The Nat. Memorial Arboretum & Stratford on Avon
Combining the beauty of nature and significance of remembrance at The Arboretum, with the birthday celebrations of William Shakespeare.
Combining the beauty of nature and significance of remembrance at The Arboretum, with the birthday celebrations of William Shakespeare.
A long weekend break to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire which offers a unique experience in springtime where visitors can explore the beauty of nature and the significance of remembrance. A beautiful and inspiring place, the 150 acres of the Arboretum forms a living landscape, home to over 400 memorials. Tales of bravery, selfless service, camaraderie and care are represented by both armed forces and civilian walks of life.
During April Stratford-on-Avon celebrates the birth of William Shakespeare in 1564 and the town is adorned with thousands of purple crocus, yellow daffodils and bright tulips – a glorious sight.
ITINERARY
Friday - Morning departure from Dorset to Abingdon-on-Thames, a quiet historic market town in rural Oxfordshire. Discover ancient streets, riverside walks and living traditions - a great place to visit. Later continue northwards to our hotel near Coventry where dinner awaits.
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. Later we shall board the Land Train for a guided tour of the site with commentary. Afterwards there will be free time for personal visits. To finish the day we call into Barton Marina - a unique waterside setting with narrowboat moorings, shops, galleries and cafes. Return to the hotel later that afternoon.
Sunday - A market town with over 800 years of history - Stratford on Avon still contains historic sights that would have been familiar to Shakespeare himself. Bancroft Gardens on the riverside are usually full of spring flowers and are adjacent to the Canal Basin from where frequent river trips depart. The town is easily explored on foot and self-guided walking tours lead you to discover ancient buildings that record the history of the town. Leaving that afternoon to drive homewards, returning to Dorset early evening,
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Holiday Inn Coventry
A modern high quality hotel venue ideally situated just outside of Coventry and convenient for our chosen itinerary visits. All the 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 full English buffet breakfast and evening dinner. There is a lounge/bar in which to socialise.
3 Days / Tour Price £279.00 per Person SRS £80.00
Holiday Highlights : All coach travel, 2 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Land Train Tour of NMA.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Littlemoor Road Finches | Littlemoor Road, The Finches bus stop |
| 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) |
| Queens Avenue | Dorchester, Bus stop end of Queens Avenue |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ridgeway Bottom (DNU) | DO NOT USE |
| 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 | Southlands Road bus stop on Buxton Road, Weymouth (former St Nicholas Church) |
| 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 |
| Upwey (DNU) | DO NOT USE |
| Value House | Value House Car Park |
| 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 |
