Whether you are a Ginner or a Sinner... Join us staying at the fabulous Crowne Plaza Reading with breakfast and dinner included. Enjoy time at leisure in Oxford and Henley on Thames plus a visit to the stunning Winchester Cathedral and a cheeky excursion to the Bombay Distillery for a little tipple.
£299 per person
£110 Single Supplement
Limited Triple rooms available
2 Night stay at the Crowne Plaza Reading
Half Board
Time at leisure in Henley on Thames
Time at leisure in Oxford
Guided Tour of Winchester Cathedral
Guided Tour & Tasting of Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Executive coach travel
£50pp deposit to be paid upon booking
Final balance must be paid 50 days before departure.
Please contact us regarding our easy and flexible payment plans.
Travel Packs
You will receive a full information travel pack 7-14 days before your departure
Inside your travel pack you will get confirmed pick up times and point, hotel information, destination information, itinerary and attraction infromation (if applicable)
All pick up times are approximate upon booking and will be confirmed in your travel pack
These will be emailed to you unless stated otherwise.
Cancellation T&C's
Please note this tours full balance must be paid 50 days prior to departure, failure to do so may result in your booking being cancelled
50 days+ prior to departure - Loss of full deposit
0-49 days prior to departure - Loss of full balance
DAY 1
- Meet your coach at your chosen pick up and travel to Oxford with a comfort stop on route
- Enjoy time at leisure in Oxford before travelling
- In the late afternoon, meet your coach for your travel to your hotel for check in and evening meal
DAY 2
- After breakfast, we visit Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe. Here there is time to explore the Kings and Scribes exhibition then take a guided Cathedral tour to hear about the characters and events that shaped the history of England and left its mark on this magnificent building.
- In the afternoon, we explore the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery with a guided tour where we learn about the history of gin, Laverstoke Mill, and Bombay Sapphire. We will discover the flavours of the botanicals and their sustainable provenance which make their gin so unique. Across the sprawling Victorian architecture, discover the vapour infusion distillation process in the Dakin Still House, wander through the Botanical Dry Room, and experiment with the aromas of the ten exotic botanicals used to make Bombay Sapphire. No visit to a distillery would be complete without a complimentary tipple in the Mill Bar.
- Afterwards, meet your coach for your return travel back to the hotel.
DAY 3
- After breakfast, check out of your hotel
- We pay a morning visit to Henley where you will have chance to look round this pretty town overlooked by
beautiful Chiltern landscape, wooded hills and green fields.
- In the afternoon, meet your coach for your return travel back to Wales
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
On the banks of the River Thames, the Crowne Plaza Reading is a 5-minute drive from the centre of Reading. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and paid car parking. Guests can relax in the health club and spa. The stylish rooms each have an LCD satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini bar. An iron and hairdryer are also provided, whilst private bathrooms feature cosy bathrobes. This Crowne Plazas health club has a 17-metre infinity pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath and a modern gym. Reading Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away, providing 25-minute links to central London. Heathrow Airport can be reached in 25 minutes drive via the M4 motorway. Riverside Restaurant offers food made using local ingredients, served in the sleek restaurant or on the riverside terrace. The elegant bar has a light menu, and 24-hour room service is also available.
Tripadvisor 4/5
CROWNE PLAZA READING, AN IHG HOTEL - Updated 2024 Reviews (tripadvisor.co.uk)
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 |
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Aberdare | Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, CF44 7RP |
Ammanford | Ammanford Bus Station, SA18 3AB |
Bancyfelin | The Fox & Hounds, High St, SA33 5ND |
Burry Port | Chivers Corner Bus Stop. Tanycoed, SA16 0SY |
Cardiff Gate | Cardiff Gate Welcome Break Services, CF23 8RA |
Cardiff West | Cardiff West Moto Services, CF72 8SA |
Cardigan | Finchs Square Bus Stop, Cardigan, SA43 1BS |
Carmarthen | Train Station, Station Approach, SA31 2BE |
Cross Hands | JJ Motors, Heol Stanllyd, Cross Hands, SA14 6RB |
Haverfordwest | Cartlett, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH |
Kidwelly | Fishermans Arms Bus Stop, Causeway St, SA17 4SJ |
Llandarcy | Harvesters, Llandarcy, Skewen, SA10 6GZ |
Llandeilo | Llandeilo Hang Out, SA19 7HR |
Llandovery | Westend Car Park, Kings Rd, SA20 0AW |
Llandysul | Tysul Vets, Pencader Rd, SA44 4AE |
Llanelli | Llanelli Dominos Bus Stop, SA15 3UF |
Merthyr Tydfil | Cyfarthfa Retail Park Bus Stop, CF48 1HY |
Milford Haven | Bus Stop by Enterprise Car Rental |
Nantgarw | Cross Keys Inn Bus Stop, Caerphilly Rd, CF15 7TB |
Narberth | Narberth Primary School, Jesse Rd, SA67 7FE |
Neath | Train Station, Windsor Rd, Neath, SA11 1NB |
Newcastle Emlyn | Cattle Market Bus Stop, New Rd, SA38 9BA |
Newport | Train Station Bus Stop, Queensway, NP20 4AX |
Pembrey | Tranel Bus Stop, Lando Rd, SA16 0UT |
Pencader | Cae'rfelin School, Pencader, SA39 9AP |
Pont Abraham | Pont Abraham Services, SA4 0FU |
Pontyates | Pontyates Welfare Hall, Heol Y Meinciau, SA15 5TR |
Pontyberem | Old Railway Station Bus Stop, Station Rd, SA15 5LB |
Pontypridd | Bus Station Stand 13, Morgan St, CF37 2DS |
Port Talbot | Bus Station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB |
Sarn Park | Sarn Park Welcome Break Services, CF32 9SY |
St Clears | Black Lion Pub, Pentre Rd, St Clears, SA33 4AA |
Swansea | Moto Swansea, Jct 47, Penllergaer, SA4 9GT |
Swansea Central | Wellington Street |
Tumble | Working Mens Club, Heol Y Neuadd, SA14 6ER |
Whitland | Keefe House Bus Stop, Market St, SA34 0AJ |
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