Service Rating:Cotswolds Blossom Trail
4* Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham: Batsford Arboretum, Evesham Blossom Trail Guided Tour, Tewkesbury Abbey, Sudeley Castle, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway & Cirencester
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Cotswolds Blossom Trail
Stay at the 4* Leonardo Hotel in Cheltenham: Visit Batsford Arboretum with its swathes of bluebells under the magnolia and cherry blossom trees, enjoy a guided coach tour through the spectacular Evesham Blossom Trail and take a guided tour of the medieval Tewkesbury Abbey. Explore Sudeley Castle & Gardens, the only private castle with a queen buried in the grounds and tour the scenic Cotswolds with a stop in picturesque Stow-on-the-Wold. Steam through the countryside onboard the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, explore the regency town of Cheltenham, and visit charming Cirencester. LEONARDO HOTEL, CHELTENHAM **** Thursday 7 May 2026 5 Days £665 per person sharing a twin/double room £165 single supplement (double/twin for sole occupancy) Home pick up/set down from £40 per person Front seat supplement £12.50 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Admission to Batsford Arboretum Evesham Blossom Trail Guided Tour Tewkesbury Abbey Guided Tour Admission to Sudeley Castle & Gardens Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam RailwayITINERARY
Day 1
We depart the local area and make our way to Batsford Arboretum, spring is the perfect time to visit Batsford with swathes of wild garlic, bluebells ad grape hyacinths complimenting the beautiful blossom of the magnolias and flowering cherries. We arrive at the 4* Leonardo hotel late afternoon.
|Day 2
This morning, we are joined by a local guide for a guided coach tour of the Evesham Blossum Trail. For over 40 years the Vale of Evesham Blossum Trail has been recognised as one of the top 'wonders of spring'. The blossom usually appears between mid-March and mid-May with plum and apple blossom being the most common sight along the Trail. We have time for lunch at leisure in Tewkesbury, before heading to Tewkesbury Abbey, where we enjoy a guided tour marvelling at the fine medieval architecture.
|Day 3
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 4
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. In the afternoon, we take a scenic drive through the Cotswolds, driving through the delightful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold before returning to our hotel
|Day 5
We depart the hotel, and with a stop on route at Cirencester, 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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