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Coastal Delights, West Dean Gardens and The Weald & Downland Living Museum

Monday 23rd - Friday 27th September 2024

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  • Maritime Portsmouth 
  • West Dean Gardens 
  • Weald and Downland Living Museum 
  • Brighton 
  • Luxury Executive Coach Travel 
  • Return Door to Door Taxi Service 
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Monday 23rd - Friday 27th September 2024

This tour takes us on a scenic drive through the South Downs national park calling in at West Dean Gardens and visiting the coastal cities of Portsmouth & Brighton. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Weald & Downland living museum. On the site there is a heritage blacksmith, craft demonstrations, a Tudor kitchen, a mill and traditional working farm. You may also recognise it as the venue of the BBC’s Repair Shop. With over 50 historic buildings & period gardens, the museum truly allows you to immerse yourself in the past and experience over 1000 years of history.

Day 1:  Following your home taxi colletion we join our luxury tour coach and head South to West Sussex, arriving late afternoon at the Avisford Park Hotel.

Day 2: This morning we travel to the Maritime City of Portsmouth. The day is free for you to explore. Spend time shopping in Gunwharf Quays, a rejuvenated area with bars, shops and restaurants. Climb the Spinnaker Tower for incredible panoramic views. Or visit the Historic Dockyard, home to Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory and numerous naval museums. This historic city, with its long naval and maritime history has plenty to offer. (attractions subject to individual choice and payment)

Day 3: This morning we travel into the picturesque South Downs National Park. Our first stop of the day is the West Dean Gardens. Features include the 13 restored Victorian Glasshouses housing orchids, fuchsias, figs, vines, melons and chillies. See the Walled Kitchen Garden of classic Victorian design, 100m-long Edwardian Pergola designed by Harold Peto, the naturalistic Spring Garden, the award-winning Sunken Garden and the orchards. The circular 2½ mile arboretum walk set in 50 acres of beautiful parkland offers stunning views of the South Downs and a route passing Edward James’ grave.

This afternoon we journey to the Weald & Downland living museum.  On the site there is a heritage blacksmith, craft demonstrations, a Tudor kitchen, a mill and traditional working farm. You may also recognise it as the venue of the BBC’s Repair Shop. With over 50 historic buildings & period gardens, the museum truly allows you to immerse yourself in the past and experience over 1000 years of history. 

Day 4: Today we head east following the coast road via Worthing and Hove to the famous resort of Brighton where we spend the day. You can enjoy a seafront stroll, explore the unique Lanes, or maybe visit the famous Royal Pavilion.

Day 5: This morning after breakfast we sadly depart our hotel and head back to Norfolk where we re-join our door to door taxi service to return us to our homes.

Holiday Information:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast 
Price: £620pp
Single Supplement: £nil (Limited Availability)
Additional Singles Beyond Allocation From: £120 (May be a cozy room that fits 1 person or a twin/double for sole use, depending on availability)
Insurance: TBC (Insurance not currently available)
Tour Reference: AWE4760

Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure 

Your Hotel

Avisford Park Hotel **** Arundel

This quintessential Georgian manor house is set on 89 acres of beautiful Sussex parkland between historic Chichester and Arundel. The Avisford Park offers an extensive selection of on-site leisure amenities and activities, including a golf club, fitness centre, beauty treatment rooms, tennis courts, croquet lawn and an indoor and outdoor pool. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer , complimentary wifi and tea & coffee making facilities.

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