Fully Escorted!
Book NowStep into the world of mystery, royalty, and charm on this delightful holiday exploring some of Englands most picturesque towns and filming locations. From Agatha Christies Wallingford and Morses Oxford to the grandeur of Blenheim Palace and the elegance of Windsor, each day is filled with fascinating sights, gentle exploration, and a touch of TV magic. With scenic countryside, historic landmarks, and a relaxing river cruise, this is the perfect break for anyone who loves history, storytelling, and beautiful surroundings.
HOLIDAY INN, AYLESBURY****
A rural hotel with a restaurant and bar, gym and spa facilities, free Wi-Fi, an award-winning English breakfast.
PRICE INCLUDES;
3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Welcome tea/coffee upon arrival at hotel
Tea/Coffee after dinner
Entry to Blenheim Palace, Park & Gardens
2 hour cruise from Abingdon to Oxford
Fully escorted throughout
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777
Day 1
We begin in the picturesque riverside town of Henley-on-Thames before continuing to the delightful market town of Wallingford, once home to Agatha Christie and inspiration for her Miss Marple stories. More recently, Wallingford has featured as Causton in Midsomer Murders. We then travel to our hotel in Aylesbury for dinner.
Day 2
Travel through the scenic Chiltern Hills to magnificent Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a filming location for Spectre, Cinderella, Mission: Impossible, Rogue Nation and The Royals.
B, DDay 3
Enjoy a tranquil cruise from Abingdon to Oxford, where free time allows you to explore the university city made famous by Inspector Morse, Endeavour and Lewis.
B, DDay 4
Our final stop is Windsor, with time to explore the town or nearby Great Park, a backdrop for Harry Potter, Bridget Jones’s Baby and Goodbye Christopher Robin, before returning home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
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.
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 | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Hornchurch | Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Princess Rd, Rayleigh | Was Depot | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Rochford Market Square | West Street, Rochford Market Square | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Southchurch Library | Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd | Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (High Street on return) | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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