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Eastbourne 'The Bluebell Railway' The Queens Hotel
History, antiques and a journey on a steam train together with leisure time in Eastbourne makes for a wonderful holiday of contrasts.
Holiday Highlights
• Train ride on the Bluebell Express
• Entrance to Sheffield Park Gardens originally laid out in the 18th century by Capability Brown
• Entrance to romantic Hever Castle
• Explore the 125 acres of spectacular gardens at the castle
• A day at leisure in Eastbourne
• Royal Tunbridge Wells
• Free time to walk around the stylish spa town
Day One
A leisurely drive across southern England to arrive in Eastbourne where we spend the next 6 nights with dinner bed and breakfast. Time to settle in before dinner.
During your stay
• Travel along the coast to Brighton famous for its Regency Palace and labyrinth of antiques shops in the lanes.
• Afternoon visit to Lewes, dominated by its Norman Castle.
• Day at leisure to enjoy Eastbourne.
• Scenic drive through the Sussex countryside to the stylish spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells.
• Visit inc. entrance to romantic Hever Castle.
• Battle Abbey and Rye, a lovely town which was one of the original Cinque Ports.
• A wonderful journey on board the Bluebell Railway for a steam journey as far as Sheffield Park and the magnificent Capability Brown landscaped gardens, originally laid out in the 18th century.
Royal Tunbrudge Wells with time to explore.
DAy Seven
After breakfast we depart for home.
The Queens Hotel
The Queens Hotel is located in Eastbourne’s most central and lively location directly overlooking the pier. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.
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 |
|---|---|
| Bath | Bath Odd Down Park and Ride Coach Park |
| Bridgwater | Bridgwater Mount Street Bus Stop Rear of Angel Place Shopping centre |
| Chippenham | Chippenham The Bridge Outside Rivo Lounge or Megabet. |
| Cirencester | Cirencester Little Chef/Burger King Hare Bushes Services, A429 Burford Road, GL7 5DS |
| Clevedon | Clevedon Miles Morgan Travel Agency, Triangle Bus Stop |
| Exeter Services | Exeter Services - M5 - Pickups from here may be fed to Gordano Services M5-J19 to meet coach |
| Frome | Frome Market Place |
| Gloucester | Gloucester outside the British Heart Foundation Shop, Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1SL |
| Gordano | Gordano M5 Services CAR PARK |
| Highbridge | Highbridge, Church Street Bus Stop Near to Church |
| Junction 27 M5 | J27 M5 - Burger King/ Travelodge Pick ups maybe fed to Gordano Services |
| Leigh Delamere Services | Leigh Delamere - Outbound - Eastbound Side Return - Westbound Side - Coach Park |
| M5 Junction 13 | M5 Junction 13, Starbucks Formerly Little Chef |
| Melksham | Melksham Town Hall. |
| Midsomer Norton | Midsomer Norton Town Hall |
| Minehead | Minehead Railway Station |
| Shepton Mallet | Shepton Mallet Station Road Car Park Bus Stop near Monument |
| Somerton | Somerton The Cross - Pickups from here may be fed to Gordano Services M5-J19 to meet coach |
| Street | Street Bayliss Centre |
| Stroud | Stroud Merrywalks Bus Station |
| Taunton Herons | Taunton - Hankeridge Farm Bus Stop, Herons Gate by Halfords Superstore. |
| Thornbury | Thornbury Aldi Lay-by |
| Trowbridge | Trowbridge Town Hall |
| Wells | Wells Princes Road Car Park |
| Westbury | Westbury Haynes Road bus stop |
| Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare Locking Road Car Park |
| Yeovil | Yeovil Bus Station - Pickups may be fed to Gordano Services M5-J19 to meet coach |
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