Berkshire & BBC TV's 'Downton Abbey'

Tour 513 Special For 2012
Sunday 1st to Wednesday 4th April 2012
4 Days / 3 Nights
Half board accommodation
£248.00
(single supplement on request

Upstairs, downstairs and all over the country, the television drama 'Downton Abbey' has attracted millions of viewers - this tour takes you to its home at Highclere Castle. You'll also enjoy 3 nights in a country hotel, easy access to local market towns and charming scenery, and a horse drawn barge trip along the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Day 1. Travel to Berkshire for a 3 night stay at the Elcot Park Hotel, near Newbury.

Day 2. What better way to see the shires than on a horsedrawn canal cruise. Drift peacefully through the countryside on the Kennet and Avon Canal built in the 18th Century to transport goods from Bristol to London. This afternoon you could visit the popular market towns of Marlborough or Newbury, or Basingstoke where you'll find Milestones, the award-winning living history museum where costumed actors and impressive exhibits detail British life from 1810-1950. Alternatively enjoy free time back at your hotel, with its leisure facilities, outdoor chess and croquet - all in a lovely country setting.

Day 3. Highclere Castle is the setting for the hugely popular period drama 'Downton Abbey' – a tale of scandal, intrigue and romance in an Edwardian country house. Tour the elegant castle interior before a stroll through the gardens designed by Capability Brown. Don't miss the highly acclaimed Egyptology Exhibition.

Day 4. Time to head for home.

Elcot Park Hotel
The Ramada Newbury Elcot Park hotel full of Georgian splendour amid 16 acres of private grounds.
Tennis Court, Sauna and Fitness Centre
Free! Wi-fi is available in public areas
Facilities for Disabled
All rooms are en suite

Tour includes
All coach travel
Insurance v Excursions to Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), Egyptology Exhibition and a Horse Drawn Canal Cruise
3 nights half board accommodation based on 2
people sharing twin / double room.
VAT @ 20%.