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Winchester, Windsor & The Cotswolds
Enjoy a great long weekend break to southern England that includes full day excursions to Winchester and Windsor, as well as visiting the charming Bourton-on-the Water and the market town of Shrewsbury.
Relax on a long weekend break to southern England based at the excellent Hilton Reading hotel. We’ll discover the unspoilt cathedral city of Winchester, England's ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great, in addition to delightful Royal Windsor with its charming cobbled streets, historic buildings and of course the majestic castle; the Queen’s favourite weekend home which has been a Royal Palace and fortress for over 900 years. Also included are visits to captivating Bourton-on-the-Water in the immensely picturesque Cotswolds Region and the pretty town of Shrewsbury.
HILTON READING
A modern and contemporary hotel situated on the outskirts of Reading. All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning, television, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi, mini bar, iron / ironing board, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar plus a leisure club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
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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 travel to the enchanting Cotswolds and spend some time in picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ with beautiful bridges crossing the tranquil River Windrush. We then continue to the Hilton Reading and check-in.
DDay Two
We spend the day in Windsor where there will be time at leisure to explore this delightful market town set in a glorious location on the Thames. You might like to visit the magnificent castle which was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. Windsor also offers great shopping, beautiful parks and gardens, riverside walks and boat cruises plus an excellent range of cafes and restaurants.
B, DDay Three
Today we visit historic Winchester, the former capital of England with fine architecture and charming waterside trails to explore. Popular for its bustling shopping streets and thriving contemporary arts scene, Winchester is best-known for its eleventh century Cathedral and the Great Hall which for over 700 years has housed the mysterious King Arthur's Round Table. Winchester College is the oldest continuously running school in the country and has been used as a location to film a number of blockbusters such as Harry Potter and Les Misérables.
B, DDay Four
We check out this morning and head to Shrewsbury, one of England's finest medieval market towns famed for its castle, verdant parklands, half-timbered Tudor houses and over 660 listed buildings. There is also a great variety of shops to browse. Enjoy a lunch break and a look around here before we continue on home to North Wales.
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 | |
| Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop | |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Llandygai | Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance | |
| 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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