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ESCAPE TO THE HEART OF ENGLAND & A HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
WORCESTER & THE MAGICAL MALVERNS
FROM £549
REF: BGL / BEH
Heritage, landscapes and traditions – Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and tiny Rutland certainly have more than their fair share. Enjoy the heart of England and some of the region’s top attractions. Enjoy a light-hearted take on the shadowy world of Halloween with a Murder Mystery weekend in October
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Lincolnshire via Melton Mowbray, ‘Rural Capital of Food’, for your 3 or 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 3 (OR 4) At leisure with two or three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS – 5 Day
Barnsdale Gardens, Oakham & Rutland Belle Cruise
Quaint Oakham and renowned Barnsdale Gardens. Take a relaxing cruise on Rutland Water with the iconic sunken Normanton Church
Lincoln & International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) Cathedral city of Lincoln and the IBCC memorial with 31-metre tall spire
Newark-on-Trent & Southwell Workhouse Historic gem of a town and an historic, austere workhouse with a harsh regime
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS – 4 Day
Newark-on-Trent & Belvoir Castle Market day in Newark and a guided tour of haunted (allegedly) Belvoir Castle with a delicious cream tea. Evening of intrigue and suspense with Murder Mystery entertainment
Hemswell Antiques & Lincoln Europe’s largest selection of antiques and vintage collectables plus time
in medieval Lincoln
RETURN DAY After breakfast, head home via charming Stamford
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 or 4 nights with dinner & breakfast Porterage & welcome drink
En-route visits to Melton Mowbray & Stamford (time permitting)
Visit to Lincoln & Newark-on-Trent
5-Day August – Entrance to Barnsdale Gardens; Rutland Water cruise; Oakham, IBCC; Southwell Workhouse 4-Day October Entertainment incl Murder Mystery; guided tour & cream tea at Belvoir Castle; Hemswell Antiques
4 OR 5 DAYS
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FROM £709
REF: BML
Worcester has an historic heart and is the resting place of King John at Worcester Cathedral. Staying in the centre of the city, enjoy a visit to Morgan Motor Company, a ‘behind the scenes’ talk at the Museum of Royal Worcester and stunning scenery with the magnificent Malvern Hills rising dramatically out of the Severn Valley (See pg 25 for Easter Murder Mystery in Worcester – different itinerary)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head off via Stow-on-the-Wold and check in to your central Worcester hotel for your 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Worcester with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Museum of Royal Worcester & Worcester Hear the extraordinary stories of Britain’s most famous porcelain during a guided tour of the museum with demo and tea / biscuits served on Royal Worcestershire porcelain. Freetime in Worcester Morgan Motor Company, Great Malvern & Tewkesbury A guided tour of the oldest privately owned car manufacturer
in the world to see the craftsmen at work. Onto pretty Great Malvern and historic riverside Tewkesbury
Ralph Court Garden & Hereford Time to explore the county market town of Hereford and a guided visit to Ralph Court Gardens with its 14 quirky themed gardens and a delightful cream tea
DAY 5 Head back home with an interesting stop en-route
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Guided factory tour of
Morgan Motor Company
Visit, talk & cream tea at Ralph Court Gardens Visit, expert talk & artisan demo with tea at Royal Worcester
Visits to Hereford, Great Malvern & Tewkesbury En-route visit to Stow-on- the-Wold
5 DAYS
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THE BARN HOTEL, MARSTON
HHH
Countryside location,
close to A1
Stylish bar & restaurant
with outdoor seating
Spa pool, sauna & steam room Comfortable guestrooms with WiFi, iron, & TV
Lift serves part of the hotel
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DATES & PRICES
2 AUG 2026
5 DAYS
£659
30 OCT 2026
Halloween
4 DAYS
£549
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
4 DAYS
£100
Insurance
4 DAYS
£37
Single
5 DAYS
£135
Insurance
5 DAYS
£38
WORCESTER WHITEHOUSE HOTEL, WORCESTER HHH
Quintessential English charm in the heart of historic Worcester Comfortable guestrooms with all mod cons Brasserie restaurant & relaxed bar (dinners served in a private room) Leisure club with indoor pool
Lift to all floors
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DATES & PRICES
12 JUL 2026
£709
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£100
Insurance
£38