Day 1: Following your morning taxi collection from home we make the leisurely drive to Bournemouth, arriving at the Durley Dean hotel mid-afternoon for our four night stay on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis.
Day 2: Today, after a leisurely breakfast we head to Mottisfont House and Gardens. This former priory has an incomparable beauty and is full of delights and surprises. Discover a wealth of creativity, conflict, love and loss as the house is brought to life through a changing array of exhibitions. 20th century society hostess Maud Russell hosted numerous events here, with guests including The Churchills, Ian Fleming and the Bloomsbury Group. Outside, carpets of spring bulbs, walled gardens, and a colourful garden create a feast for the senses.
Later we make our way to Winchester for an afternoon at leisure. Popular for its bustling shopping streets, Winchester is best known for its eleventh century Cathedral and for the Great Hall which for over 700 years has housed the mysterious King Arthur's Round Table.
Day 3: A day at leisure to relax and enjoy Bournemouth. Its 7 miles of unspoilt sandy beaches are lined with shops, cafés, restaurants and amusements. Enjoy panoramic views from the top of the cliff, ride along promenade and take in the seafront scenery, or enjoy a scoop of ice cream or two!
Day 4: This morning we take a leisurely drive through the New Forest stopping in Ringwood. This unspoilt market town dating back to 1226 stands on the western edge of the New Forest at a crossing point of the River Avon and has plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes to explore.
From the town, take a wander down West Street to view the River Avon from the old three-arched stone bridge or enjoy a stroll around Jubilee Garden.
We continue our day with a visit to Exbury Gardens. Now celebrating more than 100 years, Exbury Gardens encompasses a spectacular collection of woodland, herbaceous, contemporary, formal and wildflower gardens. At over 200 acres, these impressive gardens located in Hampshire, were created, and are now managed by the Rothschild family. They boast several special collections including world-famous rhododendrons and azaleas, unprecedented swathes of hydrangeas and the National Collection of Nyssa trees.
Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast we depart and return to Norfolk making suitable stops en route. Upon arrival our door-to-door taxi service will be waiting to return you home.
Holiday Information:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Price: £563pp -Please note price increase
Single Supplement: £nil (Limited Availability)
Insurance: TBC (Insurance not currently available for 2025)
Tour Reference: AWE4921
Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure