Althorp, Waddesdon & Bedfordshire Sail
A lovely new holiday based in the lovely town of Bedford with a fabulous itinerary including a visit to the Spencer Family Home - Althorp, a sail along the Great Ouse, spectacular Waddeson and more
Book NowWe’ve a lovely new summer holiday for you based in the heart of Bedford, Joan & David visited Bedford in 2025 and were pleasantly surprised by what the town had to offer, so in true Ogden style we’ve added a holiday for you all to enjoy. We have put a lovely itinerary together which includes free time in the town, a wonderful sail along the River Great Ouse, and visits to stunning St. Albans, the impressive French-Renaissance-style Chateaux – Waddesdon Manor and the Spencer family home of Althorp.
What’s Included
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4 Nights, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
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Entrance to Waddesdon Manor
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Entrance to Althorp
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2 Hour River Great Ouse Sail with Cream Tea
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Visit the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
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Spend free time in S. Albans, Lichfield & Bedford
Day One
We head to our hotel in Bedford enjoying our lunch-stop in lovely Lichfield.
EMDay Two
Today we visit wonderful Waddesdon Manor, a French Renaissance-style chateau, built in the 1870s by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to entertain the fashionable world and house his impressive art collection. During your visit see the stunning interior with spectacular artworks, antique furniture and dazzling displays, the grounds and gardens are also a marvellous spectacle to enjoy and imagine being an invited guest to one of the many weekend parties back in the late 1800's. Following our visit here we pop in to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre - a working steam museum and heritage railway, an extensive 25-acre site amid beautiful countryside, with its stunning, glass-roofed Visitor Centre taking centre stage, there's also a large Museum full of railway artefacts large and small!
B, EMDay Three
Enjoy a free morning around vibrant Bedford today and it's market day!!! Early afternoon be back at the hotel for our transfer to the Priory Marina to board our 2pm River Cruise on board the John Bunyan Community Boat. Our 2 hour sail includes a 'cream tea in a box' and sails from the Marina into the heart of Bedford and back again taking 2 hours in total and a lovely way to see more of the area, going through Bedford Town Lock, under Town Bridge, passing Sovereigns Quay and under County Bridge before returning.
B, EMDay Four
Today we head to the historic Cathedral City of St. Albans for a full day excursion
B, EMDay Five
Returning back to the North West with a visit to Althorp which has been home to the Spencer family for more than 500 years, and contains a fascinating variety of pictures, furniture, ceramics and fine interiors. We return to the North West for around 4.30pm.
BB=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal
Mercure Hotel, Bedford Centre * * * *
