Chester, Tatton Park and RHS Bridgewater
Thursday 22nd to Monday 26th June - Staying at the 4* Park Royal Hotel and Spa, this holiday includes a visit to Tatton Park, also RHS Bridgewater and free time in Chester. From £549pp
Book NowIncluding visits to RHS Bridgewater and Tatton Park, this early 19th century house sits amid a landscaped deer park and is opulently decorated with a grand array of antiques & furniture. We also enjoy a city river & canal boat trip. With free time in the Chester, this classic, contemporary city is bursting with must see treasures, 2000 years of history & spectacular shopping.
The Park Royal Hotel and Spa****
Close to Tatton Park. The hotel rooms are well appointed and spacious and is peacefully set in large grounds which include a tennis court and lawned areas. The lovely rooms and award winning restaurant are complimented by the excellent leisure facilities. Unwind in the spa, take a dip in the large indoor heated pool, relax in the atmospheric bar or on the terrace in the sunshine. All the bedrooms are en-suite and offer, free Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee making facilities & hairdryer. The hotel has a lift.
Holiday includes:
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4 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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Visit to Macclesfield Silk Museum
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Visit Tatton Park Mansion and Gardens
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Free day in the historic City of Chester
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City River and Canal Tour of Salford Quays
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Visit to RHS Garden Bridgewater
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Travel by Tally Ho coach, with on-board facilities, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£549 per person based on two sharing a twin/double room. Single supplement £127pp
Thursday 22nd June
We leave Devon and head to the beautiful county of Cheshire with stops on route. Arriving at our hotel with time to check-in, relax and unwind before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Friday 23rd June
After breakfast, we make our way to Macclesfield and the Silk Museum and Paradise Mill. Discover the people connected to the industry and how they led Macclesfield to become an international centre for design and silk manufacturing. Be inspired by the historic archive of pattern books and textiles. Afterwards, we make our way to Tatton Park where you can explore the mansion, set amidst 50 acres of gardens, at the heart of 1,000 acres of landscaped parkland. Enjoy the beautiful gardens - a product of almost 300 years of cultivation. Discover the Walled Kitchen Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Pleasure Grounds and the historic Glasshouses. Returning to the hotel for dinner in the evening.
Saturday 24th June
After breakfast we head to the historic city of Chester. Every chapter of history is etched into the very fabric of the city. Chester has the most complete city walls, a 1,000 year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings and the only 700 year old Rows galleries where shopping is a delight. The Rows create a double-deck street, with steps leading up from ground level to long covered balconies, where you will find a collection of independent shops selling arts and crafts, fashion, gifts and jewellery. There is a vibrant café culture, where you can sit and people-watch.
D, FESunday 25th June
After breakfast we start the day with a City River & Canal Tour around the Salford Quays and Manchester Ship Canal. This 60/70 min river tour gives you an insight into the history of the area and a unique view of Manchester including Media City, Old Trafford and the disused dry docks. Salford Quays is quickly becoming a must do on the list of Manchester's place to be with the Imperial War Museum, Lowry Arts Theatre, BBC & Granada studios as well as the Lowry Outlet. In the afternoon we visit RHS Garden Bridgewater - one of the largest gardening projects undertaken in Europe in recent years. There is plenty to explore in this 154-acre site including the Walled Gardens, the Paradise Garden, Kitchen Gardens, meadows and woodlands.
Monday 26th June
Today we head home to Devon with comfort stops on route.
FED=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church | |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer | |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services | |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage | |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay | |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station | |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Bus Stop by Library | |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross | |
| Plympton | Plympton St Marys opp Church | |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel | |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
