Hidden Gems in the Heart of England & Rutland Water Cruise

Description
Pack your bags and join us for an adventure in the heart of England. From our base at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, a 17th-century mansion in the Leicestershire countryside, we visit the impressive Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, well-known for its famous pork pie, along with Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon where we embark on a cruise down the lovely River Avon. We also enjoy a Rutland Water cruise and, with a 2 for 1 bar offer included at our hotel, this makes for a perfectly relaxing five-day escape.Included Excursions

Belvoir Castle & Melton Mowbray (full day)
We start our day with a visit to Belvoir Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland and home to the Manners family for the last five hundred years. Pronounced ‘Beaver Castle’, this impressive structure lies on the site of a historic castle, originally built after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Since then, it has been rebuilt at least three times and has made regular appearances on Netflix’s The Crown TV series, standing in for Windsor Castle.

Next, we travel to the rural and quintessential English town of Melton Mowbray. Be sure to pick up a pork pie at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and try it with a chutney while you wander through the town centre and marvel at the many fascinating historic buildings.

Stratford-upon-Avon & River Avon Cruise (full day)
Today we make our way to Stratford-upon-Avon, the idyllic birthplace of William Shakespeare, to enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Avon. Afterwards, we have time at leisure to explore. There’s plenty to see, with many picturesque, thatched cottages and timber-frame houses throughout the town. Walk in The Bard’s footsteps, visit his birthplace or pay your respects at Holy Trinity Church, his final resting place.

Rutland Water Cruise & Leicester (full day)
Rutland Water is a large, horseshoe-shaped reservoir set within three thousand acres of beautiful English countryside on the borders of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Here we enjoy a scenic cruise before we journey to Leicester, where we spend some free time in the city. Did you know that Leicester is home to the burial place of King Richard III and is the base for the National Space Centre?

Important note: For operational reasons, we may occasionally need to use feeder vehicles to fulfil our tours. Similarly for operational reasons, it may be necessary to change your pickup point from your selected pickup point, but we will always notify you of these changes before you depart. Terms & Conditions apply.

Coach Bullets
- Return coach travel- 4 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, near Market Bosworth (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast - 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks- Excursions to Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, Stratford-upon-Avon & Leicester- Cruises on the River Avon & Rutland Water- Free time in Market Bosworth

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- 4 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, near Market Bosworth (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast - 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks- Excursions to Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, Stratford-upon-Avon & Leicester- Cruises on the River Avon & Rutland Water- Free time in Market BosworthBosworth Hall Hotel (JG3 rating)
TheBosworth Hall Hotelis situated in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, approximately half a mile from Market Bosworth. Set in 11 acres of landscaped gardens, this 17th-century mansion still boasts original features including an oak-panelled main hall with a Tudor stone fireplace. Hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant and leisure club with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym (small charge applies). All meals are buffet style.

Hotels
• Britannia Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa (Market Bosworth) - View Information