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This beautiful area of England features a blend of picturesque Suffolk villages with their timber-framed buildings and crooked streets and some stunning landscapes that were famously brought to life by the artist John Constable. Come along and discover the region as we are joined by a local guide to explore the history and beauty of the towns and countryside.
This beautiful area of England features a blend of picturesque Suffolk villages with their timber-framed buildings and crooked streets and some stunning landscapes that were famously brought to life by the artist John Constable. Come along and discover the region as we are joined by a local guide to explore the history and beauty of the towns and countryside. Also included are visits to the excellent Beth Chatto gardens and Audley End House plus accommodation at the luxurious Wivenhoe House Hotel.
The excellent Wivenhoe House hotel is a beautiful Grade II listed country house set in lovely parkland on the outskirts of Colchester. All bedrooms feature television, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a contemporary restaurant and bar area. Lift to all floors.
Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Admission and Guided tour of Beth Chatto Gardens
Admission to Audley End House
Constable Country guided tour
Excursions as described
Return travel by coach
Day One
We travel south along the motorway system to Colchester and check in to the lovely Wivenhoe Hotel, where we stay for the next four nights.
Day Two
Morning visit and guided tour of the world renowned Beth Chatto Gardens, founded and created by multiple Chelsea Gold Medal winner, Beth Chatto. During our garden walk with a senior member of the Beth Chatto team we are given an in-depth insight into the philosophy and history of Beth Chatto and her gardens. Following our visit we return to Colchester where the rest of the day will be at leisure in the oldest recorded town in the country with its Roman Temple, Norman Castle and medieval timber framed houses.
B, DDay Three
We travel to the delightful medieval market town of Saffron Walden where the market has been held here since 1141. Following a short visit we continue to Audley End House and Gardens to explore life above and below stairs at this decadent Victorian mansion. We return to Colchester via Lavenham, considered to be Britain's best preserved medieval village.
B, DDay Four
Today we are joined by a local specialist guide to explore the delightful scenery and locations that inspired John Constable including his birthplace at East Bergholt and the little hamlet of Flatford Mill, a favourite landscape subject pictured in his most famous painting 'The Hay Wain'.
B, DDay Five
We check out of our hotel this morning and begin our homeward journey.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop | |
Bangor, Nelson Pub | Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub | |
Bangor, Pontio Centre | Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop | |
Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop | |
Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop | |
Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance | |
Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub | |
Caernarfon, Campbell Road | Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road | |
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent. | Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre | |
Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop | |
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port | Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop | |
Caernarfon, Y Glyn | Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road | |
Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop | |
Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre | |
Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop | |
Criccieth, Medical Centre | Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop | |
Ewloe | Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel | |
Gaerwen | Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park | |
Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock | |
Holyhead | Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance | |
Llanberis, Maes Padarn | Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn | |
Llanberis, Spar | Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop | |
Llandegai | Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance | |
Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop | |
Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop | |
Llanfairfechan | Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop | |
Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park) | |
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride | Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride | |
Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop | |
Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage | |
Menai Bridge | Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop | |
Northop | Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop | |
Oswestry | Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park | |
Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office | |
Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) | |
Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop | |
Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station | |
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms | |
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant | |
St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station | |
Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel | |
Wrexham | Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street | |
Y Felinheli, St. Marys | Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop | |
Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
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