Downton Abbey, Blenheim Palace & The Shakespeare’s Experience
This tour takes in some of the most iconic sites in England. We start in Highclere Castle – the home of Downton Abbey where we get to visit both the Castle and Gardens. The following day, we visit Blenheim Palace, one of the largest houses in the UK. Following this we take in the Shakespear’s Experience in Stratford-upon-Avon. All tours are self-guided.
What's Included
- Return travel by coach & ferry
- 3 nights DBB at selected hotels
- All coach transfers
- Admission to Highclere House (Downton Abbey) – Castle & Gardens
- Admission to Blenheim Palace
- Admission to Shakespeare’s Experience – Stratford-upon-Avon
- Services of a Tour Director throughout.
What's NOT Included
- Single room supplement @ €199.00
- Triple/Family room supplement is €195.00
- Travel Insurance: €26.00 per adult / €12.00 per child
- €18.00 supplement per person if picking coach up outside Dublin
- A Client Protection Bond of 3% is not included and will be added on to the total gross price of a booking. This Bond protects our clients in the event of supplier business failure. All bookings and transactions are subject to this charge
Extras
Good to Know
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FERRIES
The UK government has introduced new legal requirements for non-British or non-Irish Passport holders traveling on ferries between the UK and the Rep of Ireland. Please check if you will need an Esta or Visa to enter the UK. If you hold any other government passport (irrespective of where you are currently resident) you must provide us with the following information:
Full name (as shown on your passport)
Nationality
Date of Birth
Passport Number
Country of Issue
This information must be supplied at least 30 days before travel, or at the time of booking if you are travelling within 30 days.
Failure to supply this information will mean you will not be able to travel and you will be asked to leave the tour (full cancellation charges will apply).
We thank you for your co-operation and look forward to welcoming you onboard.
Important Notice
Please note all of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. They are not suitable for people with walking difficulties and/or limited mobility.
Day 1
01.50hrs Depart from Limerick [Bus Stop at Kilmurray Lodge, Plassey Road)
02.20hrs Birdhill, Jct 27 M7 Applegreen Services
03.00hrs Moneygall, Jct 23 M7 Barack Obama Plaza
04.00hrs Pick-up at The Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, Jct 17 M7
04.45hrs Pick-up Naas – (Tougher’s)
05.15hrs Pick-up at Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross, Dublin
05.50hrs Pick-up at the Coach Park, Dublin Airport (Zone 16)
06.30hrs Pick-up at the front door of the Irish Ferries Passenger Terminal 1, Dublin Port, Eircode D01 P3K2
[Please note coach must check through at 06.45hrs]
07.30hrs Depart North Wall on Irish Ferries Ulysses
11.00hrs Arrive Holyhead
13.05hrs Arrive Chester Services – comfort stop
14.00hrs Depart Chester Services
15.40hrs Arrive Norton Cane services – comfort stop
16.10hrs Depart Norton Cane
17.30hrs Arrive at the Hilton Northampton x 2 nights
Dinner at hotel
Day 2
08.00hrs Depart hotel
09.30hrs Arrive In Oxford
We have some free-time in the Historical City of Oxford
11.30hrs Depart Oxford
12.30hrs Arrive Highclere Castle – the home of Downton Abbey – our tour commences at 13.00hrs.
Downton Abbey has charmed over 400 million people around the world and Highclere has been so fortunate to have been part of the journey. Of all the much-love fictional characters the Castle plays its starring role beautifully - even if we are all slightly biased! the first Downton Abbey television series was filmed in 2010 at Highclere Castle and continued for six years followed by a number of films!
Your tour is of the Castle and Gardens and it is self-guided. We will have ample time to visit the Tearooms and Gift Shop.
15.45hrs Depart Highclere Castle
17.45hrs Arrive at your hotel
Day 3
09.00hrs Check-out and depart your Hotel
10.15hrs Arrive Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. Originally called Blenheim Castle, it has been known as Blenheim Palace since the 19th century. One of England's largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It is the home of the Spencer – Churchill family
13.00hrs Depart Blenheim Palace
14.30hrs Arrive at the Shakespear’s Experience, Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, William Shakespeare’s childhood home, located in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Discover more about a young William’s family life as you travel through the rooms once lived in and loved by the Shakespeare’s. You’ll also have the opportunity to get up close to objects from the Trust’s world class collections.
16.30hrs Depart Stratford-upon-Avon
18.30hrs Arrive at the Wychwood Park Hotel, Wychwood.
Day 4
09.45hrs Check-out and depart your hotel
11.00hrs Arrive in Chester
We have some free time in the Roman City of Chester
13.00hrs Depart Chester
15.00hrs Arrive at Holyhead
16.00hrs Depart Holyhead on the Stena Adventurer
19.30hrs Arrive at North Wall Drops en-route to Limerick
Multiple Hotels
💰 Room Pricing
Prices shown are per person modifications from the base tour price.
📍 Hotel Location
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Kilmurry Lodge, Plassey Road, Limerick
Birdhill, Jct 27 M7 Applegreen Services
Moneygall, Jct 23 M7 Barack Obama Plaza
The Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise
Toughers Red House, Naas
Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross
The Coach Park – Dublin Airport (Zone 16)
North Wall - Irish Ferries Terminal 1
Kilmurry Lodge, Plassey Road, Limerick
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Bus stops in the parking lot near the hotel, free for guests and short-term visitors.
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Birdhill, Jct 27 M7 Applegreen Services
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M7, Junction 27 Applegreen Services pickup point at Birdhill.
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Moneygall, Jct 23 M7 Barack Obama Plaza
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M7, Junction 23 Barack Obama Plaza pickup at Moneygall.
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The Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise
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Pickup is directly outside the main reception area of the Malahon Hotel.
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Toughers Red House, Naas
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Coach collects in front entrance of Toughers Red House complex.
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Joels Restaurant, Newlands Cross
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Pickup takes place in the front car park, near the entrance of Joels Restaurant.
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The Coach Park – Dublin Airport (Zone 16)
North Wall - Irish Ferries Terminal 1
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Pickup at Irish Ferries Terminal 1, North Wall, Dublin.
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