Capital Break, London, 14th - 17th August 2026
Our Tour will start at the Bekonscot Model Village. On Saturday we will visit the impressive Thames Barrier Visitor Centre before making our way to Eltham Place – Built by Henry VIII and now an Art Deco masterpiece. We will also be visiting the iconic Tower Bridge where you have time to explore this engineering marvel at your leisure. During our trip home we will call in at Hughenden House the former home of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli
ITINERARY
Day 1: We will travel south to Beaconsfield and our second attempt to visit the Bekonscot Model Village. Bekonscot is the oldest original Model Village in the world. Home also to a 71/4 ride on light railway, Bekonscot captures life in rural England during the 1930’s. We will also enjoy an afternoon tea, before departing for our hotel and evening dinner.
Our base for the next three days is the Bull at Gerrards Cross: The Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
Day 2: Today our first stop of the day will be the Thames Barrier Visitor Centre, here we can learn about the construction of the barrier and how it works. We will also have a guide to show us round the estate, covering the history of the river, the risk of flooding and the environment and wildlife of the Thames.
In the afternoon we will make our way to Eltham Palace in Southeast London. Once a royal Palace where Henry VIII spent his childhood it has now been transformed into an Art Deco mansion along side the Medieval Great Hall.
This evening, we will enjoy a three-course dinner at our hotel.
Day 3: We will make our way into London to Tower Bridge. Our visit to the Bridge is self-guided and you will have plenty of time to discover how the bridge was built and the people who built it. The highlight of our visit is the High-Level walkway between the Towers with its unique viewpoint 43.5 meters above the river Thames. Finally, our tour will end when we then visit the engine rooms that drive the bridge lifts.
Day 4: After Breakfast we will check out of our hotel and set off on our journey North. On the way we will visit Hughenden Manor. Former home of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and more recently a top-secret map making facility during World War II. There are extensive gardens throughout the estate for us to explore.
Price per person (Based on two adults sharing)
- Member Plus Adult - £535
- Member Adult - £545
- Non-Member Adult - £555
- Single Supplement - £105
Price includes:
- Entry into Bekonscot Model Village and Afternoon Tea
- Group tour at the Thames Barrier (split into two groups)
- Free flow entry into Eltham Palace
- Free flow entry into Hughenden House
- Entry only into Tower Bridge
- Executive coach and driver
- Full English breakfast each day
- Three course choice menu Dinner with tea & coffee each evening
Not Included:
- Single Supplement
- Any items of a personal nature such as meals, drinks, etc
- Guide/Driver Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
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or contact Claire Aspin
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