Enjoy a fabulous weekend break taking in Highclere Castle - ITV's Downton Abbey and visits to Windsor & Oxford
Book NowWe are delighted to offer you the chance to visit TVs Downton Abbey with Entrance to the Castle and Gardens Included, see this stunning house that captured the imagination of the writers of this now World Famous TV show. In real life Downton is Highclere Castle, one of Englands most beautiful Victorian Castles. It has been home to the Carnarvon Family since 1679 and sits amid 1000 acres of spectacular parkland. In 1922 the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, and his colleague Howard Carter famously discovered the Tomb of the Egyptian Boy Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, today, the 8th Earl and Countess have opened an Egyptian Exhibition throughout the cellars to celebrate the 5th Earls achievement. Our break also includes visits to Royal Windsor and the City of dreaming spires Oxford
What's Included
2 Nights - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Entrance to Highclere Castle - to include, House, Gardens & Egyptian Exhibition
Spend free time in Oxford & Windsor
Day One
To Oxford today with free time to explore this delightful city - The City of Dreaming Spires. Explore the historic streets and see the amazing architecture in this University City on the banks of the Thames before heading to hotel.
EMDay Two
We have a leisurely morning then head to the vibrant market town of Newbury to spend a few hours, as it's the last Sunday of the Month the local Artisan Market should be taking place, but don't worry if not there's plenty to keep you busy. It's then onto the highlight of our weekend and our afternoon visit to stunning Highclere Castle. We have included entrance to the spectacular House - which you will of course recognise as Downton Abbey, you will also get the opportunity to wander the stunning gardens and explore the fascinating Egyptian Exhibition before returning to our hotel.
B, EMDay Three
Off to splendid Windsor today for free time to enjoy the many delights of this spectacular royal town. Browse the shops, enjoy lunch in one of the tearooms or pubs, take a walk or sail along the river or why not take a tour of the magnificent castle. There is plenty to keep you occupied, we return to the North West for approx. 6.30pm
B=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South * * * *
Relax in style and comfort at the 4* Courtyard by Marriott, Oxen bar and grill will be the perfect place to grab an aperitif and to dine in style. Bedrooms offer those amazing Marriott beds, TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & AC. Lift.
Please note the hotel is different to the one advertised with our Holiday Brochure, this is due to the original hotel closing for a full refurbishment and will no longer be open on our travel dates
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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 |
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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 | Stop D layby, 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 | Coral Betting Shop 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 | Thomas Cook CH60 0AL 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 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 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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