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Royal Sandringham & English Shires

Royal Sandringham & English Shires

This tour is simply packed with wonderful attractions from start to finish. The highlight is a visit to Sandringham House, the much loved country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen and the private home of four generations of British Monarchs since 1862.
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Your Itinerary

Monday 01st: We travel to Melton Mowbray, home of the famous pork pie and one of the homes of stilton cheese. We have time for lunch before continuing on to our hotel.
Tuesday 02nd: We begin today with a ride around Rutland Water as we head for historic Stamford. Take a walk around the historic town – there is much to admire, from the beautiful architecture to the delightful shops, with an abundance of coffee shops and pubs to keep you going. There is time for lunch here before we drive to visit the famous Barnsdale Gardens, familiar to many TV viewers as home of the late Geoff Hamilton, and Gardeners World. The gardens comprise 37 individual gardens and features all blended together by the borders into one eight acres garden.
Wednesday 03rd: This morning we make for the little village of Foxton. Here we board ‘Vagabond’, an elegant vintage motor launch, for a cruise on the Grand Union Canal, seeing the Foxton flight of 10 locks, and gently passing through peaceful countryside. We have a treat in store this afternoon as we visit Boughton House, one of the great treasure houses of Europe. The collection here is staggering – arts, rare furniture, porcelain and weaponry. In 2012 the house hosted the cast and crew of Oscar winning film ‘Les Miserables’ and was featured in several scenes.
Thursday 04th: Our destination today is a visit to Sandringham House and Grounds, the Norfolk retreat of Her Majesty the Queen, here we have free time to explore and obtain lunch, returning later this afternoon to the hotel.
Friday 05th: After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.

Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel

The Rockingham Forest Hotel is pleasantly situated just outside the pretty Northamptonshire village of Rockingham, just a short distance from ancient Rockingham Castle. Its rural setting gives easy access to the countryside and all the attractions on this tour. The hotel does not have a lift as all bedrooms are ground and first floor only.

Your Tour Includes

  • All Travel by Executive Coach
  • Four Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
  • Barnsdale Gardens
  • Foxton Locks Boat Trip
  • Boughton House 
  • Sandringham House & Gardens
  • Hotel Entertainment on one evening
  • Porter Service
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