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5-Day Best of England and Wales Tour from London
Day 1
London – The Cotswolds – Circencester – Much Wenlock – Ironbridge – Chester
Our tour begins by journeying from central London back in time to The Cotswolds. First we visit Cirencester, known as the capital of The Cotswolds. We will also visit some of the smaller Cotswold villages, so you have a chance to immerse yourself in the sleepy beauty of these limestone villages. We’ll then continue to Shropshire, where we pass through the historic town of Much Wenlock mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and the Severn Gorge at Ironbridge. Our overnight stop is the pretty English town of Chester. Here you can walk the Roman walls to get your bearings, as well as a bird’s-eye view of the city. It takes about an hour to complete the full route
Day 2
Chester – Snowdonia National Park – Llanberis Pass – Conwy – Chester
We’ll have a leisurely start and then head west to Wales driving through the wild landscapes of the Snowdonia National Park and revel in the mountainous landscapes at the Llanberis Pass, taking in the mountain peaks, waterfalls, lakes, and historic villages. We’ll also visit Conwy, a walled market town famous for Conwy Castle (admission not included), as well as the lovely harbor. You can explore the narrow cobbled streets and take in views of the Thomas Telford Suspension Bridge leading up to the Castle, before we return to Chester in the early afternoon, giving you time to wander the 700 year-old Rows, the only raised shopping arcade of its kind in the world, or take a cruise along the River Dee. B’n’B accommodations for the evening are in Chester.
Day 03
Chester – Peak District National Park – Buxton – Bakewell – Chatsworth House – York
Day 3 is all about Peak District National Park, known for its stunning views and small but bustling market towns. We’ll be visiting pretty Buxton, the highest elevated market town in England! Then we’ll make our way to Bakewell, famous for Bakewell pudding: a delicious English dessert with a flaky pastry base, a layer of sieved jam, and a topping of egg and almond paste. Perfect for an afternoon snack! Another highlight of Bakewell is the lavish and stately Chatsworth House, with plenty to explore both inside and out. We’ll spend our third evening in York.
Day 04
York
You have the whole day to explore York, an ancient walled city founded by the Romans. You can choose to enter York Minster, a 13th-century Gothic Cathedral, or browse the wares in the small shops found within the cobblestoned lanes of the Shambles. We’d love you to join us on a guided walking tour of the city, but the day is free for you to do as you please!
Day 5
York – After A Restful Second Evening In York, We’ll Head South To Newark-On-Trent, A Pretty Town On The River Trent, Boasting One Of The Finest Georgian Market Squares In England. It’s Also Home To Newark Castle And Gardens, Which You’ll Have Ample Time To Explore. We’ll Continue South To Cambridge, A Leafy University City. Enjoy An Must-Do Punt Down The River Cam, And View The Stunning University Buildings From The River (Own Expense). We’ll Then Make Our Way Back To London. If You Would Like To Finish The Tour In Edinburgh This May Be Possible On Request, Please Contact Us For Details. – Newark Castle – Cambridge – London / Edinburgh
After a restful second evening in York, we’ll head south to Newark-on-Trent, a pretty town on the River Trent, boasting one of the finest Georgian market squares in England. It’s also home to Newark Castle and Gardens, which you’ll have ample time to explore. We’ll continue south to Cambridge, a leafy university city. Enjoy an must-do punt down the River Cam, and view the stunning University buildings from the river (own expense). We’ll then make our way back to London. If you would like to finish the tour in Edinburgh this may be possible on request, please contact us for details.
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