Aire & Wharfe NT Asc Shropshire 2024

Shropshire & The Wales border in Summer - visit many National Trust properties including Benthall, Berrington, Croft Castle & Brockhampton. Enjoy a cruise on the River and a tour of Shrewbury, a visit to the National Memorial Arboreum & an audience with HM Queen Elizabeth I

INCLUDED IN THIS WONDERFUL HOLIDAY :

Benthall Hall A 16th-century mullioned manor house and home to the Benthall family for 500 years. See the Restoration church built in 1667, after the English Civil War, during which time the original medieval church burned down. A 19th-century garden was planted by Botanist George Maw.

Berrington Hall Standing proud and strong, this fine Georgian mansion sits within 'Capability' Brown’s final garden and landscape. In the house, discover jewel-like interiors, designed by Henry Holland. The gardens are a treat for all the senses throughout the year, with roses in summer.

Croft Castle Castellated 17th-century manor house and home to the Croft family for many centuries. The two-acre walled garden is a perfect place to enjoy the roses and wisteria in summer. St Michael and All Angels church is opposite the castle and parts of the church date back to the 12th century.

Brockhampton Estate - Take a journey through more than 600 years of history and discover a timber-framed manor house and family home. Uncover the history of the ruined chapel and the Gatehouse. The house is surrounded by a moat and is entered via a charming timber-framed gatehouse, built 1530.

Medieval Shrewsbury & The Sabrina The town of Shrewsbury is a historic medieval settlement situated in Shropshire, only nine miles away from the Welsh border. Enjoy a relaxing cruise and breathtaking views aboard the Sabrina, on the River Severn Later the world’s tallest Town Crier, Martin Wood will take us on a guided tour with a visit to St Mary’s Church.

The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's centre of Remembrance and home to over 400 symbolic memorials. Situated across a 150-acre site, amongst 25,000 maturing trees, the memorials pay tribute to those who have served our country, including the Armed Forces, civilian and emergency services, and UK charities.

· Lesley Smith as Elizabeth I in Tutbury Here is a chance to meet Her Majesty at her political zenith and already an icon in an English psyche. This glittering presentation will transport the audience back to the time of Drake, Raleigh and Shakespeare, on England’s voyage into the Renaissance.

· Holiday Inn Telford Ironbridge - Situated in the centre of Telford, next to the conference centre, making it a perfect location for our stay. We are assured of a warm welcome comfortable bedrooms and excellent service. The Revive Leisure Club is free to use for all our guests.

https://hitelfordhotel.com/

Half Board and Monday High Tea

Travel in Style Luxury coach from Shipley & Menston

Fully Escorted by a Hanson Exclusives’ Tour Manager

Day 1

Depart from Menston at 08.30. hrs. then from Shipley, stopping en route and visiting The National Memorial Arboretum

Day 2

A visit to Berrington Hall in the morning and Croft Castle in the afternoon

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Day 3

A day in beautiful Shrewsbury, including a cruise on the river, a tour of the area with the tallest Town Crier in the world and a visit to St Mary's church. Free time in the afternoon

B, CT, D

Day 4

We visit Brochampton Estate & Benthall Hall

B, D

Day 5

We have an audience with Elizabeth I in Tutbury. Lesley Smith, currently curator of Tutbury Castle will give a glittering presentation of the early Elizabethan age

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B=Breakfast, HT=High Tea, CT=Cream Tea, D=Dinner

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.