Downton Abbey
Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th August 2027 - Visit Highclere Castle, location of the popular TV series Downton Abbey, including the house, gardens and Egyptology exhibition. Scenic River Cruise. From £389pp
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Highclere Castle has been home to the Carnarvon family since 1679. Built on an ancient site, the original house was recorded in the Domesday Book. The present day Castle was designed in 1842 by Sir Charles Barry, the architect also responsible for building the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
The Castle’s history also includes a fascinating connection with ancient Egypt, as the 5th Earl, with Howard Carter, discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. The Castle now houses an exhibition that commemorates this historic event, including some rare antiquities from the 5th Earl's earlier Egyptian excavations.
In more recent history, Highclere Castle has become the location of Downton Abbey. The hugely successful drama series has over 11 million viewers in the UK and is now shown in over 100 countries around the world. From the pen of Oscar-winning ('Gosford Park') screenwriter Lord Fellowes, it has an all-star cast led by Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Elizabeth McGovern, Penelope Wilton and many other leading actors and actresses.
Also included in this 3 day short-break is a visit to Bucklers Hard and a scenic river cruise.
Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House****
Set amid 54 acres of peaceful grounds, this contemporary hotel with rooms tucked inside a manor house and a 17th Century barn, is situated on the outskirts of Winchester. The sleek understated rooms feature all the latest facilities. Dinner will be enjoyed in the warm and welcoming Scene Restaurant and later you can relax in the Scene Bar & Lounge area. The hotel has a swimming pool.
Your Holiday includes:
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2 Nights Dinner, Bed & Full English Breakfast
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Free time in Winchester
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Entrance to Highclere Castle , House, Gardens & Egyptian Exhibition
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Visit to Bucklers Hard and River Cruise
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Travel by Tally Ho Coach
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
Price £389 per person sharing a twin/double room. Single supplement £80.
Tuesday 3rd August
Leaving Devon we travel to the city of Winchester. Winchester seamlessly blends medieval grandeur with a vibrant, modern lifestyle. Once the capital of King Alfred the Great's kingdom, this compact, walkable city welcomes you with cobblestone streets, hidden waterways, and world-class architecture.
DWednesday 4th Aug
Leaving Devon we travel to Hamphsire and visit Highclere Castle, which has been home to the Carnarvon family since 1679. Built on an ancient site, the original house was recorded in the Domesday Book. The present-day Castle was designed in 1842 by Sir Charles Barry, the architect also responsible for building the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
The Castle's history also includes a fascinating connection with ancient Egypt, as the 5th Earl, with Howard Carter, discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. The Castle now houses an exhibition that commemorates this historic event, including some rare antiquities from the 5th Earl's earlier Egyptian excavations.
In more recent history, Highclere Castle has become the location of Downton Abbey. The hugely successful drama series has over 11 million viewers in the UK and is now shown in over 100 countries around the world. From the pen of Oscar-winning ('Gosford Park') screenwriter Lord Fellowes, it has an all-star cast led by Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Elizabeth McGovern, Penelope Wilton and many other leading actors and actresses. Afterwards we travel to our hotel in time for dinner.
Thursday 5th August
Departing the hotel we travel to the New Forest and visit Bucklers Hard, a historic, beautifully preserved 18th century shipbuilding village located on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the New Forest, Hampshire. Famous for building warships for Lord Nelson's fleet. Here we enjoy a short, scenic boat ride along the privately owned Beaulieu River. Afterwards we make our way back to Devon.
FED=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
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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 |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer |
| Dartmouth. | Dartmouth Townstal |
| 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 Barcode | Plymouth. Exeter St Viaduct. In front of Barcode |
| Plympton 6 | Plympton Harewood House bus stop |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel |
| Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
