Blenheim Palace and Berkshire Weekend

Thur 13 August - Mon 17 August 2026: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Blenheim Palace and Berkshire with Jones Holidays, staying at The Hilton Hotel, Reading

BLENHEIM PALACE AND BERKSHIRE

13 – 17 August 2026

Thursday - Monday

5 Days

From £699

A weekend tour to Berkshire including an excursion back in time at the Milestones Museum, a relaxing cruise, and a visit to the splendid Blenheim Palace.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

DAY ONE – Stratford-upon-Avon and Arrival

We depart from your home and travel first to Stratford-upon-Avon, for a little free time. We then continue our journey to Reading arriving late afternoon at the Hilton Reading Hotel.

DAY TWO – Winchester and Milestones

This morning we visit the historic city of Winchester, with its magnificent cathedral. Enjoy free time at leisure to explore and obtain lunch.

Later, we head to Milestones - a living history museum where you wander down cobbled streets, chat with staff in period costumes, and explore the shops and factories to experience everyday life from 1810 to 1950.

DAY THREE – Henley-on-Thames and Royal Windsor River Cruise

This morning we have a short drive taking in some of the beautiful Berkshire countryside as we head for Henley-on-Thames, famous for its annual regatta.

We have a short time to explore the town before we board our boat for our 1-hour river cruise along the Thames. Afterwards, we head to Royal Windsor where you could enjoy lunch and visit the famous Windsor Castle, or one of its many independent stores or quaint streets.

DAY FOUR – Blenheim Palace

Today’s excursion is to Blenheim Palace where you can discover 300 years of history at Britain's greatest palace. Visit the State Rooms and Formal Gardens or explore the grounds at your own pace. Refreshments are available on-site in the shop, café or restaurant.

DAY FIVE - Departure

After breakfast we depart our way home, on our journey we’ll make a stop in Tamworth, before we continue home.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights dinner, accommodation and breakfast.
Porterage on arrival and departure
Blenheim Palace
Milestones Museum
Henley-on-Thames River Cruise.

THE HILTON HOTEL, READING

The Hilton Hotel Reading has a contemporary style and provides an ideal base for this weekend break. Hotel facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool and fitness centre. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities. Hotel has a lift.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

4 nights dinner, accommodation and breakfast.

Porterage on arrival and departure

Blenheim Palace

Milestones Museum

Henley-on-Thames River Cruise.

THE HILTON HOTEL, READING

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4-star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Wheelchair accessible
Bar	Television	Lift
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi
Swimming Pool
Gym

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	13 – 17 AUG 2026	THURSDAY	£699	£186 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAY INSURANCE			£36

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. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

DAY ONE D	We depart from your home and travel first to Stratford-upon-Avon, for a little free time. We then continue our journey to Reading arriving late afternoon at the Hilton Reading Hotel.
DAY TWO B, D	This morning we visit the historic city of Winchester, with its magnificent cathedral. Enjoy free time at leisure to explore and obtain lunch. Later, we head to Milestones - a living history museum where you wander down cobbled streets, chat with staff in period costumes, and explore the shops and factories to experience everyday life from 1810 to 1950.
DAY THREE B, D	This morning we have a short drive taking in some of the beautiful Berkshire countryside as we head for Henley-on-Thames, famous for its annual regatta. We have a short time to explore the town before we board our boat for our 1-hour river cruise along the Thames. Afterwards, we head to Royal Windsor where you could enjoy lunch and visit the famous Windsor Castle, or one of its many independent stores or quaint streets.
DAY FOUR B, D	Today's excursion is to Blenheim Palace where you can discover 300 years of history at Britain's greatest palace. Visit the State Rooms and Formal Gardens or explore the grounds at your own pace. Refreshments are available on-site in the shop, café or restaurant.
DAY FIVE B	After breakfast we depart our way home, on our journey we'll make a stop in Tamworth, before we continue home.

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Pick-up points

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Name	Address
Bodelwyddan	Bodelwyddan, Marble Church
Broughton	Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104
Chester, (Holiday Inn)	Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside
Chirk	Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station
Holywell	Holywell, Bus Station
Llandudno Junction	Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park

Home pick-ups

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Blenheim Palace and Berkshire Weekend