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Service Rating:Highgrove & Blenheim Autumn Colours
An overnight staying at the 4* Cheltenham Chase Hotel. Admission to Blenheim Park & Gardens & a Highgrove Garden Tour with 2 Course Lunch
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| Accommodation - Delta by Marriott Cheltenham Chase Hotel (Arrival Day: 1) (Nights: 1) | PRICE | AVAILABILITY |
| Double/Twin for Sole | 280.00 | 1 |
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| Passenger to bring Photographic ID | 0.00 | 2+ |
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DETAILED OVERVIEW
Highgrove Garden Tour and Blenheim Autumn Colours
An overnight break staying at the 4* Cheltenham Chase Hotel including a guided tour of Blenheim Gardens, time at leisure in Cirencester and a guided garden tour with 2 course lunch at Highgrove Gardens, home to His Majesty The King. Sunday 13 October 2024 - Route B2 2 Days £240 per person sharing a twin/double room £40 single supplement Front seat supplement £5 for the duration of the tour Price Includes: All coach travel 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast Guided TOur of Blenheim Gardens Private Guided tour of Highgrove Gardens 2 Course Lunch at Highgrove GardensSEE ALSO Highgrove & Blenheim Autumn Colours Monday 14 October 2024
ITINERARY
Day 1
Today we visit Blenheim, where we enjoy a guided walking tour of the gardens. The tour includes the Walled Garden with the impressive Marlborough Hedge Maze & the Butterfly House, home to butterfly species from all around the world it has welcomed visitors to its vibrant tropical climate since the early 1980s. We then make our way to the breathtaking Formal Gardens, a stunning testament to centuries of garden design. Wander through the majestic Water Terraces, see the Duke's Private Italian Garden and uncover the secrets of the tranquil Secret Garden, filled with hidden treasures. Don't miss the Churchill Memorial Garden and the delicately designed Rose Garden, each offering its own unique charm. We arrive at the 4* Cheltenham Chase Hotel in time for dinner.
|Day 2
This morning we visit the town of Cirencester before travelling to Highgrove Gardens. We enjoy a 1.5 hour tour with one of the experienced garden guides followed by a 2 course set lunch.
Guided tour of Highgrove Gardens
His Majesty the King has spent 30 years transforming the grounds of Highgrove into what have been acknowledged as some of the most inspired and innovative gardens in the United Kingdom.
His Majesty's strict adherence to organic and sustainable methods has helped create gardens which are both magical and intriguing while being environmentally sound; encouraging both plants and wildlife to thrive.
The garden tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and is a walk of about 2 miles. All garden tours are led by one of His Majesty's Garden guides. Visitors with walking difficulties should be aware that some paths are unmade. We suggest you wear stout shoes and suitable clothing as the tours continue during wet weather.
2 Course Lunch Sample Menu
Chicken Supreme served with crushed new potatoes, seasonal vegetables & jus
Seasonal Eton Mess using the most seasonal fruit and served with broken meringue pieces & freshly whipped cream
Security Information
All visitors must bring some form of photographic identification with them - ideally a passport, driving licence or bus pass (alternatively two utility bills). Visitors will not be admitted without an identification document.
Mobile phones, photography, binoculars and any form of recording equipment are strictly prohibited. Should a visitor need to use a telephone please speak to a member of staff.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Std Rail Station | 09:30 | 19:30 |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | 08:30 | 20:30 |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop S | 09:10 | 19:50 |
| Saffron Walden High St S | 09:00 | 20:00 |
| Sawston War Memorial S | 08:45 | 20:15 |
| Stansted Mountfit Har S | 09:20 | 19:40 |