Avons Calling

AVON'S CALLING

 

7 – 11 June 2021

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £469

 

With a conveniently located base, this tour features the must-see cities of maritime Bristol and elegant Bath, in addition to a stylish garden, calming canal cruise, beautiful scenic drive and Westonbirt Arboretum.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Painswick Rococo Garden   |   Gloucester Canal   |   Wells   |   Bristol   |   Westonbirt Arboretum   |   Bath

 

DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to our hotel near Bristol with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Painswick Rococo Garden & Gloucester Canal

Today begins at Painswick Rococo Garden which was designed in e 1740’s as a fanciful pleasure garden for the owner of Painswick House and his guests.  Delight in the magical follies and spectacular views of the Cotswold countryside.

 

This afternoon we visit Gloucester for a canal cruise with commentary from the skipper, followed by time at leisure to explore the famous Docks.  The restored warehouses make this a remarkably complete example of a Victorian port.

 

DAY THREE – Wells & Bristol

A scenic drive this morning through the Somerset Levels, Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge to the lovely medieval city of Wells.  See the magnificent Cathedral and unique Bishop’s Palace Moat and Gardens.

 

We then continue to Bristol, where the harbour side and shopping areas offer a variety of attractions and retail experiences. We have included admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain, one the longest passenger ship in the world. 

 

DAY FOUR – Westonbrit Arboretum & Bath

This morning is to the stunning Westonbirt Arboretum home to one of the most spectacular tree collections in the world, which now features a treetop walkway, accessible to all.

This afternoon we have time at leisure in the beautiful Georgian City of Bath. 

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we depart and make our way home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

 

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage

• Admission to Painswick Rococo Garden

• 45 mins cruise on the Gloucester Canal

• Admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain

• Admission to Westonbirt Arboretum.

 

THE GABLES HOTEL BEST WESTERN, Bristol North

With an excellent location close to South Gloucestershire on the edge of the Cotswolds, this is a great base for our visits to Gloucester Bristol and Bath.  The hotel does not have a lift however there are plenty of ground floor rooms available.

 

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

·          Luxury coach travel

·          Home pick-up

·          4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

·          Porterage

·          Admission to Painswick Rococo Garden

·          45 mins cruise on the Gloucester Canal

·          Admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain

·          Admission to Westonbirt Arboretum.

 

THE GABLES HOTEL BEST WESTERN, Bristol North

With an excellent location close to South Gloucestershire on the edge of the Cotswolds, this is a great base for our visits to Gloucester Bristol and Bath.  The hotel does not have a lift however there are plenty of ground floor rooms available.

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply.

Rococo Garden SS Great Britain Westonbrit Arboretum The Gables Hotel