Folklore Fables and Smugglers Tales
Thur 9 September - Mon 13 September 2027: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Colchester with Jones Holidays staying at the Holiday Inn Colchester, Eight Ash Green
FOLKLORE, FABLES & SMUGGLERS TALES
9 – 13 September 2027
Thursday - Monday
5 Days
From £729
Discover the fascinating stories, historic houses and beautiful landscapes of Essex and Suffolk on this varied five-day break. Explore magnificent Audley End House and Gardens, uncover local tales on a guided walking tour, wander through the peaceful Green Island Gardens and step back into Anglo-Saxon history at Sutton Hoo, all from our comfortable Colchester base.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
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Explore the magnificent Audley End House, Stables, Wing & Gardens
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Discover local folklore and fascinating stories on a guided walking tour
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Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Green Island Gardens
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Uncover remarkable Anglo-Saxon history at Sutton Hoo
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Explore fascinating Woodbridge and its reconstruction of Sutton Hoo ship.
(9) DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home and travel to Colchester, arriving with time to settle in before enjoying dinner this evening.
(10) DAY TWO – Audley End House and Gardens
After breakfast we travel to magnificent Audley End House and Gardens. Enjoy time to explore the impressive house, stables, service wing and beautiful gardens, discovering the fascinating story of one of England’s great country houses before returning to our hotel.
(11) DAY THREE – Guided Walking Tour and Green Island Gardens
This morning we enjoy a half-day guided walking tour, uncovering some of the fascinating stories, folklore and history of the local area. Later, we visit Green Island Gardens, where there is time to wander through the peaceful gardens and enjoy the colourful planting at leisure.
(12) DAY FOUR – Sutton Hoo and Woodbridge
Today we travel into Suffolk for a visit to Sutton Hoo, one of Britain’s most important archaeological sites. Discover the story of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship burial, explore the exhibitions and enjoy time to take in this historic landscape.
Before returning to our hotel we travel to the attractive riverside town of Woodbridge, where you'll enjoy free time to explore. Why not visit The Longshed, home to the full-size reconstruction of the famous Sutton Hoo ship, browse the independent shops, or relax in one of the town's welcoming cafés overlooking the River Deben.
(13) DAY FIVE – Departure
After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel and begin our journey home, with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Porterage on arrival and departure
Admission to Audley End House, Stables, Wing & Gardens
Half-day guided walking tour
Green Island Gardens
Sutton Hoo.
HOLIDAY INN COLCHESTER, EIGHT ASH GREEN
Set in its own grounds in the village of Eight Ash Green on the outskirts of Colchester, the 4-star Holiday Inn Colchester provides a comfortable base for our tour. Bedrooms include an en suite bathroom, television, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also offers a relaxed restaurant and bar, along with a leisure club featuring an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and hot tub.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Porterage on arrival and departure
Admission to Audley End House, Stables, Wing & Gardens
Half-day guided walking tour
Green Island Gardens
Sutton Hoo.
HOLIDAY INN COLCHESTER, EIGHT ASH GREEN
Set in its own grounds in the village of Eight Ash Green on the outskirts of Colchester, the 4-star Holiday Inn Colchester provides a comfortable base for our tour. Bedrooms include an en suite bathroom, television, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also offers a relaxed restaurant and bar, along with a leisure club featuring an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and hot tub.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
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General |
Rooms |
Accessibility |
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4 star |
Tea/coffee making facilities |
No lift |
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Bar |
Television |
3 walk-in shower rooms |
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Restaurant |
Wi-Fi |
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Lounge |
En suite bathroom |
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Gym |
Shower over bath |
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Swimming pool |
Double/twin for sole occupancy |
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Sauna / steam room / hot tub |
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GROUP BOOKINGS
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENT |
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5 |
9 – 13 SEP 2027 |
THURSDAY |
£729 |
£210 SINGLE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£38 |
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Why Travel with Jones Holidays?
With our warm, friendly hosts, comfortable coaches, and attention to detail, your holiday will be smooth, enjoyable, and filled with good company. Let us take care of everything.
At Jones Holidays, we believe solo travellers deserve fair prices and peace of mind. That's why our Single Supplement Price Promise ensures you only pay what we pay—nothing more. If hotels charge us a single supplement, we’ll pass it on without adding a penny extra; that’s our promise to you.
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
(9) DAY ONED
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We depart from your home and travel to Colchester, arriving with time to settle in before enjoying dinner this evening. |
(10) DAY TWOB, D
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After breakfast we travel to magnificent Audley End House and Gardens. Enjoy time to explore the impressive house, stables, service wing and beautiful gardens, discovering the fascinating story of one of England's great country houses before returning to our hotel. |
(11) DAY THREEB, D
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This morning we enjoy a half-day guided walking tour, uncovering some of the fascinating stories, folklore and history of the local area. Later, we visit Green Island Gardens, where there is time to wander through the peaceful gardens and enjoy the colourful planting at leisure. |
(12) DAY FOURB, D
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Today we travel into Suffolk for a visit to Sutton Hoo, one of Britain's most important archaeological sites. Discover the story of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship burial, explore the exhibitions and enjoy time to take in this historic landscape. |
(13) DAY FIVEB
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After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel and begin our journey home, with comfort stops en route. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 09 Sep 2027 | 5 Days | £729.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
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| 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 |
| Oswestry | Oswestry , Little Chef/Mile End Services |
Home pick-ups
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