Hampton Court 2027

ITINERARY

FRIDAY
Departing late afternoon, we make our way to our Delta hotel. Settle in and take advantage of the superb facilities and the very comfortable and spacious bedrooms.

SATURDAY
A Full English Breakfast is served at leisure before we depart for Richmond, one of London's most attractive riverside towns. At 11am, we include a Thames Boat Cruise from Richmond to Hampton Court. This relaxing journey follows a beautiful stretch of the river before arriving directly at the Palace's riverside entrance.

On arrival, step straight into the world of Henry VIII and the grandeur of the Tudor period. Explore the Tudor kitchens, the remarkable Great Hall, the Haunted Gallery, the famous Maze, and the spectacular formal gardens. There is so much to discover, including the Royal Apartments, the Council Chamber, the Chapel Royal and areas used in many recent events and film productions - including 'Bridgerton'. Refreshment facilities and full visitor information are available at the Palace. We return to the hotel where we include a simple buffet Dinner.

SUNDAY
Take a traditional bacon & egg Breakfast or a healthy continental style choice and then we will be ready to visit RHS Wisley Gardens - the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society. We include admission to this wonderful, world class gardens with a fantastic display of horticultural inspiration.

Visit the glasshouse, the food garden, the rock garden and the plant collection that changes and delights throughout the seasons. We depart back to the West Midlands early afternoon.