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NOSTALGIA & TRADITION IN BOOK
RICHARD III & BOOK LEICESTER NOW
This great little breakaway delves into the incredible discovery in 2012 of the remains of King Richard III buried beneath a car park in Leicester and visits the site of his death in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth. A ride on the Great Central Railway is also included
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Off to Leicester with an en-route visit to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre which tells the dramatic story of the Battle of Bosworth where King Richard III lost his life and throne. Onto to the Hilton Hotel Leicester for your 2-night stay DBB
DAY 2 Into the centre of Leicester to the excellent King Richard III Centre. Using great storytelling and 21st century technology, the centre tells the moving story of the king's life and death and reveals how one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told ended in a Leicester car park. Enjoy a cup of tea with an exclusive talk. This afternoon take a nostalgic trip on the heritage Great Central Railway (steam or diesel)
DAY 3 After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden with a volunteer guide, before heading homewards
THE HEART OF ENGLAND
NOW
NEW
5 DAYS | FROM £499
NEW
3 DAYS | FROM £329
Take a nostalgic journey to explore the treasures and traditions of times gone by in lovely Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Discover the Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum, Denby Pottery Village, Southwell Minster and Newstead Abbey Gardens.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Eastwood Hall for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Crich Tramway Village & Denby Pottery Ride on a vintage tram down the unique period street and see trams being restored in the workshop. Then to Denby Pottery Village and its Factory Shop to pick up a bargain or two
Cromford Mills & Matlock Bath Rescued from dereliction in the 1970s, UNESCO Cromford Mills has been restored to how it would have looked in the 1770's when Sir Richard Arkwright introduced the world to mass production. Time to enjoy characterful Matlock Bath in the beautiful gorge of the River Derwent
Southwell Minster & Newstead Abbey Gardens Take a tour
of impressive Southwell Minster,
an incredible, iconic structure,
full of 12th- and 13th-century
features. Then to stunning
Newstead Abbey Gardens with
its meandering pathways,
waterfalls and woodlands
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 2 nights with breakfast & dinner
Entrance to Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre
Entrance to King Richard III Centre
Exclusive talk with tea / coffee / biscuits
Heritage train ride on Great Central Railway
Guided visit to University of Leicester Botanic Gardens
HILTON LEICESTER
HHHH
Modern low-rise hotel on the edge of Leicester
Close to Fosse Shopping Park Restaurant, coffee bar, bar and garden courtyard
Spacious guestrooms, gym and indoor pool
One lift and some ground floor rooms
DAY 5 After breakfast, it’s time to head home
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner (in a function suite) Porterage
Entrance to Crich Tramway Village
Visit to The Denby Pottery Village
Visit to Newstead Abbey Garden
Visit of Southwell Minster with guided tour
Guided tour of Cromford Mills Time at leisure in Matlock Bath
DATES & PRICES
22 MAY 2023
20 AUG 2023
SUPPLEMENTS
Single Insurance
DATES & PRICES
19 MAY 2023 £329 SUPPLEMENTS
Single Insurance
EASTWOOD HALL, NOTTINGHAM HHHH
Contemporary hotel set in 26 acres of gardens Restaurant, bar & leisure centre with pool
Smart guestrooms – singles are double for sole use
Lift and some ground floor rooms
£499
£499
£100
£35
£40
£31
REFERENCE EHT
44 44 www.crusader-holidays.co.uk
REFERENCE EKJ Call us on 01255 425453 / 01296 336666
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