Enjoy a fabulous weekend break visiting stuning Highclere Castle the setting of TV's and now the Big Screens 'Downton Abbey' - We'll also include visits to Oxford & Winchester
Book NowThis special short break visits one of TVs biggest and most recent hits, that has captured the hearts of the UK and Worldwide Downton Abbey. Highclere Castle - Downtons real name, has been the home to the Earls of Carnarvon since 1679 and is one of Englands most beautiful Victorian Castles, sitting amid 1000 acres of spectacular parkland. Explore the stunning grounds and spectacular Castle, your ticket also includes the Egyptian Exhibition as homage to the 5th Earl who, along with his colleague famously discovered the Tomb of Tuthankahmun in 1922. Our weekend break will also include visits to the splendid City of Oxford and wonderful Winchester with its stunning Cathedral.
What's Included
2 Nights, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Entrance to Highclere Castle, Grounds & Exhibition
Visits to Oxford & Winchester
Day One
We visit the City of Dreaming Spies - Oxford, en-route to our hotel. Explore this historic University City taking in the spectacular architecture seen on many TV shows.
EMDay Two
This morning we head to Highclere for our 10am visit. We have included entrance to the spectacular House - which you will of course recognise as Downton Abbey, you will also get the opportunity to wander the stunning gardens and explore the fascinating Egyptian Exhibition. Following our visit here we'll pop into the nearby town of Newbury for a little free time before returning to the hotel.
B, EMDay Three
Today we head to England's ancient Capital - Winchester. At the heart of this historic city you will find the stunning Cathedral, home to Europe's longest medieval nave and outstanding works of art. The City has much more to offer too including Arthurian Legend, the oldest working watermill in the UK and numerous museums. We leave Winchester at 2pm to head back to the North West.
BB=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal
Voco Winchester Hotel & Spa * * * *
This moderncontemporary 4* Deluxe Hotel sits just on the outskirts of the stunning Cathedral City of Winchester. The Bedrooms are stylish and comfortable with high quality bedding made from 100% recycled material, Antipodes toiletries, Smart TV with complimentary high speed WIFI, air conditioning, USB charging points, in room Safe, filtered water and ample Tea and Coffee making facilities with biscuits. Dine in style in KItchen 21 and relax in the open bar / lobby area or maybe pop into the Spa for some ultimate relaxation.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Accrington,BB5 6PR | Corner of Stanley Street/Abbey Street StanleyHouse Solicitors BB56PR |
Ainsdale | Miller & Carter,Liverpool Rd, PR8 3BJ Liverpool Road, Ainsdale |
Aintree | Black Bull Htl, Longmoor Lne, L9 0EA Aintree |
Allerton | Bus Stops by TSB and Tesco Express Allerton Road, Allerton |
Altrincham | Stop D layby, outside St Johns Barrington Rd, Altrincham |
Ashton | Bus Stop Opposite The Job Centre Gerrard Street, Ashton In Makerfield |
Ashton Under Lyne | Bus Station Stand D, Near Tram Stop Ashton Under Lyne |
Atherton | Punch Bowl, Market St,M46 0DF Market Street, Atherton |
Bamber Bridge | Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road Bamber Bridge - PR5 6LA |
Bebington | Train Station, CH63 Bebington |
Billinge, Rainford Road | Rainford Road, Billinge. WN5 7PF Bus Stop opposite Galloways |
Birkdale | RBS Bank,Liverpool Rd, PR8 4AT Liverpool Road, Birkdale |
Birkenhead | Pump House, Shore Rd,CH41 6DN Shore Road, Birkenhead |
Blackbrook | Blackbrook Rd Shops,WA11 9QA Blackbrook, St Helens |
Blackburn | Coach Bays, Penny Street Blackburn Outside Temporary Bus Station |
Bolton | Bolton Interchange, Stand G Great Moor Street, Bolton |
Bootle | The Big Merton Pub, Merton Road Bootle L20 3BG |
Bromborough | Royal Oak/Cromwell Pub,CH62 7ES,Bromb Village Rd Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough |
Bryn | Post Office, Wigan Rd,WN4 0BS Wigan Road, Bryn |
Burscough | War Memorial, Opp Stanley Institute Burscough |
Bury | Stand N, Interchange Bus Station,BL90AY Bury |
Cheadle Village,SK8 1BY | Post Office, Wilmslow Rd near Massie St SK8 1BY Cheadle |
Chester | Railway Station, CH1 3NS Chester |
Childwall | The Rocket Pub End of M62, Liverpool |
Chorley | Opposite Train Station PR7 1BS Shepherds Way, Chorley |
Coppull | The Spar, Spendmore Lane PR7 4NZ Coppull |
Crosby | St. Lukes Church, L23 5SE Liverpool Road, Crosby |
Culcheth | Travelworld WA3 4EJ Jackson Ave, Culcheth |
Denton | Opposite Halifax M34 3JU Manchester Road, Denton |
