Kew Gardens & Windsor Castle at Christmas

Winter Wonderland...

Enjoy the magical winter trail and discover sparkling tunnels of light, dancing waterside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colours at Kew Gardens. Along the route, independent food retailers will be offering tasty festive delights from hot food and sweet treats to spiced winter warmers and hot chocolate. After a full English breakfast on Thursday, we travel to Windsor Castle. Here we get to spend lots of time in the largest occupied castle in the world. Audio Guides are included in our visit to ensure we don’t miss a thing! The Christmas display at Windsor includes the magnificent centrepiece – the 20-foot high Nordmann Fir in St George’s Hall which comes from Windsor Great Park. The tree is beautifully dressed with hundreds of iridescent glass and mirrored ornaments. In the State Dining Room, the table is laid with silver-gilt pieces from the spectacular Grand Service commissioned by George IV and still used today by The King and his guests at State Banquets. We depart Windsor mid-afternoon and return home to Devon.

Sheraton Hotel, Heathrow ****

428 comfortable, modern bedrooms and suites feature the signature Sheraton Sleep Experience Bed, specially designed to provide a new level of comfort for a good night's sleep when you are away from home. Work out at the 24-hour state-of-the-art gym. The hotel is convenient to many of London's most celebrated attractions, such as Windsor Castle, and a short drive to central London. The new Cast Iron Bar & Grill is warm and welcoming, serving Great British and delicious seasonal dishes for you to enjoy. The Lobby Bar, located in the heart of the hotel, offers alongside handmade pizzas, fine wines and refreshing cocktails a relaxing atmosphere perfect for you to unwind during your travels. Lift to all floors.

Your Short Break includes :

• 1 night bed & full English breakfast

• Entrance to the illuminated trail in Kew Gardens

• Entrance to Windsor Castle at Christmas with audio guide

• Travel by Tally Ho coach

• Accompanied by our tour manager

£249pp based on two sharing twin/double room. Single supplement £20pp.

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