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A Taste of Gloucestershire

Fully Escorted!

Enjoy a relaxing Gloucestershire break combining historic cities, scenic rail journeys, waterside charm and elegant towns, with plenty of free time and memorable experiences.

THE MERCURE GLOUCESTER BOWDEN HALL HOTEL ***

Situated on the edge of Gloucester, the Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel offers elegant accommodation, peaceful surroundings and an excellent location for exploring Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

PRICE INCLUDES

3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Entry to Sudely Castle
Single train journey from Cheltenham to Broadway
Coach excursions to Oxford, Cirencester, Broadway
Fully escorted throughout

We offer one FREE place in every 20, or one at half price for every 10. We can also arrange one pick up (if required) of your choosing for the whole group (minimum of 20 passengers). For groups larger than 20, please email coaches@kirbyscoaches.co.uk.

Day 1

Travel to Gloucestershire with a stop in Oxford.

Day 2

To Sudely Castle, discover a millennium of royal history, romantic ruins, and award-winning gardens. This afternoon through the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding National Beauty to vibrant Cirencester, the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’.

B, D

Day 3

Board the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway for a scenic journey to Broadway, a charming Cotswold village of honey-coloured stone and quaint tea rooms. This afternoon to Gloucester, where the historic docks are now home to a wide range of outlet shops, high street stores, cafés and waterside restaurants. Visit the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral, renowned for its stunning architecture and its appearance in the Harry Potter films.

B, D

Day 4

Return home via Henley-on-Thames.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

A Taste of Gloucestershire

Discover the beauty, history and charm of the Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds on this relaxing escorted coach holiday. Combining historic castles, scenic steam railways, elegant market towns and waterside heritage, this delightful short break offers a wonderful taste of one of England’s most picturesque regions.

Staying at the elegant Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, surrounded by peaceful countryside, guests can enjoy comfortable accommodation and an ideal base for exploring Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

Travelling south with a stop in the historic university city of Oxford, your holiday begins with beautiful architecture, charming streets and centuries of history.

A highlight of the holiday is the visit to magnificent Sudeley Castle, one of England’s most historic castles. Discover over a thousand years of royal history, explore atmospheric ruins and wander through award-winning gardens. Sudeley Castle was once home to Katherine Parr, the final wife of Henry VIII, and remains one of the Cotswolds’ most treasured landmarks.

Travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to elegant Cirencester, often referred to as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”. Browse independent shops, cafés and historic streets filled with honey-coloured stone buildings.

Enjoy a nostalgic journey aboard the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway from Cheltenham to the charming village of Broadway. Famous for its beautiful Cotswold stone buildings, inviting tea rooms and relaxed atmosphere, Broadway is one of the region’s most picturesque villages.

Continue to the historic city of Gloucester where the beautifully restored docks now offer waterside cafés, shops and outlet stores. Visit the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral, renowned for its stunning Gothic architecture and famous appearances in the Harry Potter films.

On the return journey, enjoy time in the elegant riverside town of Henley-on-Thames before travelling home.

Combining heritage, countryside and charming towns, this Gloucestershire coach holiday offers a relaxing and memorable escape to the heart of England.

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Hornchurch	Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Princess Rd, Rayleigh	Princess Road, Rayleigh (was Depot)	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Rochford Market Square	West Street, Rochford Market Square	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Southchurch Library	Southchurch Lib, Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Blvd	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd	Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (High Street on return)	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View