Overlooking the River Great Ouse in the heart of Bedford, this 4-star hotel offers modern and comfortable accommodation. Its 121 stylish rooms are decorated in bold colours with sleek furnishings and are each equipped with hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The Riverside Restaurant serves both local and international fare using the finest locally sourced produce alongside beautiful river views. The Riverside Bar offers a wide choice of drinks. Lift.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Accrington,BB5 6PR | Corner of Stanley Street/Abbey Street StanleyHouse Solicitors BB56PR |
| Ainsdale | Miller & Carter,Liverpool Rd, PR8 3BJ Liverpool Road, Ainsdale |
| Aintree | Black Bull Htl, Longmoor Lne, L9 0EA Aintree |
| Allerton | Bus Stops by TSB and Tesco Express Allerton Road, Allerton |
| Altrincham, WA141JY | WA141JY, outside St Johns Barrington Rd, Altrincham |
| Ashton | Bus Stop Opposite The Job Centre Gerrard Street, Ashton In Makerfield |
| Ashton Under Lyne | Bus Station Stand D, Near Tram Stop Ashton Under Lyne |
| Atherton | Punch Bowl, Market St,M46 0DF Market Street, Atherton |
| Bamber Bridge | Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road Bamber Bridge - PR5 6LA |
| Bebington | Train Station, CH63 Bebington |
| Billinge, Rainford Road | Rainford Road, Billinge. WN5 7PF Bus Stop opposite Galloways |
| Birkdale | RBS Bank,Liverpool Rd, PR8 4AT Liverpool Road, Birkdale |
| Birkenhead | Pump House, Shore Rd,CH41 6DN Shore Road, Birkenhead |
| Blackbrook | Blackbrook Rd Shops,WA11 9QA Blackbrook, St Helens |
| Blackburn | Coach Bays, Penny Street Blackburn Outside Temporary Bus Station |
| Bolton | Bolton Interchange, Stand G Great Moor Street, Bolton |
| Bootle | The Big Merton Pub, Merton Road Bootle L20 3BG |
| Bromborough | Royal Oak/Cromwell Pub,CH62 7ES,Bromb Village Rd Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough |
| Bryn | Post Office, Wigan Rd,WN4 0BS Wigan Road, Bryn |
| Burscough | War Memorial, Opp Stanley Institute Burscough |
| Bury | Stand N, Interchange Bus Station,BL90AY Bury |
| Cheadle Village,SK8 1BY | Post Office, Wilmslow Rd near Massie St SK8 1BY Cheadle |
| Chester | Railway Station, CH1 3NS Chester |
| Childwall | The Rocket Pub End of M62, Liverpool |
| Chorley | Opposite Train Station PR7 1BS Shepherds Way, Chorley |
| Coppull | The Spar, Spendmore Lane PR7 4NZ Coppull |
| Crosby | St. Lukes Church, L23 5SE Liverpool Road, Crosby |
| Culcheth | Travelworld WA3 4EJ Jackson Ave, Culcheth |
| Denton | Opposite Halifax M34 3JU Manchester Road, Denton |
| Eccles | Bus Stop Opposite Library M30 0EP Church Street, Eccles |
| Ellesmere Port | Library, Civic Way CH65 0BG Ellesmere Port |
| Failsworth | Pole Travel M35 0AA Oldham Road, Failsworth |
| Farnworth | United Reform Church BL4 9HU Albert Road, Farnworth |
| Fingerpost. WA91AG | Greggs, WA9 1AG Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost |
| Fir Grove | Fir Grove Hotel WA4 2LD Grappenhall, Warrington |
| Formby | Cross Green, Liverpool Road L37 4BH Formby |
| Frodsham | The Bears Paw, WA6 7AF Main Street, Frodsham |
| Golborne | The Police Station WA3 3BU High Street, Golborne |
| Great Sankey | Chapel House Pub WA5 1RU Great Sankey |
| Haydock | Izzys Barbers, WA11 0HU Clipsley Lane, Haydock |
| Heswall | Lighthouse Church CH60 0AJ 188 Telegraph Road, Heswall |
| Hindley | The War Memorial at St. Peters Church WN2 3BG Hindley |
| Hoylake | Ship Inn, Market Street Hoylake, CH47 3BB |
| Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross Hotel L25 0NN Hunts Cross |
| Huyton, L36 6GA | Bus Stop @ Huyton Train Station / Walk In Centre Derby Road, Huyton L36 6GA(Poplar Bank) |
| Hyde | Taxi Rank Before Bus Station Clarendon Street, Hyde |
| Irlam/Higher Irlam | Nisa Store, M44 6EB Liverpool Road, Higher Irlam |
