Description
Explore the origins of Sir Winston Churchill at Blenheim Palace, discover more about the hidden ‘Codebreaking’ heroes of WWII, and have the chance to pay your respects to our fallen heroes at the atmospheric National Memorial Arboretum.
Holiday Inclusions
* Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* Door-to-Door service
* Coach travel throughout
* Porterage
* Excursions as listed
Itinerary
Bletchley Park
Our excursion today takes us to the home of the 'Codebreakers'. See the world's largest display of Enigma machines and the 'unbreakable' cipher machine. Learn of spy stories, take the Japanese challenge and discover the Home Front, the Churchill Exhibition, and Wartime Mini Cinema. Please note: Bletchley Park are no longer offering catering vouchers, therefore we have replaced this element with a guide book for each visitor.
Blenheim Palace
We visit the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, the home of the Duke of Marlborough. The Palace boasts stunning architecture, priceless works of art and the magnificent 'Capability' Brown formal gardens.
National Arboretum
Our journey home is via the National Memorial Arboretum in Lichfield, which comprises 150 acres of trees and memorials devoted to Remembrance. It is home to the stunning and emotive Armed Forces Memorial, which was opened in 2007 and has rightly assumed national significance as a place of remembrance to recognize the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces.
Venue Information
Marriott Hotel, Northampton
Our hotel offers a range of modern facilities in its guest rooms and boasts a restaurant, bar, café and well-equipped fitness centre. All bedrooms are en-suite, well-appointed and include cable TV, hairdryer, trouser press, iron and tea & coffee making facilities. This hotel does not have a lift, however, ground floor bedrooms may be available on request.
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