Visit 2 of London's most iconic Buildings - Westminster Abbey, the site of every coronation since that of William The Conqueror and Buckingham Palace including Garden Highlights Tour.
This magnificent and world-famous building is England’s most important church and has been the site of every coronation since that of William The Conqueror in 1066, except for Edward V (the boy king), who was presumed murdered in the Tower of London before he could be crowned, and Edward VIII who abdicated 11 months after succeeding his father and before the date set for his coronation.
It was here fifty years ago, on June 2nd 1953 that Queen Elizabeth II was crowned and where King Charles was crowned last year on the 6th May.
As fabulous day at the Palace, combining a visit to the State Rooms with a guided walking tour of the most remarkable features of the beautiful garden. Described as 'a walled oasis in the middle of London', it boasts more than 350 types of wildflowers, over 200 trees and a three-acre lake.
The Garden Highlights Tour includes the beautiful Herbaceous Border, the summer house, the Rose Garden, the enormous Waterloo Vase and the Palace tennis court, where King George VI and Fred Perry played in the 1930s.
Your visit will start with a self-guided tour of the magnificent State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, with a multimedia guide. Your tour includes the special display Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession. After the State Rooms there is time for you to take in the panoramic view of the lawn from the Garden Café on the West Terrace and to visit the Garden Shop before the start of your Garden Highlights Walking Tour - Duration 45 Minutes.
1 Night – Oatlands Park Hotel
Dinner 3 Course - 1 Evening
Full English Breakfast - 1 Morning
Entrance to Westminster Abbey - Including Guided Tour
Afternoon Tea - Cellarium Cafe
Buckingham Palace State Rooms - Including Audio Guide
Garden Highlights Tour - Guided
Departure Times/Itinerary/Luggage Labels will be forwarded to you approximately 10 days prior to travel.
Day 1
Join us as we head to central London. On arrival, enjoy an Afternoon Tea (Finger Sandwiches, Selection of Pastries, Homemade Scones) in the Cellarium Cafe part of the 14C fabric of the Westminster Abbey, where the Monks kept their stores of food and drink. After we are met by our Guides, Westminster Abbey, is a national shrine that over the centuries has witnessed numerous royal coronations and houses the tombs of royalty and great British personalities.
Late afternoon we head to our hotel located on the outskirts of London to check in, relax and freshen up before a 3 Course Dinner in the Restaurant.
Day 2
A Buffet Hot/Cold Breakfast begins our day, before we make our way to Buckingham Palace to enjoy firslty our visit to the State Rooms - Including The Royal Portraits Exhibition, This exhibition will chart the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day, bringing together more than 150 photographic prints, proofs and documents from the Royal Collection. After time for Lunch, join the Highlights of the Garden Tour, which includes the beautiful Herbaceous Border, the summer house, the Rose Garden, the enormous Waterloo Vase and the Palace tennis court, where King George VI and Fred Perry played in the 1930s.
We depart London late afternoon to re-trace our steps home.
B=Breakfast Included, L=Lunch Included, D=Dinner Included
Nestled in the heart of Weybridge, Surrey, Oatlands Park Hotel is a magnificent Country House Hotel set within ten acres of gardens. Each of the individually furnished bedrooms offers modern comforts, while guests can savour delectable cuisine paired with spectacular views at the Mulberry Restaurant. For a perfect end to the day, Bar 1509 serves exquisite cocktails and nightcaps in an elegant setting. Combining historical charm with modern luxury, Oatlands Park Hotel is an exquisite retreat.
Each of the 157 guest rooms are individually designed, offering unique character and charm. Following an extensive refurbishment, the luxury bedrooms have been completely updated and modernised to provide the highest standard of comfort, whilst retaining a timeless elegance that Oatlands Park Hotel is known for.
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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Burntwood | The Wych Elm Pub Bridge Cross Road Burntwood | |
Cannock | The Bus Station Cannock | |
Hednesford | The Bus Stop Outside Tesco Victoria Street Hednesford | |
Lichfield | The Bus Station Lichfield | |
Rugeley | The Bus Station Rugeley | |
Stafford | Outside the Police Station Eastgate Street Stafford | |
Sutton Coldfield | McDonalds Lower Parade Sutton Coldfield | |
Tamworth | Assembly Rooms Corporation Street Tamworth |
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