Eccles | Bus Stop Opposite Library M30 0EP Church Street, Eccles |
Ellesmere Port | Library, Civic Way CH65 0BG Ellesmere Port |
Failsworth | Pole Travel M35 0AA Oldham Road, Failsworth |
Farnworth | United Reform Church BL4 9HU Albert Road, Farnworth |
Fingerpost. WA91AG | Greggs, WA9 1AG Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost |
Fir Grove | Fir Grove Hotel WA4 2LD Grappenhall, Warrington |
Formby | Cross Green, Liverpool Road L37 4BH Formby |
Frodsham | The Bears Paw, WA6 7AF Main Street, Frodsham |
Golborne | The Police Station WA3 3BU High Street, Golborne |
Great Sankey | Chapel House Pub WA5 1RU Great Sankey |
Haydock | Izzys Barbers, WA11 0HU Clipsley Lane, Haydock |
Heswall | Old Thomas Cook Shop CH60 0AL Telegraph Road, Heswall |
Hindley | The War Memorial at St. Peters Church WN2 3BG Hindley |
Hoylake | Ship Inn, Market Street Hoylake, CH47 3BB |
Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross Hotel L25 0NN Hunts Cross |
Huyton, L36 6GA | Bus Stop @ Huyton Train Station / Walk In Centre Derby Road, Huyton L36 6GA(Poplar Bank) |
Hyde | Taxi Rank Before Bus Station Clarendon Street, Hyde |
Irlam/Higher Irlam | Nisa Store, M44 6EB Liverpool Road, Higher Irlam |
Johns Ave | Opposite The Library WA11 0LY Johns Ave / Church Road, Haydock |
Kirkby | Layby at Kirkby Civic Offices Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby |
Leigh | Headway, Charity Shop. WN7 4NP Bradshawgate, Leigh |
Leyland | Bus Stop At The Old Police Station PR25 3NN Golden Hill, Leyland |
Litherland | Bus Stop Outside Library L21 Bridge Road, Litherland |
Little Hulton | Bus Lay-by, Manchester Road Just Before Lights at Clegg Lane, Little Hulton |
Liverpool | ** World Museum, William Brown Street ** Liverpool (Lime Street Not In Use) |
Lowton | St Lukes Church WA3 2ED Church Lane, Lowton |
Lymm | Poplar 2000 Services Coach Park, Lymm |
Maghull | Central Square L31 0AE Maghull |
Manchester | Outside Main Bus Entrance Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester |
Neston | Ladies Walk Bus Stop Opposite Aldi, Neston |
Newton | Pied Bull WA12 9SH High Street, Newton Le Willows |
Norris Green | ASDA, Utting Avenue Broadway Norris Green |
Old Swan | Black Horse Hotel, Prescot Road L13 5XD Old Swan, Liverpool |
Oldham | Stand C Cheapside Bus Station Oldham |
Ormskirk | Bus Stop Park Road, by 22 Snooker Club Ormskirk L39 4RU |
Orrell | The Mount / Priory Wood WN5 8HQ Orrell Road, Orrell |
Pemberton | White Swan, White Street WN5 8AU Pemberton |
Platt Bridge | Iceland, Warrington Rd, Platt Bridge, WN2 |
Prescot, High Street | High Street Bus Stop Opposite Registry Office Prescot |
Preston, Ringway | Holiday Inn, Ringway, PR1 3AU Preston |
Prestwich | Metro Railway Station Forecourt Prestwich |
Rainford | Bus Stop Outside Newsagents WA11 8HE Church Road, Rainford |
Rainhill Chats | Chatsworth Road Shops L35 8LE Chatsworth Road, Rainhill |
Rainhill Vic | Cookhouse (The Vic) L35 0LR Warrington Road, Rainhill |
Runcorn | Old Town Bus Station Runcorn |
Sale | Bus Stop Outside Marks & Spencer M33 7AD Washway Road, Sale |
Salford | Bus Lay-by, Hankinson Way Salford |
Shevington | Post Office WN6 8HA Shevington |
Skelmersdale | War Memorial, Sandy Lane WN8 8LA Skelmersdale |
Southport | Tourist Information Centre PR8 1DL Eastbank Street, Southport |
St.Helens | Coach Layby St Helens Shaw Street before Station Top end near Rendezvous Shaw Street, St Helens |
Standish | ALDI Supermarket WN6 0HS Preston Road, Standish (Was Co-op / Somerfield) |
Stockport | The Pineapple Inn/Travelodge SK4 1AQ Heaton Lane, Stockport |
Swinton | Opposite Town Hall M27 4EQ Chorley Road, Swinton |
Thatto Heath | Springfield Hotel, Thatto Heath Rd WA10 3QU Thatto Heath, St Helens |
Tyldesley | Town Hall M29 8EH Elliott Street, Tyldesley |
Urmston | Tesco Lostock Road M41 0SU Davy Hulme Circle, Urmston |
Walkden | Bus Stop top of memorial Rd M28 3AQ Memorial Road, Walkden |
Wallasey | The Boot Inn/Turnberry's CH44 2AA Wallasey Road, Wallasey |
Walton | Outside Barnes Travel L4 3QH County Road, Walton |
Warrington | Classic Home Improvements, Warrington WA4 1AB Knutsford Road (Old Golden Lion Pub) |
Wavertree | Picton Clock L15 6DL Wavertree |
West Houghton | LIDL STORE, Opp Cricketers Way West Houghton |
West Kirby | Train Station, Grange Rd CH48 4EA West Kirby |
Widnes, Queens Court | Victoria Road, New Development Old Queens Hall, Widnes. WA87RA |
Wigan | Mesnes Park Terr. Bus Stop Near Drumcroon Gallery Wigan WN1 1RU |
Winwick | Bus Stop Opp WA2 8RN Winwick Quay Pub Winwick |
Wythenshawe | Outside Gala Bingo, Rowlands Way Wythenshawe |
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