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MIDLANDS
LUDLOW & HEREFORD
NEW
IRONBRIDGE GORGE & SHREWSBURY
FROM £589
REF: BLI
4 OR 5 DAYS
FROM £499
REF: BTF
4 OR 5 DAYS
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Ludlow is a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem, surrounded by the beautiful Welsh Marches. Staying right in the heart of Ludlow in a unique historic hotel, means you can step out and explore the town at your leisure. Visits to Hereford and Croft Castle are included. The 5-day tour includes a day out to the famous Black & White Village trail
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head off to Ludlow to check in to the historic Feathers Hotel for your 3 or 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 3 (OR 4) At leisure in Ludlow with one or two included excursions and a free day in Ludlow with guided tour of the castle
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Ludlow & Ludlow Castle (all tours) A day at leisure to explore and a tour of the ruins of medieval Ludlow Castle with ‘Lady Caroline’
Croft Castle & Hereford (all tours) A quiet and ancient place steeped in British history and politics, surrounded by woods, park and farmland and with an attractive walled garden. Ancient Hereford is a cathedral city dating back to Saxon times Black & White Village Trail (5 day tour only) A scenic drive through Herefordshire’s famously pretty Black & White Villages – an absolute delight. ‘Must-see’ villages are riverside Eardisland, photogenic Pembridge and delightful Weobley
RETURN DAY – Head back home with an interesting stop en-route
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 or 4 nights breakfast & dinner Porterage
Entrance to Croft Castle Entrance to Ludlow Castle with guided tour by ‘Lady Caroline’
Visit to Hereford
Free time in Ludlow Black & White Village Trail (5-day tour only)
There was a time when the place in Shropshire now known
as Ironbridge Gorge was the centre of the world. At least in industrial terms!! Explore UNESCO World Heritage Ironbridge Gorge, medieval Shrewsbury and take a trip down memory lane at the Blists Hill Victorian open-air museum. The 5-day tour includes a visit to David Austin Rose Garden & RAF Museum Cosford
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to the West Midlands for your 3 or 4-night stay DBB July tour may make an en-route stop at David Austin Rose Garden (time permitting)
DAY 2 – 3 (OR 4) At leisure with two or three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Ironbridge Gorge & Blists Hill Museum (All tours) Ironbridge Gorge incorporates several villages and the world-famous bridge itself, majestic over the River Severn. Blists Hill Victorian Town is a delightful living open air museum
Wroxeter Roman City & Shrewsbury (all tours) Discover urban living 2,000 years ago at the excavated remains of Viroconium (Wroxeter) with a unique recreated Roman town house. Onto medieval Shrewsbury, well-loved for its cobbled streets and Tudor centre
David Austin Rose Garden & RAF Cosford Museum (5 day only) Six award-winning themed gardens and home to the National Collection of English Roses – a wonderful place to stroll. RAF Museum
Cosford houses 75
historic aircraft and is
home to the National
Cold War Exhibition
RETURN DAY After breakfast, head homewards via interchange
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 or 4 nights with dinner & breakfast Tea/coffee after dinner (self-service)
Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town
Visit to Ironbridge Gorge & Shrewsbury Entrance to Wroxeter Visit to RAF Museum Cosford (5 day tour only) Visit to David Austin Rose Garden (5 day tour only)
Porterage
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THE FEATHERS HOTEL, LUDLOW HHH
Landmark building with authentic half-timbered Tudor façade
Located in the heart of Ludlow
Well designed guestrooms with all mod cons Restaurant, bar & outdoor seating area
There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
29 MAY 2026
4 DAYS
£589
11 OCT 2026
5 DAYS
£649
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
4 DAYS
£105
Insurance
4 DAYS
£37
Single
5 DAYS
£140
Insurance
5 DAYS
£38
MERCURE TELFORD CENTRE HOTEL HHHH
Modern hotel close to Telford centre
Contemporary guestrooms with TV, iron, walk-in shower & hairdryer
Restaurant, bar & several lounges
Indoor pool, sauna & gym There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
17 JUL 2026
4 DAYS
£499
10 AUG 2026
5 DAYS
£619
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
4 DAYS
£110
Insurance
4 DAYS
£37
Single
5 DAYS
£140
Insurance
5 DAYS
£38