4 nights/5 days Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
£455.00 per person
£80 single supplement
Deposit on booking £50 per person
Insurance £20.30 per person
Admissions included

Your Hotel - The 4* Barcelo Redworth Hall Hotel at Newton Aycliffe combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. The grand old manor house, dating back to 1774, has many orginal features including the magnificent Great Hall and ornate staircase. All the individually designed rooms are ensuite with tea and coffee facilities and hairdryer. The health club offers a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and beauty suite.

Monday 14th May - Leave Whitehall 07.00hrs to travel to Harrogate, with a short comfort stop on route. Whilst in Harrogate take the chance to visit the Valley Gardens and admire the floral displays around the town. From there continue northwards and arrive at the hotel in good time for evening meal.

Tuesday 15th May - After a leisurely breakfast the driver will take you into the city of Durham. Beginning the day with a visit to Crook Hall and Gardens, which is a privately owned property just a short walk from The Gates Shopping Centre. The 11 themed gardens all have their own history and personality. Some are centuries old whilst others are recent additions - gardens for everyone to enjoy. Once you have completed your visit to Crook Hall you can stroll into Durham. Durham Cathederal is a “must see” experience and the Victorian Market and shopping streets are also worth a visit. Meet up with your coach for the journey back to you hotel late afternoon. Dinner in your hotel.

Wednesday 16th May - Today you visit Raby Castle - one of Englands Finest Medieval Castles. There will be a short guided tour to familiarise you with the property and time at leisure. The castle houses a fantastic art collection along with medieval, regency and Victorian interiors in addition to the 18th century Walled Gardens and Deer Park. Leaving Raby early afternoon for the short journey to Egglestone Hall Gardens. Egglestone Hall is the family home of Sir William and Lady Gray and was recently used as the location for ITV’s Ladett to Lady programme! The Nursery Garden is separately owned and positioned in a 4 acre walled garden with a cafeteria nearby. Back to Redworth Hall for your evening meal.

Thursday 17th May - After breakfast the coach will travel south west from your hotel and take you to Richmond, voted “Greatest Uk Town” in 2009. Founded by the Normans in 1071 the town grew up around the castle and there are many places of interest in the town all surrounded by the most stunning scenery. You will visit Millgate House Garden - a small enclosed town garden in a blissful secluded setting in Richmond. You may also like to visit the Friary Tower and Gardens whilst in Richmond. In the afternoon there will be a scenic drive around Teesdale taking in the market town of Barnard Castle (Gateway to the Pennines) and enjoying afternoon tea in Middleton in Teesdale before travelling back to Newton Aycliffe once again.

Friday 18th May - Sadly today you travel home - but not before a visit to Chatsworth House and Gardens. Leave early afternoon to arrive back at Whitehall early evening.

Free parking at Whitehall for the duration of the trip

5 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast £579.00 per person
£110.00 single room supplement
Deposit on booking £50 per person
Insurance £20.30 per person
Admissions included

One night at Dooleys Hotel, Waterford
Three nights at 4* Maritime Hotel, Bantry
One night at Maldron Hotel, Wexford

Your hotel - Your main hotel is the 4* Maritime Hotel, a luxury hotel overlooking the stunning scenery of Bantry Bay. Guests also have complimentary use of the Maritime Spa with swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam bath.

Sunday 17th June - Leave Whitehall Garden Centre at 06.00hrs to travel to Fishguard, and the 14.30hrs crossing to Rosslare arriving in Ireland at 18.00 Hours. The coach will then take us to our overnight hotel, Dooleys in Waterford for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Monday 18th June - Following breakfast travel via Dungarvan to Lismore. Perched above the River Blackwater, Lismore Castle is perhaps the most spectacular in Ireland and has been the Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire since 1753. Whilst there you will visit the gardens, set in 7 acres and divided into two: the Upper Garden a 17th century walled garden which remains much as it was 400 years ago and the Lower Garden, a more casual informal English garden in 19th century style. The gardens frame spectacular views of the castle and the surrounding countryside. Continue to Midleton, home of the Old Midleton Distillery, part of the vast Irish Distillers Group famous for Jamesons, Bushmills and Tullamore Dew whiskey. After your visit to the museum and whiskey tasting your journey continues to Bantry, your base for the next three nights.

Tuesday 19th June - A full day excursion along the Ceara Peninsula and following the shoreline of Bantry Bay to Glengariff. In the afternoon you will take a short boat trip across to Garnish Island ( or Ilnacullen to use the traditional name) and the Italianate Gardens which flourish in the temperate climate. Set on a small island of 37 acres the gardens are well known to horticulturalists and lovers of trees from all over the world. Leaving there late afternoon for your return to the Maritime Hotel for Dinner. This is the largest working estate in the UK owned and financed by the Staffordshire County Council. Leaving Shugborough after lunch you should arrive back at Whitehall late afternoon.

