Windsor Castle
Following the line of the River Thames we travel West to Windsor Castle, the home of Kings & Queens since 1070AD.
Fortifications, Politics, Royalty
Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace
In 1838, the young Queen Victoria ordered that Hampton Court should be thrown open to all her subjects “without restriction”.
Westminster Highlights
Without the car, you have the opportunity to travel as the locals do. However, it may be best just to concentrate on the area of Westminster where you can see Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace.
Westminster Abbey
One of the key ingredients to a visit to London is a visit to the Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster better known the world over as Westminster Abbey.
The Tower of London
One of the essential ingredients to a trip to London is a trip to His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, the Tower of London (as it is formally known). Built following the invasion of Britain by the Norman French King William the Conqueror in 1066 to keep hostile Londoners at […]
Stratford & Warwick Castle
The birthplace in 1564 of William Shakespeare – widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English Language…
Oxford & Blenheim
Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires, and Blenheim Palace – a masterpiece of 18th century Baroque architecture.
Leeds Castle & Chartwell
Leeds Castle – a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon, and Chartwell – home of Sir Winston Churchill.
Canterbury, Dover & Leeds Castle
Three of the most important historical locations inEngland, all in the beautfiul Kent countryside.
Hever Castle & Chartwell
Dating back to the 13th century, Hever was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I.