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Historic Towns & Cities of the South East

Historic Towns & Cities of the South East
Turn back the clock on a journey of discovery through the hidden gems of the South East. Step back into the 1940’s at the Milestones Museum. We include visits to Royal Windsor, Henley on Thames, Newbury, Winchester and Oxford.

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Your Itinerary

Thursday 25th: Depart from your home area in the morning with suitable stops en-route. We arrive at the Hilton St Anne’s Manor during the afternoon.

Friday 26th: This morning we enjoy a drive to the historic town of Winchester. Here we can visit the cities cathedral, and enjoy the remainder of the day in Winchester exploring its high street or perhaps the many museums in the town. After time to explore we head off into Basingstoke and to Milestones. This is a living history museum where you wander down cobbled streets, chat with staff in period costume and explore the shops and factories to experience everyday life from 1810 to 1950.

Saturday 27th: After breakfast we leave for Newbury on the banks of the river Kennet before continuing on to Oxford, City of Dreaming Spires. We have time to obtain lunch and explore the city with its many magnificent university buildings before leaving late afternoon to return to the hotel for dinner.

Sunday 28th: After breakfast we leave for Henley-on-Thames where we have time exploring the pretty riverside town. We then continue on to Royal Windsor where the rest of the day is yours to visit the many independent stores, explore its streets and fully experience the royal town in full, perhaps enjoying lunch by the riverside or in the town centre. Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, is a must-see with its many treasures, including its State Apartments.

Monday 29th: After breakfast we check-out of our hotel and depart for home.

Hilton St Annes Hotel, Bracknell ****

The Hilton St Annes Hotel is a country house hotel set in 25 acres of grounds in Bracknell. Hotel facilities include 14-meter indoor pool, sauna, bar, restaurant. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, hairdryer and hospitality tray.

Your Tour Includes

  • All Travel by Executive Coach
  • Four Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • Excursions as Detailed
  • Entry into Milestones Living Museum
  • Porterage
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