Wednesday 20th June - Another full day - today our destination is Killarney along part of the route of the “Ring of Kerry”. Leaving Bantry you travel over the Caha Mountains and through the Sheen Valley to Kenmare then join the “Ring of Kerry” through Molls Gap to Ladies View with fabulous views of Killarney Lakes. Once in Killarney take a trip on the jaunting car rides from the centre of Killarney through the National Park to Muckross House and Garden. Back in the town enjoy the shops at your leisure and maybe visit St Mary’s Cathedral. The return to Bantry takes you through the Loo Valley and Kenmare. Dinner in your hotel.

Thursday 21st June - Today we leave Bantry and begin our journey back across the country towards Wexford. On the way you will visit Blarney Castle and have the chance to “Kiss the Blarney Stone” thus gaining the gift of eloquence! From the top of the castle there are wonderful views of the gardens and parkland. Remember to vist Blarney Woollen Mills, close to the village green for the best range of genuine Irish products. After lunch travel on to your overnight stop, the Maldron Hotel in Wexford for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Friday 11th June - Sadly today we journey home. Leaving our hotel after an early breakfast for the ferry crossing leaving Rosslare at 09.00hrs and arriving in Fishgard at 12.30hrs. Travel back to Whitehall arriving there early evening.

Friday 22nd June - Sadly today we journey home. Leaving our hotel after an early breakfast for the ferry crossing leaving Rosslare ay 09.00hrs and arriving in Fishgard at 12.30hrs. Travel back to Whitehall arriving there early evening.

Free parking at Whitehall for the duration of the trip

3 nights/4 days Half Board, addmissions included
£409.00 per person
£ 46 single supplement
Deposit on booking £50 per person
Insurance £25.35 per person

Your hotel - Golden Tulip, s’Hertogenbosch High standard hotel situated in the city centre of s’Hertogenbosch, overlooking the medieval square, shopping and business area. All rooms are en-suite, with mini-bar, tea & coffee facilities and trouser press. Voted the Most Hospitable Dutch City of 2010, s’Hertogenbosch has a small canal system that flows underneath the city centre.

Friday 13th July - Leave Whitehall 06.00 hrs to travel to Dover and the ferry crossing to Calais, arriving in France around midday. Travel northwards through Belgium and into Holland. Arriving at you hotel for dinner.

Saturday 14th May - Today your driver will take you to Venio, and Floriade 2012. The main attractions are 40 hectares of the site which are devoted to “The Greatest Flower Show on Earth”. This consists of displays by over a hundred exhibitors showcasing the worlds most stunning flowers, plants and trees. In addition Floriade features a cultural programme of music, dance, literature, theatre and visual arts from all over the world. After a memorable day you return to the hotel for dinner.

Sunday 15th July - After breakfast this morning the coach will take you to Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn for a visit to the spectacular Palace and its Gardens. The characteristic features of these 17th centry gardens is the strict symmetry of the lay out. The garden is designed to be viewed as a seasonally changing flower and plant display - the flowers are planted individually rather than in groups so that each< species can be fully appreciated. Return to s’Hertogenbosch in the afternoon with time to visit St Jan Catherdral or take a boat trip on the Binnandieze before dinner.

Monday 16th July - Sadly your journey home will begin after breakfast. There will be a visit to the medieval City of Brugge where you can enjoy the quaint cobbles streets, sample the Belgian Chocolates and Beer or perhaps take a boat trip on the canal. In the afternoon continue the journey to Calais and your late afternoon ferry crossing. You should arrive back at Whitehall late evening.

Free parking at Whitehall for the duration of the trip

2 nights/3 days Dinner, Bed & Breakfast £229.00 per person
£30.00 single room supplement
Deposit on booking £50 per person
Insurance £14.25 per person
Admissions included

Your hotel - 4* De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel, Daresbury, Warrington
Cheshire, WA4 4BB Telephone: 0844 9802360

Situated in its own grounds, three miles from the town centre of Warrington but close to the motorway network, the hotel provides an ideal base to explore Cheshire. “Its grand entrance is followed by a great welcome” This contemporary hotel features reminders that Lewis Carroll was born in the village of Daresbury. The restaurant is proud to serve all locally sourced produce on its superb menu. All bedrooms are ensuite with tea/coffee facilities, sky television and telephone. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, gymnasium and spa.

Wednesday 18th July - Leave Whitehall early morning and travel north to Bridgemere with a comfort stop on route. Britain’s largest and most spectacular garden centre, Bridgemere Nursery & Garden World lies on the beautiful borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire. Established fifty years ago by John Ravenscroft as a one-man band rose nursery, Bridgemere now covers 50 acres and is one of the largest garden centres in the world. Don’t miss the six acres of themed, award-winning show gardens, superb shopping and the excellent restaurant which serves delicious home-made food. Continue the journey arriving at Daresbury Park in good time for your 3 course table d’hote Dinner.

