Cantering around Cambridge

Cambridge and the surrounding area offer a wonderful range of things to do. Breathe in on this tour, a land of lazy waterways, rolling countryside, majestic cathedrals and stately homes, in addition to bustling market towns and quaint villages. Tours are based on Thursday departures. 

National Stud Newmarket • Saffron Walden • IWM Duxford • Cambridge • Botanical Garden

Day 1 Travel to your hotel near Cambridge.

Day 2 Off we trot to the National Stud at Newmarket. Home to resident stallions and ex-racehorse legends, find out what goes on behind the scenes in making potential future champions of the turf. As a working stud, the content of the tour varies throughout the year. This afternoon, head to the market town of Bury St Edmunds. Explore medieval streets and Georgian squares, where every pathway and old building has a story to tell. 

Day 3 Today begins in picturesque Saffron Walden, with its heritage reflecting the wealth of this medieval, market town across the ages. Explore the quirky, cosmopolitan market, held here since 1141 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This afternoon, ‘take to the skies’ at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. From the airfield where they first flew, see Spitfires and get up close to gigantic aircraft whilst walking in the footsteps of the men and women who served here.

Day 4 First stop is the University of Cambridge Botanical Garden. An ever-changing tapestry of colour, holding a collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world. Encouraging a great diversity of wildlife, the garden is a green oasis in the city. On then for time at leisure in the city itself. Historic and cosmopolitan, known for its beauty, history, and culture. 

Day 5   Homeward journey.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Cambridge Belfry Hotel, Cambridge

Located just 10 miles from the centre of Cambridge, the hotel is attractively designed in open countryside to the west of the city. Public areas are comfortable, spacious and based around the courtyard or overlooking the hotel’s lake.

• 4 star • 120 bedrooms • Lift

• Indoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• 4 nights half board near Cambridge with:
Full English breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

• Guided tour of the National Stud, Newmarket

• Admission to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford

• Admission to Cambridge University Botanical Garden

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