Sober Curious: England in a Week

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Charming castles, historic streets, lively cities, fresh food, and jaw-dropping natural beauty - come discover England (without ever having to step into a pub) on this 6-day trip specially crafted for the sober curious. Live out your period drama dreams in Bath, Oxford and Windsor. Dive into the magic of Bristol & Liverpool. And even take part in a Great ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Charming castles, historic streets, lively cities, fresh food, and jaw-dropping natural beauty - come discover England (without ever having to step into a pub) on this 6-day trip specially crafted for the sober curious. Live out your period drama dreams in Bath, Oxford and Windsor. Dive into the magic of Bristol & Liverpool. And even take part in a Great British Baking class. You’ll be leaving feeling high on life and a pocket full of unforgettable memories

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityLondon
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: London to Bristol via Windsor and Bath

Good morning dear Londonites! Meet your new sober curious crew and hop onto our coach. It’s time to make some moves.  Hello Windsor, at the top of our agenda today is obviously, getting a magnificent view of the royal Windsor Castle! Afterwards, you’ve got some free t...

Day 2: Bristol to Birmingham via Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon

Time to wake up! We’ve got some more exploration to do. And you’ve got a delicious breakfast waiting for you. Today, you can choose to check out Bristol’s street art with a local guide before we make our way into Oxford! You’ve been dreaming about this. Haven’t you? W...

Day 3: Birmingham to Manchester via Liverpool

Birmingham, you’ve been grand. But we’ve got places to be. Grab some breakfast before we hop onto our coach once more. Welcome to Liverpool. Chat all things Beatlemania & football in your best Scouse accent as we take a guided walking tour of the cities best hotsp...

Day 4: Manchester to York

You’ve got the morning to spend exploring the red-bricked streets of this city. Need a caffeine boost? The local coffee shops here have just what you need.  2,000 years of history will unfold upon us as we amble down narrow lanes of York, exploring the Minster, the Sh...

Day 5: York to Carlisle via Lake District

Even if the ghosts of York kept you awake all night, you're going to need to rise & shine and wave goodbye to the Harry Potter like setting of this ancient city. (Sorry).  Obstacles aren’t really our thing. But when they’re all natural? Like rocky chutes, clear po...

Day 6: Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hadrian's Wall

Today we are in for some border hopping along the English/Scottish border to see the sights on our way to Edinburgh! We'll take a spectacular drive to the Roman Empire’s impressive Hadrian’s Wall as well as English country charm in abundance. Back in the 21st Century,...

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Price per day$251
Last Updated: 2/12/2025
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25 Aug 2025
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Accommodation

  • Ibis Bristol Centre Hotel (or similar)
  • Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar)
  • ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street (or similar)
  • Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar)
  • Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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