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Heritage & Culture Collection
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Did you know we offer a selection of bespoke heritage breaks?
These exclusive self-drive tours give you the chance to explore the story of Britain, where the country’s vast cultural heritage is enclosed within magnificent houses, spectacular castles, captivating museums, underground tunnels, beautiful gardens, awe-inspiring cathedrals and more.
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These tours are carefully planned to deliver a unique insight into many of the properties we visit with private guided tours and other special extras such as introductory talks and afternoon teas. Our aim is to provide you with a hassle‑free service from the moment you book.
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Whether you decide to travel by car or train, your holiday starts when you arrive at the hotel, where a welcome drink reception awaits. You will be travelling with a group of like‑minded individuals and a friendly tour manager will be on hand to assist you throughout your stay.
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The Rich Heritage & Beautiful Gardens of the Brecon Beacons
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Officially known as Bannau Brycheiniog, the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons and beyond awaits on this special break, a land shaped by the Ice Age and filled with a mosaic of intriguing properties and fragrant gardens.
We delve into its beauty with a journey on the heritage Brecon Mountain Railway and take a peek into a host of spectacular estates, including Craig Y Nos Castle, the former home of Italian opera singer Adelina Patti.
A male Welsh choir performance plus a cornucopia of horticultural excellence completes our celebration of Cymru, from the global plant varieties at the National Botanic Garden of Wales to the idyllic flowery meadows of Newton House.
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Northumbria – a Kingdom of Magnificent Castles
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An ancient and fascinating kingdom, Northumbria’s spectacular dramatic coast is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and this ruggedly striking county is home to more castles than any other in England, reflecting its turbulent past and conflicts during the Border Wars.
We tread the path of ghosts, witches and wizards, discovering many of the castles that call this bold region home on this adventure to the North East, including mighty Bamburgh, haunted Chillingham and iconic Alnwick.
We also delve deeper into the past with a visit to the atmospheric Holy Island of Lindisfarne, shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
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Heroes, Spies & GIs – Stories from a Country at War
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From Bentley Priory to Bletchley Park, a number of quiet manor houses are unassumingly nestled in the sleepy countryside of the Home Counties, all with wartime secrets enclosed within their historic walls.
On this break we discover heroic tales of resilience and bravery during Britain’s ‘Darkest Hour’; stories of pioneering codebreakers, fearless pilots and tireless plotters at the headquarters of RAF Fighter Command. We also stand in the very bunker where key Battle of Britain decisions were made, while our tour of the Imperial War Museum Duxford illuminates a century of aviation history.
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Order a Heritage brochure to your door or view our online brochure below:
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