The Birmingham International Tattoo, Snowdrops in the Cotswolds, Cheltenham & Stoneleigh Abbey

4days from

£999^*per person

Overview

Join us for a delightful long weekend break featuring the first floral signs of the year, the pomp and pageantry of Britain’s biggest indoor tattoo with over 1,000 participants and the cosy surroundings of Warner’s Studley Castle Hotel. Escorted excursions by coach visit: Painswick Rococo Gardens renowned for its Snowdrop displays; Regency Cheltenham with an included Afternoon tea; Stoneleigh Abbey for a tour of this historic house with lunch; The Birmingham international tattoo at the NEC with reserved ‘Platinum’ grade seats for the afternoon matinee performance. We stay at Warner Studley Castle and enjoy a sparkling reception and dinner with wine followed by entertainment each evening.

Itinerary

Check-in from 3pm. Welcome sparkling reception with your Tour Manager before dinner with wine followed by entertainment at the hotel.
A full day tour in the Cotswolds beginning with a visit to the 18th Century Painswick Rococo Garden which has one of the finest displays of naturalised snowdrops in the country followed by a visit to the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham for a guided tour and afternoon tea. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
An escorted excursion including a visit and lunch at Stoneleigh Abbey before the afternoon performance of Britain’s biggest indoor tattoo featuring military and other marching bands, pipes & drums, field gun racing, dog racing, standard bearers, dance teams and a spectacular finale with over 1,000 performers. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Check out of hotel by 10am Note: Order of excursions may be subject to change depending on local conditions.

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

Welcome sparkling reception
Three night stay at Warner Studley Castle
The Birmingham International Tattoo
Escorted excursions exploring a Cotswolds snowdrop garden, the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, beautiful Stoneleigh Abbey and tasty treats

Our Price Includes

Three nights' half-board accommodation at Warner Studley Castle, with a half bottle of house wine per person each night
Welcome sparkling reception
Escorted excursions by coach with admissions/tickets
Entrance to Painswick Rococo garden
A guided tour of Cheltenham and afternoon tea
A tour and lunch at Stoneleigh Abbey
A ticket to the Birmingham International Tattoo
Escorted by a Tour Manager

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Accommodation

Warner Studley Castle, Warwickshire -

★★★★

Set in rural Warwickshire, Grade II* listed Studley castle was built in 1834. Warner Leisure Hotels have completely refurbished the Castle, including converting the former stables into a luxurious spa, adding a bistro with a view and an impressive dining and entertainment venue.

Studley castle is out of the way enough to feel really relaxed, but with Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds on the doorstep, it’s an ideal location for this holiday. With so much history for you to enjoy, beautiful gardens and all the amenities of a modern hotel including leisure facilities, friendly hospitality and nightly live entertainment, Studley castle is the perfect place to relax after leisurely days of exploration with our experinced tour Manager.

ACCOMMODATION All bedrooms have: Ensuite bathroom, towels, free WiFi, a TV, hairdryer, safe, comfy chairs and reading lights and tea & coffee making facilities with biscuits.

Studley Room – from £999pp Located in the contemporary Studley Wing on ground, 1st and 2nd floors with lift access. Rooms come with either a shower or bath.

Castle room – price on request Located in the castle over 3 floors with no lift access. Rooms come with either a shower or bath and the warner Signature Experience. On request , subject to availability.

10% service charge Please note a discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your bill for any food (other than breakfast and dinner) or drinks purchased outside of FREE Bar hours. This is something Warner have introduced recently at all their hotels. The service charge is distributed amongst the team who look after you.

Other Information

Deposit of £10pp on booking.

Balance payment due 12 weeks before start date.

Holiday code

GN466

Holiday provided by GN Holidays & Voyages

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