Started in 1969 as a fund raiser for the church roof, Thriplow Daffodil festival sees the village open up its gardens, amble through over 100 stalls to find that something special. Check out the blacksmiths at work in the Smithy and be entertained by the merry Morris dancers. -® www.thriplowdaffodils.org.uk
Started in 1969 as a fund raiser for the church roof, Thriplow Daffodil festival sees the village open up its gardens, amble through over 100 stalls to find that something special. Check out the blacksmiths at work in the Smithy and be entertained by the merry Morris dancers. Then recharge at Taste of Thriplow for street food and beer or enjoy hot drinks and homemade cake at the Village Tearooms. With live music being played all around the village its the perfect place to get some springtime cheer.
Delta Hotel by Marriott Huntingdon
This modern, stylish 4-star hotel is located on the outskirts of Huntingdon. Each of the 150 well decorated bedrooms are comfortable and traditional in style. The hotel has a range of modern facilities throughout, including a spacious, informal restaurant, a comfortable bar and an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, spa bath and gym. Lift
Day 1
A morning departure as we head to the world-famous university city of Cambridge with time to explore. You will be spoilt for choice of what to do and see in this compact city with the architectural splendour of its university colleges at the centre. Take a walking tour and see the instantly recognisable King's College Chapel or relax with a guided punt on the River Cam. Many precious antiquities are on show at Cambridge University's principal museum, the Fitzwilliam Museum or green-fingered visitors might like a trip to the Botanic Gardens. We leave late afternoon for the short journey to our hotel the Delta by Marriott Huntingdon. Dinner is served in the hotel.
Day 2
Following breakfast in the hotel we make our way to Thriplow, where the streets are awash with daffodils. This original village fete has become a major tourist attraction and during the annual charity Daffodil weekend, visitors step back in time, walking the beautiful traffic-free lanes and connecting footpaths, visiting residents 'Open Gardens', listening to music, watching Morris dancing. Add local craft stalls and displays of vintage vehicles, home produced food and you can see why this is such a popular event. Dinner in the hotel tonight.
Day 3
After a leisurely breakfast in the hotel we make a visit to Stamford. Proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as "the finest stone town in England", Stamford was declared a conservation area in 1967. It has over 600 listed buildings of mellow limestone in the town centre including five medieval churches, all real gems. We leave for home after Lunch.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
PRICE INCLUDES
2 nights bed & breakfast
3 course dinner each night
Excursions
Visit to Thriplow Daffodil Festival
Luxury air conditioned coach travel
Single room supplement £60.00
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton Bus Station | Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street |
| Alfreton, Watchorn Island | Alfreton,Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop |
| Barlborough, Rose & Crown | Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub |
| Barnsley, Eldon Street | Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema |
| Bolsover Market Place | Bolsover Market Place |
| Carlton in Lindrick | Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby |
| Carlton in Lindrick. | Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk |
| Chesterfield, Beetwell St | Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office |
| Clay Cross, Church Layby | Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street |
| Clowne Tesco | Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby |
| Creswell | Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road |
| Creswell Black Diamond | Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY |
| Creswell, Skinner Street | Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery |
| Derby, Full Street | Derby Full Street, Premier Inn |
| Doncaster, Ward Bros | Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale |
| Eckington, Bus Station | Eckington, The Bus Station |
| Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road | Edwinstowe, Bus stop end of Mansfield Rd/Fifth Ave |
| Hodthorpe WMC | Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club |
| Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop | Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop |
| Hucknall, Ogle Street | Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park |
| Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub | Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street |
| Langold, The One Stop | Langold, The One Stop |
| Langwith Junction | Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd |
| Langwith Junction. | Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds |
| Langwith, The Gate Hotel | Langwith, The Gate Hotel |
| Leicester Forest (North) | Leicester Forest East Services North Bound |
| Leicester Forest (South) | Leicester Forest East Services, South Bound |
| Loughborough | Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub |
| Mansfield Woodhouse. | Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane |
| Mansfield. | Mansfield Rosemary St, bus stop near Fire Station |
| McArthur Glen | McArthur Glen Shopping Centre |
| Nottingham, Mount Street | Nottingham NG1 6HG Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way |
| Ollerton, | Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road |
| Ollerton, The New Plough | Ollerton, The New Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS |
| Retford Market Place | Retford Market Place, Outside Specsavers |
| Rhodesia, Tylden Way | Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way |
| Rotherham, The Bridge Inn | Rotherham, The Bridge Inn Greasbrough Road |
| Sheffield The Penny Black | Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1 |
| Shirebrook, Ashbourne St | Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court |
| Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop | Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop |
| Sutton Lammas Centre | Sutton Lammas Centre |
| The Sidings | The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane |
| Warsop Church | Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60) |
| Warsop Library, High St | Warsop Library, Bus Stop, High Street |
| Whitwell Bakestone Moor | Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue |
| Whitwell Mini Market | Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street |
| Worksop B&Q | Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane |
| Worksop Bingo Hall | Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall |
| Worksop Community Church | Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church |
| Worksop Eyres Corner | Worksop, Eyres Corner |
| Worksop Gateford Road | The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road Worksop |
| Worksop Larwood Health | Worksop, Larwood Health Centre |
| Worksop Pelham Street | Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton |
| Worksop St Annes Church | Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue |
| Worksop Three Legged | Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane |
| Worksop, High Hoe Road | Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge |
| Worksop, Johnsons Depot | Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est |
| Worksop, Kilton Hill | The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill |
| Worksop, Opposite Tesco | Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road |
| Worksop, Plantation Hill | Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton, |
| Worksop, Priory Church | Worksop, Priory Church Car Park |
| Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 | Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop |