Essential Britain

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Highlights
- Stonehenge: Visit the prehistoric monument
- Plymouth : Welcome dinner; Plymouth Sound cruise
- Cornwall : Visit the fishing village of Looe
- Bath : Visit the Roman relics
- Builth wells: Visit the ancient market town
- Chester: Walking tour
- Liverpool : Visit the Beatles Story
- Grasmere : Visit Wordsworth’s village; try original Grasmere gingerbread
- Gretna green: Take part in a wedding re-enactment
- Mallaig-armadale: Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry
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Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
Secrets of the Stones LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge. STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument. ILMINSTER [LF] Lunch at a local pub. 219 mi / 352 km (Breakfast,Lunch)
LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Que...
Legends of Land & Sea PLYMOUTH [LF] All aboard for a scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound. Enjoy a scenic drive through the West Country to Poldark’s Cornwall. LOOE Visit the thriving fishing village and former smugglers’ port. PLYMOUTH Free time this evening. (Breakf...
Timeless Kings & Thermal Springs GLASTONBURY Visit the town of the legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. (Breakfast) 184 mi / 295 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE The Somerset town of Glastonbury is th...
Moor than Meets the Eye Take a scenic drive along the Taff Valley and through the Brecon Beacons National Park. BUILTH WELLS Stop at the ancient market town. LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque town. LIVERPOOL Free time the remainder of the day. (Breakfast) 190 mi / 30...
Songs, Sonnets & Secret Vows LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the Fab Four. LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive. GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village, and sample [LF] the original Grasmere gingerbread. GR...
Landmarks, Lochs & Legends GLASGOW Orientation drive to see Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Take a scenic drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glen Coe. FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben...
Bravery, Birdies & Bagpipes CULLODEN MOOR See the battlefield. PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort. ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of golf and the famous university town. (Breakfast) 202 mi / 326 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS See the fair...
Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Ascend to Castle Rock ...
Lights, Camera, Alnwick! ALNWICK Visit Alnwick Castle, setting for many film productions. Choose between touring the castle or taking a stroll through the magnificent gardens. YORK See York Minster and browse the shops of The Shambles. (Breakfast,Dinner) 214 mi / 34...
Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. (Breakfast) 255 mi / 410 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT A LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true, as young Shakespeare’s fiancée was eight years his sen...
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
London
United Kingdom
200 Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza Waterloo
The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
London
United Kingdom
6 Hercules Road
Crowne Plaza Plymouth
A modern hotel with sea views overlooking Plymouth Hoe. Thanks to Sleep Advantage® programme, guests enjoy a good night's rest, with premium bedding, quiet zones and a guaranteed wake up call. There is Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill with sea views and Drakes Bar and Lounge. Guests can workout in the gym or wind down in the heated pool. There's also an outdoor garden for those who prefer to enjoy the fresh air.
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Armada Way
Mercure Cardiff Holland House
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa is a modern hotel situated in the vibrant capital city of Wales, Cardiff, with 165 bedrooms. All of the sights and attractions of Cardiff are within walking distance such as the iconic Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
Cardiff
United Kingdom
24-26 Newport Road
Pullman Liverpool
Guests will enjoy the conveniences of this central hotel and its bar, lounge, and Marco Pierre White Wheelers of St. James Oyster Bar & Grill Room. All guestrooms are bright, modern, and luxurious, and come with blackout curtains, minibar with complimentary mineral water, 55" TV with SKY TV channels, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, robe and slippers, waterfall shower, and luxury toiletries. There is free 5G Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Kings Dock, Monarchs Quay
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
The hotel is situated on Clyde Street overlooking the beautiful River Clyde and just a 10 minutes' walk from George Square, and Glasgow's main shopping streets, art galleries, bars and restaurants. All rooms are air-conditioned and include King Koil mattresses for an enhanced sleep experience, HD TVs with Chromecast, WIFI and complimentary use of fitness suite.
Glasgow
United Kingdom
286 Clyde St
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Enjoy warm Highland hospitality in Old Town Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel. Rebuilt on the site of the original Caledonian Hotel, the modern hotel is just 200 meters from Inverness train station and a caber toss from the city's numerous pubs and restaurants. All 121 guest bedrooms have HD TV and complimentary high speed WiFi. Enjoy panoramic views of the River Ness in the hotel's riverside restaurant or explore The 33 Church Street Bar & Brasserie signature menue.
Inverness
United Kingdom
Church St,
Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street
A fine 3 star Edinburgh hotel, ideally located in the city center's popular Princes Street. Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel has great views of Edinburgh Castle. The 158 stylish rooms all have internet access and satellite TV. Princes Dining Room and Bar are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as for light snacks and drinks.
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
53 Princes Street
Mercure York Fairfield Manor
One of the most tranquil hotels in York, set in 6 acres of private grounds on the outskirts of the historic walled cathedral city and the banks of the River Ouse. All 89 comfortable bedrooms have HD TV, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary WIFI.
Skelton-York
United Kingdom
Shipton Road
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