Venture on an 18-day exploration of the United Kingdom’s vibrant textile and quilting heritage. From the bustling streets of London to the serene landscapes of Windermere, this journey promises an intricate tapestry of craftsmanship, history, and inspiration.
UK
London
to
London
Day 1
LONDON
Thursday
25 July 2024
25 July 2024
Arrive at London Airport and make your way to your hotel
- Welcome dinner this evening
Accommodation: The Tower Hotel or similar (5 nights)
Day 2
LONDON
Friday
26 July 2024
26 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- The Fashion & Textile Museum
- Hand & Lock Embroidery Studio (Est. 1767)
- Liberty Store
Day 3
LONDON
Saturday
27 July 2024
27 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Morning sightseeing Westminster Abbey
- Afternoon High Tea at Fortnum and Mason’s
Day 4
LONDON
Sunday
28 July 2024
28 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Morning visit Victoria & Albert Museum
- Afternoon visit to Buckingham Palace
Day 5
LONDON
Monday
29 July 2024
29 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Morning visit to Jessie Chorley’s textile studio
- Free afternoon for independent exploring
Day 6
OXFORD
Tuesday
30 July 2024
30 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of London Hotel and travel by private coach to Bath
- Bath city tour including entry to the Roman baths
- Entry to American Museum & Gardens – Quilt & Textiles Exhibition
- Transfer to Oxford
- Dinner at a local restaurant this evening
Accommodation: Mercure Eastgate or similar (2 nights)
Day 7
OXFORD
Wednesday
31 July 2024
31 July 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Day touring the Cotswolds with free time at each stop
- Chipping Campden
- Hidcote Manor Garden
- Burton-on-the-water
Day 8
BIRMINGHAM
Thursday
1 August 2024
1 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Oxford Hotel
- Day touring the Cotswolds with stops
- Kelmscott Manor – summer home of William Morris
- Bilbury visit with time to explore the town
- Transfer through to Birmingham
- Dinner in a local restaurant this evening
Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Broad Street, or similar (3 nights)
Days
9 & 10
9 & 10
BIRMINGHAM
Friday 2 –
Saturday 3
August 2024
Saturday 3
August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Two days to attend the U.K Festival of Quilts
- Train transfers and entry tickets included both days
Day 11
YORK
Sunday
4 August 2024
4 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Birmingham hotel and travel by private coach to York
- Tour of 1783 cotton spinning Cromford Mills, Matlock
- Transfer through to York
Accommodation: Holiday Inn City Centre, or similar (3 nights)
Day 12
YORK
Monday
5 August 2024
5 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Morning guided city tour
- Visit the historic Shambles
- Entrance to York Minster
- Afternoon visit the Quilt Museum with behind the scenes tour
Day 13
YORK
Tuesday
6 August 2024
6 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Free day in York to explore on your own
Day 14
YORK
Wednesday
7 August 2024
7 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of York Hotel, travel by private coach to Windermere
- Visit Barnard Castle
- Visit Bowes Museum
Accommodation: Briery Hotel, or similar (3 nights)
Day 15
WINDERMERE
Thursday
8 August 2024
8 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Morning Windermere lake cruise – Bowness to Ambleside
- Transfer to Hawkshead
- Visit Beatrix Potter’s Farm
- Transfer to Windermere
Day 16
WINDERMERE
Friday
9 August 2024
9 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Coach transfer to Ambleside – free time to explore
- Entrance to Rydal Mount
- Transfer to Windermere
Day 17
LONDON
Saturday
10 August 2024
10 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of Windermere hotel
- Private coach transfer to Oxenholme train station
- Train travel to London on a direct service
- Meet and greet on arrival into London – transfer to hotel
- Farewell dinner tonight at a local restaurant
Accommodation: The Tower Hotel or similar (1 night)
Day 18
LONDON
Sunday
11 August 2024
11 August 2024
- Breakfast in the hotel dining room
- Check out of London hotel
- Local coach and assistant for transfer to London Heathrow Airport
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Tour Cost
Share with a friend: NZ$11,200pp
Single Occupancy: NZ$14,500
Deposit to pay on confirmation of your tour is NZ$2,500
Final payment is due 90 days before the tour commences
Please read Terms & Conditions
Tour Size
The maximum number on this tour is 12 adults
Tour Dates
Thursday 25th July – Sunday 11th August 2024 (18 days)
Inclusions
Tour escort throughout
18 Nights 4★ accommodation
17 Breakfasts
04 Evening meals
17 Entrance fees to included sights as indicated in this itinerary
Exclusions
Airfares – We can assist with these separately
Airport transfers, unless stated in the tour itinerary
Travel insurance
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the tour itinerary
Personal purchases