COST PER PERSON: £455 PER PERSON

Includes Richard III Visitor Centre, Belvoir Castle & Barnsdale Gardens

This tour includes a return to Geoff Hamilton’s iconic gardens which we visited several years ago and are well worth another look. We also discover the fasci nating remains of King Richard III and relax on Rutland water.

Visit the impressive Belvoir Castle, used as ’Windsor Castle’ in series 3 of The Crown. Tour the castle and learn about the rare treasures and impressive painting collections of previous Dukes & Duchesses before exploring the beauti ful gardens. We will stop in the historic market town of Melton Mowbray on our return to the hotel, with time to buy a famous pork pie or speciality cheese.

Barnsdale Gardens were created by Geoff Hamilton and are a true gem for any garden lover. We will have time to see the many different garden rooms Geoff famously created before enjoying a relaxing cruise on Rutland Water. We finish with a stop in Oakham, a traditional market town famous for it’s 5 hole stocks, sig nal box and statue of Queen Elizabeth II.

The King Richard III visitor centre is located in the centre of Leicester, where the long lost remains of The King were discovered in a car park. Learn about one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told when the remains were dis covered and verified before we journey home.

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-board & tea/coffee

• Welcome tea/coffee

• All Excursions as stated

• Rutland Cruise

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 4*Holiday Inn, Leicester

Conveniently located just a short walk from the centre of the city, the hotel has a large, garden-style restaurant, in an open-plan arrangement with the bar & lounge. All the rooms have TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & free Wi-Fi. There is a lift & gym.

Supplement:

Single room £100