Tour

England in a Week | Summer | 2025
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Tour Code: BBENAMA20
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Duration: 6 Days
Country: United Kingdom

Charming castles, historic streets, lively cities and jaw-dropping natural beauty - this 6-day journey will show you all that England is known for and more. Live out your period drama dreams in Bath and Windsor. You’ll check out the world-famous Oxford, visit the birthplace of Shakespeare, tour the streets of Manchester & Liverpool and soak in the historical feels in York & Carlisle. From north to south (and everything in between), this is the best of England.



England in a Week

Dining Summary

  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)

Included Experience

  • Windsor: Walk the iconic tree-lined 'Long Walk' and take in the fantastic views of Windsor Castle. Keep your eyes peeled! You might even spot a royal if you're lucky.
  • Bath: Live out your Bridgerton dreams as you wander around Bath's historic and regal architecture.
  • Oxford: Wander around the quaint canals and streets of Oxford. And also the grounds of one of the most famous universities in the world!
  • Stratford-upon-Avon: Explore the town that this legendary literature writer once called home. From Shakespeare's birthplace to where we he was buried - you'll find clues about his life scattered everywhere in this town.
  • Liverpool: One for fans of The Beatles. Walk in the footsteps of the Fab Four and see all the iconic landmarks on this jaunt around Liverpool.
  • York Minster: Explore this historic city and get to know its Viking and Roman roots. Check out highlights such as Clifford's Tower and York Minster. 

  • Ibis Bristol Centre Hotel (or similar)
  • Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar)
  • ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street (or similar)
  • Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar)
  • Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar)
Day 1 London To Bristol Via Windsor And Bath

Good morning dear Londonites! Meet your new crew and hop onto our coach. It’s time to make some moves.Hello Windsor, at the top of our agenda today is obviously, getting a magnificent view of the royal Windsor Castle! Afterwards, you’ve got some free time. So why not strut like a royal around this beautiful town studded with gardens and riverside views. And then it’s back on the coach to our next destination.Ready? We’re going back in time. Because you’ve got some free time to explore this historical town. Visit the Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, the Jane Austen museum or maybe do a canal cruise! (Go on, live your period drama dreams.)Welcome to the sea-side wonder of Bristol. Colourful buildings, crazy cliffs, beautiful bridges - you’re in for a treat. Speaking of treats…you can drop your bags off at our hotel before we feast on some well-deserved dinner. Afterwards, you’re free to roam the streets for a night out with your newly-made friends.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Ibis Bristol Centre Hotel (or similar)

Day 2 Bristol To Birmingham Via Oxford And Stratford-upon-avon

Time to wake up! We’ve got some more exploration to do. And you’ve got a delicious breakfast waiting for you. Today, you can choose to check out Bristol’s street art with a local guide before we make our way into Oxford!You’ve been dreaming about this. Haven’t you? We’re finally in THE Oxford - with its world-famous museums, libraries, churches and of course, University. You can even choose to roam around the river on a Punt. There's so much to be discovered here. So, it's a good thing you've got some free time in this quaint little town (that's also the home of Shakespeare!). In the evening, we'll head to our stop for the night - Birmingham.Hungry? We'll drop our bags off at the hotel and stroll around in the streets and grab a bite on the way. Get a good night's sleep because tomorrow, we're heading up North!

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar)

Day 3 Birmingham To Manchester Via Liverpool

Birmingham, you’ve been grand. But we’ve got places to be. Grab some breakfast before we hop onto our coach once more.Welcome to Liverpool. Chat all things Beatlemania & football in your best Scouse accent as we take a guided walking tour. Afterwards, we’ll make our way to the city next door.Football fans, music lovers, and fabulous street food scene - these are just some things that you’ll love about this city. We’ll check into our cosy hotel, and then you’re free to do whatever you like. Walk around the canals. Grab some delicious dinner. Check out the many museums. Just grab a good windcheater, and you’re good to go!

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street (or similar)

Day 4 Manchester To York

Lap up your last dose of Manchester before we go back to the time of the Vikings... in the traditional walled city of York. 2,000 years of history will unfold upon us as we amble down narrow lanes of York, exploring the Minster, the Shambles and Clifford’s Tower. For fans of folklore, sign up to a night of ghostly horrors and dark alleyways & prepare to be spooked.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar)

Day 5 York To Carlisle Via Lake District And Hadrian's Wall

Even if the ghosts of York kept you awake all night, you're going to need to rise and shine and wave goodbye to the Harry Potter like setting of this ancient city. Whatever you do, don't Google this place before we arrive. It will spoil the surprise of its unfathomable beauty. Endless green hills, 16 serene lakes & streets of stone homes will have you pining for the country life. We'll take a spectacular drive to the Roman Empire’s impressive Hadrian’s Wall as well as English country charm in abundance. End the day in quaint and charming Carlisle, England's northern-most town before Scotland! Nothing like the northern air to cosy up and wake as fresh as a daisy the next morning for all our activities.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 Carlisle To Edinburgh

Today we are in for some border hopping along the English/Scottish border to see the sights on our way to Edinburgh!Back in the 21st Century, we'll find ourselves in Edinburgh as our trip comes to an end. Don't forget to exchange those deets! We'll meet again for another soulful journey in a different destination.

Duration: 1 Day

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