| Johns Ave | Opposite The Library WA11 0LY Johns Ave / Church Road, Haydock |
| Kirkby | Layby at Kirkby Civic Offices Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby |
| Leigh | Headway, Charity Shop. WN7 4NP Bradshawgate, Leigh |
| Leyland | Bus Stop At The Old Police Station PR25 3NN Golden Hill, Leyland |
| Litherland | Bus Stop Outside Library L21 Bridge Road, Litherland |
| Little Hulton | Bus Lay-by, Manchester Road, M38 9US Just Before Lights at Clegg Lane, Little Hulton |
| Liverpool | ** World Museum, William Brown Street ** Liverpool (Lime Street Not In Use) |
| Lowton | St Lukes Church WA3 2ED Church Lane, Lowton |
| Lymm | Poplar 2000 Services Coach Park, Lymm |
| Maghull | Central Square L31 0AE Maghull |
| Manchester | Outside Main Bus Entrance Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester |
| Neston | Ladies Walk Bus Stop Opposite Aldi, Neston |
| Newton | Pied Bull WA12 9SH High Street, Newton Le Willows |
| Norris Green | ASDA, Utting Avenue Broadway Norris Green |
| Old Swan | Black Horse Hotel, Prescot Road L13 5XD Old Swan, Liverpool |
| Oldham | Stand C Cheapside Bus Station Oldham |
| Ormskirk | Bus Stop Park Road, by 22 Snooker Club Ormskirk L39 4RU |
| Orrell | The Mount / Priory Wood WN5 8HQ Orrell Road, Orrell |
| Pemberton | White Swan, White Street WN5 8AU Pemberton |
| Platt Bridge | Iceland, Warrington Rd, Platt Bridge, WN2 |
| Prescot, High Street | High Street Bus Stop Opposite Registry Office Prescot |
| Preston, Ringway | Holiday Inn, Ringway, PR1 3AU Preston |
| Prestwich | Metro Railway Station Forecourt Prestwich |
| Rainford | Bus Stop Outside Newsagents WA11 8HE Church Road, Rainford |
| Rainhill Chats | Chatsworth Road Shops L35 8LE Chatsworth Road, Rainhill |
| Rainhill Vic | Cookhouse (The Vic) L35 0LR Warrington Road, Rainhill |
| Runcorn | Old Town Bus Station Runcorn |
| Sale | Bus Stop Outside Marks & Spencer M33 7AD Washway Road, Sale |
| Salford | Bus Lay-by, Hankinson Way Salford |
| Shevington | Post Office WN6 8HA Shevington |
| Skelmersdale | War Memorial, Sandy Lane WN8 8LA Skelmersdale |
| Southport | Tourist Information Centre PR8 1DL Eastbank Street, Southport |
| St.Helens | Coach Layby St Helens Shaw Street before Station Top end near Rendezvous Shaw Street, St Helens |
| Standish | ALDI Supermarket WN6 0HS Preston Road, Standish (Was Co-op / Somerfield) |
| Stockport | The Pineapple Inn/Travelodge SK4 1AQ Heaton Lane, Stockport |
| Swinton | Opposite Town Hall M27 4EQ Chorley Road, Swinton |
| Thatto Heath | Springfield Hotel, Thatto Heath Rd WA10 3QU Thatto Heath, St Helens |
| Tyldesley | Town Hall M29 8EH Elliott Street, Tyldesley |
| Urmston | Tesco Lostock Road M41 0SU Davy Hulme Circle, Urmston |
| Walkden | Bus Stop top of memorial Rd M28 3AQ Memorial Road, Walkden |
| Wallasey | The Boot Inn/Turnberry's CH44 2AA Wallasey Road, Wallasey |
| Walton | Outside Barnes Travel L4 3QH County Road, Walton |
| Warrington | Classic Home Improvements, Warrington WA4 1AB Knutsford Road (Old Golden Lion Pub) |
| Wavertree | Picton Clock L15 6DL Wavertree |
| West Houghton | LIDL STORE, Opp Cricketers Way West Houghton |
| West Kirby | Train Station, Grange Rd CH48 4EA West Kirby |
| Widnes, Queens Court | Victoria Road, New Development Old Queens Hall, Widnes. WA87RA |
| Wigan | Mesnes Park Terr. Bus Stop Near Drumcroon Gallery Wigan WN1 1RU |
| Winwick | Bus Stop Opp WA2 8RN Winwick Quay Pub Winwick |
| Wythenshawe | Outside Gala Bingo, Rowlands Way Wythenshawe |
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