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Kew Orchid Festival & Blenheim Palace
Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of colour, culture, and magnificent plant life during the annual Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens. This event brightens up the winter months with its lively display of flora. This year's festival takes inspiration from the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar, showcasing its stunning natural beauty and incredible biodiversity. You can explore Madagascar's tropical paradise, including its lush rainforests, tropical dry forests, and over 3,000 miles of coastline, all beautifully reflected in a spectacular array of themed floral displays inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to discover the splendid Blenheim Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, surrounded by exquisitely landscaped parkland and stunning formal gardens.
CROWNE PLAZA READING EAST
The Crowne Plaza Reading East Hotel has recently been fully refurbished and is set in landscaped podium gardens. The hotel features two restaurants, a bar, the Esprit Wellness & Spa with a 19m heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and an extensive gym with Life Fitness equipment. All bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning, television, telephone, Wi-Fi, Iron / Ironing Board, safe and tea / coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
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Admission to Kew Orchid Festival
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Admission to Blenheim Palace & Gardens
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Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point
Day One
We journey south via the motorway network to the outskirts of Reading and check in to the Crowne Plaza Reading East where we stay for the next two nights.
DDay Two
This morning we visit Windsor, where cobbled streets wind through a landscape of historic treasures including its magnificent castle that has been a Royal Palace and fortress for over 900 years. Perhaps visit the castle and explore its exquisite grounds, maybe consider a panoramic adventure on an open-top bus tour or enjoy a leisurely cruise on the picturesque River Thames. This afternoon we travel to RHS Kew Gardens for their annual Orchid Festival, a celebration of vibrant flora to brighten up the winter months. Don't miss the extraordinary giraffe weevils and explore installations of extinct species. You can also see the central horticultural display at the heart of the Princess of Wales Conservatory alongside some of the Malagasy orchids that are very delicately cared for by the team at Kew.
B, DDay Three
Following breakfast we check-out and travel to exquisite Blenheim Palace. Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting a diverse history. Enter the Palace and discover the gilded State Rooms and priceless collections set against striking stonework, and explore beautiful parkland, sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake. After our visit we continue 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 |
|---|---|
| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop |
| Bangor, Nelson Pub | Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub |
| Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop |
| 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 |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop |
| Llandygai | Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance |
| 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 |
| Oswestry | Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station |
| St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station |
| Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel |
| Wrexham | Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street |
| Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