Thursday 19th July - After breakfast today the coach will take you to Tatton Park for the RHS Flower Show. Set in over 20 acres of magnificent parkland, the 2012 show will again offer a wealth of gardening opportunities for all visitors. After a full day you will return to the comfort of your hotel for evening meal. Friday 20th July - After a leisurely breakfast you make your way home with a stop at Shugborough Estate on the journry. Shugborough is the ancestral home of the Earls of Lichfield, the house is a fine Georgian Mansion with magnificent views over riverside terraces. The latest additions are the private apartments of Patrick Lichfield with many beautiful, and some familiar, examples of his photography.

Friday20th July - After a leisurely breakfast you make your way home with a stop at Shugborough Estate on the journey. Shugborough is the ancestral home of the Earls of Lichfield, the house is a fine Georgian Mansion with magnificent views over riverside terraces. The latest additions are the private apartments of Patrick Litchfield with many beautiful, and familiar examples of the photography.

This is the largest working estate in the UK owned and financed by the Staffordshire County Concil. Leaving Shugborough after lunch you should arrive back at Whitehall late afternoon.

Free parking at Whitehall Garden Centre during the holiday.

3 nights/4 days Dinner, Bed & Breakfast £325.00 per person
£48 single supplement
Deposit on booking £50 per person
Insurance £17.05 per person
Admissions include

Your Hotel - 4* Noke by Thistle Hotel, St Albans, Watford Rd
St Albans AL2 3DS Telephone: 08713769034

This 4 star traditional hotel, near the historic city of St Albans in Hertfordshire continues a tradition of hospitality dating back to Victorian times. All the recently refurbished bedrooms are en-suite with air conditioning, telephone, full screen LCD TV with freeview, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer, iron, trouser press. The Otrium Leisure Club has a swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room.

Friday 24th August - Leave Whitehall early morning and travel across the country to Cliverden in Buckinghamshire. A country retreat on a grand scale, Cliveden’s magnificent gardens and breathtaking views have been admired for centuries. In the early 20th century the house became home to Waldorf and Nancy Astor and later became infamously associated with the Profumo Affair, but is now a privately owned hotel. Today you can experience the relaxed grandeur of Cliveden and enjoy exploring the beautiful gardens and parklands. Continue your journey into Hertfordshire and Dinner at your hotel in St Albans.

Saturday 25th August - After breakfast today the coach will take you to the ancient roman city of St Albans for a short guided tour, providing local knowledge and an insight into its history. Later on in the morning the driver will take you to Hatfield House, home to Lord and Lady Salisbury, and one of the treasure houses of England. Enjoy the scented garden, fountains and view the famous knot garden adjoining the Tudor Palace where Elizabeth 1 spent much of her childhood. In the park an oak tree marks the spot where she first heard of her accession to the throne. After a pleasant afternoon, you will return to the hotel for your evening meal.

Sunday 26th August - Today you visit Wrest Park, one of the most enchanting gardens in England. You will be one of the first to discover the magnificence of this “sleeping beauty”, largely unseen before now. Find out about its restoration and the breathtaking vistas and historic buildings which will surely ensure its place as one of Englands greatest gardens. Return to your hotel and relax before dinner. Monday 27th August - Sadly you must leave to return home today, but not without one last garden - Blenheim Palace Gardens in Oxfordshire. Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace is surrounded by over 2000 acres of ‘Capability Brown’ landscaped parkland, the great lake, and beautiful formal gardens, offering an unforgettable visit for all. While there you must visit the Formal Gardens which were commisioned in the 1920’s by the 9th Duke of Marlborough, the Water Terraces, Italian Garden, Secret Garden, Rose Garden and for the whole family to enjoy - The Pleasure Garden. After lunch you will continue your journey back to Lacock arriving late afternoon. Free parking at Whitehall Garden Centre during your stay.

Monday 27th August - Sadly you must leave to return home today, but not without one last garden - Blenheim Palace Gardens in Oxfordshire. Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace is surrounded by over 2000 acres of ‘Capability Brown’ landscaped parkland, the great lake, and beautiful formal gardens, offering an unforgettable visit for all. While there you must visit the Formal Gardens which were commisioned in the 1920’s by the 9th Duke of Marlborough, the Water Terraces, Italian Garden, Secret Garden, Rose Garden and for the whole family to enjoy - The Pleasure Garden. After lunch you will continue your journey back to Lacock arriving late afternoon.

Free parking at Whitehall for the duration of the trip