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SOUTH
WONDERFUL WELLS
REVISED
A WEEKEND ON THE THAMES
NEW
FROM £519
REF: BWL
4 DAYS
FROM £529
REF: BTA
4 DAYS
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The historic Swan Hotel is fabulously located in the very centre of pretty Wells, England’s smallest city. Cobbled streets burst with olde worlde charm and the magnificent medieval cathedral is a must see. NEW FOR 2026 a visit to one of the world’s oldest prisons, HMP Shepton Mallet (Cornhill) which closed in 2013
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Wells via the National Trust village of Lacock. Check into your central hotel for 3 nights with welcome Bucks Fizz. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Wells with one included excursion and a free day in Wells (Market Day on Sat)
INCLUDED EXCURSION
Glastonbury & Shepton Mallet Prison Off to Glastonbury, on the edge of the Somerset Levels where the mystical Tor rises up. Entrance is included to the peaceful ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, the possible burial place of legendary King Arthur. Off to Shepton Mallett Prison which opened in 1625 and closed in 2013. As the prison gates clang shut behind you, join a 90-minute guided tour which shines a fascinating light on what life was like for prisoners, officers and visitors (some steps)
DAY 4 Head home via Salisbury
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast and dinner Porterage
Welcome glass of Bucks
Fizz on first night
En-route stops in Lacock and Salisbury
Included excursion to Glastonbury & Shepton Mallet
Entrance to Glastonbury Abbey ruins
90-minute guided tour of Shepton Mallet prison
You don’t have to travel too far from home to enjoy a magical weekend away from it all. Explore the mighty Royal River Thames, staying in a lovely riverside hotel. This mellow weekend takes you to historic Runnymede, magnificent Syon Park and Royal Windsor via a relaxing Thames cruise. En-route stops visit bustling Kingston and beautiful Henley
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to charming Kingston-on-Thames with its busy marketplace before checking into your riverside hotel for 3 nights. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure on the Thames with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Runnymede & River Cruise to Royal Windsor Runnymede was witness to King John’s historic sealing of the Magna Carta over 800 years ago, on 15 June 1215. View the Magna Carta monument as well as the JFK Memorial before boarding a riverboat to cruise upstream through Old Windsor, Datchet and the grounds of Windsor Castle. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure when you may like to visit the famous Castle (entrance not included)
Syon Park & Richmond One of the most beautiful country estates in England – and the last privately owned one in London – Syon Park is the spectacular London home of the Duke of Northumberland.
Visit the house, the stunning Great Conservatory and the Capability Brown parkland. Stop in historic Richmond for a meander along the Thames
DAY 4 Head home by way of delightful Henley-on-Thames with its historic heart
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
En-route visits to Kingston- on-Thames & Henley-on- Thames
Visit to Runnymede memorials
Boat trip one way Runnymede – Windsor Free time in Windsor & Richmond
Entrance to Syon Park – House, Great Conservatory & Gardens
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LONDON STAINES THAMES LODGE HOTEL A SUNDAY HOTEL HHH
Relaxed hotel right on the banks of the Thames Convenient for Staines centre and walks along the Thames Path Modern accommodation with all mod cons Riverside restaurant,
bar & outdoor terrace Riverview rooms on request and may incur supplement
No lift but some ground floor rooms
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DATES & PRICES
5 JUN 2026
£529
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£75
Insurance
£37
BEST WESTERN PLUS SWAN HOTEL, WELLS HHHH
Historic hotel opposite Wells Cathedral Refurbished and extended Traditional bedrooms (singles are double/twin for sole use)
Elegant bar, lounge & wood panelled restaurant No lift but some ground floor rooms
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DATES & PRICES
27 MAR 2026
£519
16 OCT 2026
£549
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£100
Insurance
£37