Mountbatten Festival of Music
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March 2026 - Enjoy the Mountbatten Festival of Music, with the Massed Bands of the Royal Marines at the Royal Albert Hall, London. From £409pp
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The massed band of the Royal Marines...
...have performed at the Royal Albert Hall for over 40 years. Originally these concerts were given in commemoration of Sir Malcolm Sargent who, for some 20 years, was the Honorary Musical Advisor to the Royal Marines Band Service. Following the death of Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who was Life Colonel Commandant Royal Marines, the concerts were renamed in 1980. The link with Sir Malcolm Sargent continues through the charity, CLIC Sargent, which together with Royal Navy and Royal Marines charities, is the principal beneficiary of the money raised by these concerts.
Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington London****
This warm and comfortable hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Kensington High Street, located near the iconic Royal Albert Hall and the beautiful Kensington Palace Gardens. With shops and restaurants within easy reach. All rooms offer a comfy space, with tea and coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi and in-room safe. The hotel has a tea lounge for a traditional English afternoon tea, the Bugis street restaurant offers a Singaporean and Chinese menu. A self-service 24/7 shop in the hotel lobby sells a variety of food and non-food items. Lift.
Short break includes:
- 2 Nights Bed and Full English Breakfast
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Free time in Windsor
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Free time shopping or sightseeing in London
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Ticket for the Evening Performance - Mountbatten Festival of Music
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Entrance to the Household Cavalry Museum
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Travel by Tally Ho coach
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£409pp based on two sharing a twin/double room. Single supplement £135pp.
Your nearest pick-up point.
Friday 20th March
We travel to London stopping in the historical town of Windsor on route. Here enjoy some free time to wander around the shops and enjoy some lunch in one of the many restaurants. If the weather is nice why not take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque banks of the River Thames. We continue on our journey to our hotel arriving late afternoon. There are many restaurants close to the hotel to enjoy an evening meal.
Saturday 21st March
After breakfast you have plenty of time to enjoy a bit of sightseeing. Departing the hotel late afternoon we travel by Tally Ho Coach to The Royal Albert Hall for the evening performance of the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines - The Mountbatten Festival of Music. The festival sees the Royal Marines showcase their incredible musicianship and pageantry and features a wide range of musical styles, including music from the big screen and superb solo items, as well as the traditional marches and overtures that have proved such a hit with audiences over the years. After the show we return to the hotel.
FESunday 22nd March
After we check-out of our hotel we visit The Household Cavalry Museum which offers both a museum experience and the opportunity to witness the Changing of the King's Life Guard ceremony, a daily spectacle of British pageantry. The museum explores the history and artefacts of the Household Cavalry, with displays on their uniforms, equipment, and the care of their horses. We will also get a peek into the working stables. Afterwards we and make our way home to Devon.
FEFE=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 |
|---|---|
| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church |
| 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 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross |
| 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
