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Service Rating:Steam & Spires in the Cotswolds
4* Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham Hotel: Cirencester, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Sudeley Castle, Tewksbury, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Cheltenham & Hidcote Garden (NT)
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Steam & Spires in the Cotswolds
Discover the very best of Gloucestershire on this wonderful five-day break, staying in style at the 4-star Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham. Marvel at the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral on a guided tour that takes you from its Harry Potter filming locations to the tomb of the murdered King Edward II, then explore the city's charming Quays and museums at your leisure. Step back in time at Sudeley Castle — the only private castle in England where a queen is buried — and walk in the footsteps of Catherine Parr, who lived and died within its ancient walls. Journey through the picture-postcard villages of the Cotswolds to the pretty town of Broadway, before boarding the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway for a nostalgic ride through some of England's most beautiful countryside. Round off the holiday with the elegant regency streets of Cheltenham and the breathtaking gardens of Hidcote Manor, where ten acres of intimate 'rooms' and sweeping vistas await. HOLIDAY INN GLOUCESTER-CHELTENHAM **** Thursday 17 June 2027 5 Days £665 per person sharing a twin/double room £115 single supplement (double/twin for sole occupancy) NT Member Discount £19 Home pick up/set down from £45 per person Front seat supplement £12.50 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Gloucester Cathedral Guided Tour Admission to Sudeley Castle & Gardens Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway Admission to Hidcote (NT)ITINERARY
Day 1
We depart the local area and with a stop on route at Cirencester, we arrive at the 4* Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham hotel late afternoon.
|Day 2
This morning, we make our way into the centre of Gloucester and visit the stunning Cathedral where we enjoy a guided tour. Find out about the fascinating world of the monks who used to live here, visit the tomb of the murdered King Edward II, hear about stunning stained glass, and see where Harry Potter was filmed. Followed by free time to explore the visit of Gloucester, you can visit one of the cities museums, including the Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum, or visit the Gloucester Quays designer outlet centre.
|Day 3
We start our day at Sudeley Castle. With royal contentions entwined in its 1000-year history, the Castle remains the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds - Catherine Parr, who lived and died here. This afternoon we make our way to the picturesque town of Tewkesbury.
|Day 4
After a leisurely breakfast, we enjoy a scenic drive through the Cotswolds to the pretty town of Broadway. From here we board the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and enjoy a journey through to Cheltenham. This afternoon we have time at leisure in the regency town of Cheltenham.
|Day 5
After a leisurely breakfast we depart the hotel and make our way to Hidcote Manor Garden (NT), where you can discover one of the country's great Gardens with its magnificent vistas and dazzling arrays of plants and flowers. Covering an area of 10.5 acres the garden takes visitors on a journey through intimate formal areas revealing a different atmosphere or new vista at every turn. Smaller, more formal garden 'rooms' near the house, give way to more natural areas that blend in with the surrounding countryside further away. We arrive home mid-afternoon.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place S | TBA | TBA |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | TBA | TBA |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | TBA | TBA |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TBA | TBA |
| Hitchin S St Marys Sq | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd S | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop S | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | TBA | TBA |
| Saffron Walden High St S | TBA | TBA |
| South Mimms | TBA | TBA |
| Stansted Mountfit Har S | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | TBA | TBA |
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