Battlefields of the American Civil War - September 6 - 13, 2008 –Join us as we travel through the legendary sites of Bull Run, the Seven Days Battlefields, the Shenandoah Valley, Manassas and Gettysburg visiting the historic Battlefields of the American Civil War.
Gardens – Start planning now for 2008/2009
Antiques – Plan your trip for Spring 2008 to coincide with the BADA (British Antique Dealers' Assn). Fair, March 21-27, 2008. A quintessential English Experience, the Fair takes place at the Duke of York Square in the heart of fashionable Chelsea.
Needlework - Do you belong to a group of stitching enthusiasts? There are wonderful collections to visit throughout the UK. A superb opportunity to combine your needlework interests with shopping and sightseeing. Let us help you plan your group visit.
Walking/touring in Teruel, Spain - A unique opportunity to get away from the crowds and enjoy Spain's interior. Mountains, glorious scenery, good food and wine combined with exploring this virtually unknown area of Spain make for a fascinating and relaxing break to re-charge the senses. Available all months except July & August. Come in spring for the glorious colours of the flowers, or in early fall to enjoy the changing of the season.
New for 2008: Literary and Musical Delights:
These superbly crafted events feature professional actors, musicians and in some cases, the descendants of authors, who inform and entertain in a delightful fashion. Dining or afternoon tea options are available at any time of year, with exclusive tours of the houses associated with the characters. Special events include: A Musical Evening with Jane Austen (Hampshire); Dinner with Dickens (at his London residence); A Word with Dr Johnson (London), Dining and champagne at Chartwell (Kent) with Sir Winston Churchill, and an evening with Rudyard Kipling at Batemans (Sussex).To plan your tour itinerary and include your choice from any of the above Literary and Musical events, contact us.
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We can offer stitching groups the following itineraries: call us with your chosen dates and we will price the tour according to the number of people in your group.
(please note that non-stitching companions are welcome as there is always plenty on the itinerary that is of interest to non-stitchers too).
For the enthusiastic needlewoman we have created a series of UK Needlework Tours. These focus on the best needlework and embroidery in the UK. The innovative and exciting itineraries start in the capital to give you time to enjoy the major museum collections, exhibitions, shows and of course specialist shopping. After this you take a colorful and exclusive journey through the countryside to explore museums, country houses and towns that have exquisite needlework collections that are not always open to the general public.
The tours combine the best of the country's regional needlework collections, speakers and lecturers with plenty of time for sightseeing and relaxation in the picturesque small towns and villages of the lovely British countryside. Meetings/social evenings with British Embroiderers are often a highlight of the tours and many happy hours have been spent sharing “Show & Tell” sessions.
London / Southern England – 7 nights
Itinerary will include: V& A museum, Bath, Dorchester Museum, Honiton Lace, Montacute House, William Morris house, Portobello Rd shopping, workshops/classes
Parham House.
Scotland – 10 nights
Scotland is one of the richest areas of the UK for needlework treasures. Our tour takes you from the ecclesiastical needlework in Glasgow Cathedral, through the amazing Burrell Collection and a visit to the town of Paisley, to extraordinary collections at Shambellie House, Blair Castle and Glamis Castle. We travel further afield for a very special visit to an historic school of needlework, and en route spend time exploring historic houses, abbeys and palaces for tours, special lectures and private luncheons.
Planning a special interest tour for your group:
Our personal contacts and detailed knowledge of the country make it
possible for us to plan any itinerary to suit you. Call us to discuss a customized tour for your group, society or guild – or fill out our Custom Tour Services or Itinerary Planning Request Form. Email, fax or mail the form to us or call us for more information. We will work with you to create a specific itinerary and give you a price, depending on the number of people traveling.
Once you have accepted the quotation, we can take your deposit by credit card over the phone, or you can mail us your check for the deposit amount. You can let us know your payment has been sent, or request an invoice, using our Payment Notification Form. Deposits are fully refundable, less an administration charge of $75 per person, for any cancellation received up to 45 days prior to the start of your tour.
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