Heart of England, Stamford, Stratford & Rutland Water Cruise

Pack your bags and join us for an adventure in the heart of England. From our base at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, a 17th-century mansion in the Leicestershire countryside, we visit the impressive Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, well-known for its famous pork pie, along with Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon where we embark on a cruise down the lovely River Avon. We also enjoy a Rutland Water cruise and, with a 2-for-1 bar offer included at our hotel, this makes for a perfectly relaxing five-day escape.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- 4 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, near Market Bosworth (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast- 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks- Excursions to Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, Stratford-upon-Avon & Stamford- Cruises on the River Avon & Rutland Water- Free time in Market Bosworth

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsBelvoir Castle & Melton MowbrayWe start our day with a visit to Belvoir Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland and home to the Manners family for the last five hundred years. Pronounced 'Beaver Castle', this impressive structure lies on the site of a historic castle, originally built after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Since then, it has been rebuilt at least three times and has made regular appearances on Netflix's The Crown TV series, standing in for Windsor Castle.Next, we travel to the rural and quintessential English town of Melton Mowbray. Be sure to pick up a pork pie at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and try it with a chutney while you wander through the town centre and marvel at the many fascinating historic buildings.Stratford-upon-Avon & River Avon CruiseToday we make our way to Stratford-upon-Avon, the idyllic birthplace of William Shakespeare, to enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Avon. Afterwards, we have time at leisure to explore. There's plenty to see, with many picturesque, thatched cottages and timber-frame houses throughout the town. Walk in The Bard's footsteps, visit his birthplace or pay your respects at Holy Trinity Church, his final resting place.Rutland Water Cruise & StamfordRutland Water is a large, horseshoe-shaped reservoir set within three thousand acres of beautiful English countryside. Here we enjoy a scenic cruise before we journey to the idyllic town of Stamford. Wander through the cobbled streets and discover the treasure trove of attractions, from All Saints Church, Barn Hill and the Stamford Art Centre to the relaxing beauty of Stamford Meadows.En-route VisitMarket BosworthFollowing breakfast at the hotel, we check out and make our way to the pretty town of Market Bosworth. With its picturesque Georgian architecture and cobbled main square, it's a lovely place to enjoy a stroll before tucking into a local treat in one of the charming cafés. The White Boar Inn is also worth a visit, where Richard III spent the night before the Battle of Bosworth, and you can learn more about the town's role in the Wars of the Roses at the award-winning Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre.

Stratford upon Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic market town in Warwickshire situated on the banks of the River Avon and a popular tourist destination attracting over three million visitors a year. With its beautiful surroundings it's not hard to see why it's such a hit with coach trip visitors.Best known for being the birthplace of the poet and playwright William Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford plays host to a rich programme of events and activities from festivals and music in the park to river racing and cruises.Hotel
Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market BosworthJG3 ratingThe Bosworth Hall Hotel is situated in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, approximately half a mile from Market Bosworth. Set in 11 acres of landscaped gardens, this 17th-century mansion still boasts original features including an oak-panelled main hall with a Tudor stone fireplace. Hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant and leisure club with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym (small charge applies). All meals are buffet style.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.