Secrets of Surrey
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The Country Garden in Summer at RHS Garden Wisley. © RHS
Historical, Cultural and pretty English scenery
In this new tour there really is something for everyone with visits to RHS Garden Wisley, the fascinating Polesden Lacey, Denbies Wine Estate, Brooklands Museum, and historic Guildford.
Dates
Dates throughout 2019
Suggested Itinerary by Coach
Day 1
Travel to Surrey.
Departing from your local area travel to Surrey and your suggested hotel with time to settle in before dinner. Ask the Greatdays team for suggestions for a stop-off on the journey.
Day 2
RHS Garden Wisley.
Today we visit the RHS Garden at Wisley, the headquarters of the Royal Horticultural Society. This magnificent garden offers a beautiful and relaxing experience throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to take in the majestic beauty of The Glasshouse, the Rock Garden or the Mixed Borders. Our visit starts with a one-hour tour led by a trained guide.
Day 3
Polesden Lacey and Denbies Wine Estate.
Polesden Lacy, one of the National Trust’s most popular properties, was the home of Margaret Greville, an Edwardian society hostess. The house displays her exceptional collection of fine paintings, furniture, porcelain, silver and personal mementoes. In the afternoon we visit nearby Denbies Wine Estate, The vineyard was planted in 1986, and since then has become one of the largest wine producers in the UK. A train tour of the wine production process ends with the opportunity to sample of a few of the products.
Day 4
Guildford and Brooklands Museum.
This morning we visit historic Guildford, with its quaint cobbled High Street. Stroll in the grounds of the Castle, or head to the top of the Great Tower for a 360-degree panoramic view. In the afternoon we visit Brooklands Museum, the site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit. The museum tells the story of eight decades of engineering and technological achievements with a vast collection of motor racing memorabilia. You can also step on board a Concorde.
Day 5
Travel home.
Suggested hotels:
Holiday Inn Hotel – Guilford ***
A modern Guildford hotel with excellent meeting facilities and a well-equipped fitness centre Holiday Inn Guildford hotel is situated less than two miles from the centre of Guildford, Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi. Dine at the hotel’s restaurant or sample local ales at the lounge bar. Get the day off to an energetic start at the Spirit Health Club’s gym or pool. Unwind after a busy day at the sauna or steam room.
Hilton Cobham ****
Set within 27 acres beautiful grounds near Cobham this 4 star hotel is conveniently located just off the M25. It’s an ideal base to explore Surrey, London and the Southeast. Guests can dine in the Mediterranean Grill restaurant or enjoy a nice drink in the bar. There is an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and the LivingWell Health Club with gym, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. The hotel boasts 13 meeting rooms for up to 300 delegates. Each of the comfortable en-suite rooms comes with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, work desk and hospitality tray. This hotel has rooms adapted for disabled access, and onsite free coach parking is available.
DoubleTree by Hilton Woking ****
This contemporary hotel is located within walking distance of Woking town centre and just 28 miles from Central London. Popular tourist attractions including Legoland Windsor and Thorpe Park are close by. Guests enjoy complimentary use of the fitness centre. Bar 92 and the Wocca Grill offer contemporary cuisine and an extensive wine list. The hotel boasts a state-of-the-art Conference Centre with versatile meeting spaces. Relax in one of the inviting guest rooms with modern amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi. Accessible rooms are available and the hotel has a lift.
| 5 Days | |
| 2019 | from £285.00 per person |
| 2020 | from £289.00 per person |
