Overview

An 8 Day Driving Tour Highlighting the Heart of England & Wales which includes 7 nights accommodation & car rental. Choose from B&B's, Hotels or Manor Homes.

Tour Includes

• 7 nights accommodation as selected
• 7 day self-drive standard car rental with unlimited mileage
• Full English breakfast daily
• Pre-booked accommodation as per itinerary
• Touring map of Britain

Itinerary

Day 1
London
Arrive in London, make your way to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free to explore the city.
Overnight - London

Day 2
Bath
Spend today exploring the city of Bath. A World Heritage Site, Bath is home to some of the finest architectural sights in Europe alongside an extensive collection of museums and attractions. Discover the famous Roman Baths, or visit the 15th century Bath Abbey.
Overnight - Bath area

Day 3
Stratford-upon-Avon
After breakfast travel to Stratford-upon-Avon and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, as well as the Shakespeare Centre. Make a visit to Holy Trinity Church, the parish church where Shakespeare is buried. Visit Anne Hathaway's House. The cottage belonged to the prosperous Hathaway family and was the pre-marital home of William Shakespeare's wife.
Overnight - Stratford area

Day 4
Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Mary Arden's Cottage just three miles outside Stratford-upon-Avon, a countryside museum devoted to showing country life from Tudor times to the present day. This afternoon visit Warwick Castle, Britain's Greatest Medieval Experience. The town centre is easy walking distance from the Castle and is a delight to explore.
Overnight - Stratford area

Day 5
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has been called 'England's finest Tudor town' with good reason, black and white properties are everywhere, many of them listed. Charles Darwin is Shrewsbury famous son, his statue stands outside the library, erected in 1894. Shrewsbury is also known as the ‘Town of Flowers'.
Overnight - Llangollen area

Day 6
Chester
After breakfast, depart for the town of Chester. Encircled by a two-mile ring of Roman and medieval walls. Continue through the Peak District. In the northern area you can roam on wild open moorland with magnificent views, further south, stroll alongside sparkling rivers in wildlife-rich valley. Visit grand houses such as Chatsworth, or the caverns at Castleton featuring stalactites and stalagmites and a boat ride underground.
Overnight - Nottingham area

Day 7
Nottingham
Today discover the legend of Robin Hood. Visit the home of the Sheriff of Nottingham, have lunch at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, said to be the oldest inn in England. Spend the afternoon at the Tales of Robin Hood, which brings the legend to life. Later explore the University City of Cambridge, the city has unrivalled reputation for being a centre of excellence in learning. Cambridge is also rich in museums, ancient churches and historical tradition.
Overnight - Cambridge area

Day 8
Tour Ends
Sadly, it's time to leave the UK, check out of your hotel & make your way home.

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