Longleat Festival of Light, Tutbury Castle & Bath

Marvel in the history of Longleat House - home to the Thynne family since 1580 and see the world famous Lantern Festival. Enjoy an entertianing tour to the beautiful city of Bath and a visit to fabulous Tutbury Castle

 

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· Longleat Festival of Light - As seen on TV! Following a break of three long years Longleat will once again be playing host to the largest Chinese lantern festival in Europe. The Festival of Light was launched at Longleat in 2014 and is promising to be even bigger and bolder this year. More than 20,000 individual lanterns and 20 magical scenes, inspired by ancient China, transform the estate and illuminate Longleat.

 

 

Longleat Safari -  A wonderful drive-through safari adventure will take us close to animals only dreamed about. See the cheetahs, mind the zebra crossing, give the rhino’s right of way, watch out for the wolves. Feed the giraffes! On the Jungle Cruise, you can feed the resident sea lions and see the band of lazy gorillas

 

 

· Longleat House -  This extraordinary place has been home to the Thynne family since 1580 and is regarded as one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public. The ground floor will be all dressed up for Christmas  www.longleat.co.uk

 

 

· HM The Queen’s Tutbury Castle  - Katherine Swynford - Wonderfully charismatic, Tutbury Castle curator and historian, Lesley Smith, takes us on a journey through the height of medieval England, when one couple caused a great scandal across the nation. They were Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt. John was duke of Lancaster, the third son of King Edward III, and the richest man in England. Katherine was John’s mistress, and their passionate love affair was considered both shocking and extraordinary, even at a court known for luxury and licentious behaviour. However, this was no casual affair, but one of the great love stories of history. Travel back in time to when there really were knights in shining armour, and hear Katherine’s own account of her life and her love. tutburycastle.com

 

 

· Entertaining Guided Tour of beautiful Bath -  The tour by coach will normally take in The Abbey, Roman Baths & Pump Rooms. Continuing on for views of  Pulteney bridge, The River Avon & Kennet & Avon canal. See spectacular panoramic views from the one of the seven hills. We walk to see the Georgian sector with Queen Square, The Circus and The Royal Crescent. See some of the buildings used in the filming of ‘Bridgerton’ too!

 

 

 

· The Contemporary Aztec Hotel & Spa is in a perfect spot and is an ideal stopover for exploring Bath and the area. You can work off any indulgence at the state-of-the-art Technogym or relax in the magnificent spa, which boasts a sauna, steam room, swimming pool and hot tub. Room for sole occupancy £69  www.aztechotelbristol.co.uk 

 

· Dinners & Breakfasts & Monday High Tea

 

· Coach Travel  From Pudsey, Calverley, Farsley, Rodley, Horsforth, Leeds, Bradford, Ainley Top

 

· Fully Escorted  by a Hanson Exclusives’ Tour Manager

 

· We strongly recommend that you take out a policy of insurance to cover you for cancellation charges should you be unable to travel due to illness.

· Covid 19 - You must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us.