove Gardens

Excursion to Cirencester

Journey on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway

Day 1

After departing, we head to our hotel with a visit to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon on the way.

Day 2

We head to the beautiful and historic Cotswolds village of Broadway, where it’s all aboard the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway for a journey towards Cheltenham. Enjoy the pretty views across the Cotswolds via this heritage locomotive and comfortable carriages. After our journey, we return to our hotel this afternoon.

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Day 3

Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before enjoying our afternoon excursion to Cirencester. Often referred to as ‘the capital of the Cotswolds’, this charming market town is home to the Corinium Museum, an award-winning collection of local archaeological finds from over two-hundred thousand years of history. The museum is best known for its extensive collection of Roman artifacts found from Corinium, Roman Britain's second largest city (admission not included).

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Day 4

After breakfast, we head to Tetbury; once an important market for the Cotswolds wool trade, the town is now better associated with boutique shopping, fine dining and its royal connections. Later, we visit nearby Highgrove, the private residence of His Royal Highness King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Joined by one of his Majesty’s experienced guides, we tour the King's gardens, which include the other-worldly Stumpery Garden, the whimsical Thyme Walk and the Chelsea award-winning Carpet Garden; you'll see Highgrove through the eyes of royalty! Following our tour, we enjoy an included two-course lunch in the Orchard Room, where you'll be surrounded by fascinating paintings of The King and his family. Don’t forget to visit the Coronation Pavilion where you may like to purchase a souvenir of your visit.

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Day 5

After checking out this morning, we head to Henley-on-Thames, one of the most beautiful towns in England and home to the famous Royal Boating Regatta. Here, we have arranged a sightseeing cruise on the River Thames before we continue our journey home.

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Holiday Inn 3* (Swindon)

This modern hotel offers a leisure centre, an international restaurant, and a scenic garden terrace. The bright and airy guest rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, and a flat-screen plasma TV with satellite channels.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Swimming Pool
Lift

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA