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The National Memorial Arboretum & Cotswold Railway

The National Memorial Arboretum & Cotswold Railway

A living, growing tribute to all those who have served our Nation - 150 acres, 330 memorials, 30,000 trees...

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A living, growing tribute to all those who have served our Nation - 150 acres, 330 memorials, 30,000 trees...

An opportunity to visit the National Memorial Arboretum – a living, growing tribute to all those who have served our Nation – a 150 acre site, home to over 330 thought-provoking memorials, both military and civilian. Rich in design and symbolism, and sympathetic to the arboretum they are set in which contains over 30,000 trees. A moving and fascinating visit.  Our tour also includes a visit to The Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway – a 29 mile round trip behind heritage locomotive through the Cotswold Hills scenery affording glorious views of the Vale of Evesham and Malvern Hills.

ITINERARY


Friday - Morning departure from Dorset to Oxford for lunch and sightseeing. Continue to our hotel and after settling in enjoy a delicious dinner in the restaurant.

Saturday - To the National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield - we shall arrive in time for the 11:00 Daily Act of Remembrance which includes a 2 minute silence. Following an introductory talk we shall board the Land Train for a guided tour of the site with commentary. Afterwards there will be free time for personal visits. Return to the hotel later that afternoon.

Sunday- A visit to The Valley Evesham, a country park that offers stunning countryside views and wonderful walks - tucked away on-site are 22 shops, a garden centre and eateries. This afternoon we drive to nearby Toddington for a 75 minute round trip on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire heritage railway - commanding wonderful views of the Cotswold scenery passing delightful stone villages and sleepy hamlets. A nostalgic experience that recalls the atmosphere and traditions of yester-year.

Monday - After breakfast we drive homewards, stopping for lunch, to arrive back in Dorset that afternoon.

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B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Holiday Inn Coventry

A modern high quality 4 star hotel venue ideally situated just outside of Coventry and convenient for our chosen itinerary visits.  All the bright and spacious bedrooms provide private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer, big comfy beds, large digital TV with satellite channels, telephone, tea tray, iron/press, air-conditioning and free wifi. A lift serves all three floors and room service is available.  The restaurant is stylish and relaxed, offering a buffet breakfast and 3 course dinner with choices. There is a lounge/bar in which to socialise, or you can stroll 5 mins down the road to the popular Mount Pleasant Pub.

 

TOUR PRICE: £339.00 Per Person

Single Room Supplement £70.00

 

Price Includes: All coach travel, 3 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, National Memorial Arboretum Land Train tour, G&WR train fare.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Beaminster Area Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised
Blandford Area Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised
Bournemouth Area Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised
Branksome Area Convenient point in Branksome to be advised
Bridport Area Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised
Britannia Inn Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland
Charlestown The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown
Chickerell Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road
Corfe Castle Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised
Courtlands Portland, Courtlands bus stop
Dorchester South Station Dorchester South Station bus stop
Dorchester TOT Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester
Easton Easton Square, Portland
Ferndown Area Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised
Foords Corner Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis
Jestys Avenue Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road
Littlemead Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn)
Lodmoor Hill Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office)
Lyme Regis Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised
Lyndale bus stop Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop
Nottington Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop
Other Points in Dorset Phone us to discuss a convenient pick up.
Poole Area Convenient local point in Poole to be advised
Poundbury QMSE Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop
(Coach heading into Dorchester)
Radipole Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole
Redlands Redlands, Opposite Garage
Ringwood Area Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised
Rodwell Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave
Sgt Bunn St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road
Sherborne Area Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised
Southwell Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn
St Edmunds Church St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road
St Johns Church Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist
St Nicholas Church St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth
Sturminster Newton Area Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised
Swanage Area Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised
To be advised To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel
Upton Area Convenient local point in Upton to be advised
Victoria Square Victoria Square bus stop, Portland
Wareham Area Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised
Westwey Road Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth
Weymouth Bluebird Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office,
K1 bus stop
Wimborne Area Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised
Wool Area Convenient local point in Wool to be advised
Wyke Smuggler Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis
Yeovil Area Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised
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