Hertfordshire History and Culture

5 Days - Tour AB5173

Hatfield House © Goegraph.org - Christine Matthews
Cambridge © Visit Britain

This short break is based near St Albans and offers a visit to Hatfield House and Gardens, a boat trip and city of Cambridge

Key Information

Duration
5 days
Price from
£569.00
OAP Price from
£569.00
Destination
England
Date next
11/08/2025

  • Coach travel
  • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
  • 2 hour river cruise & cream tea
  • entrance to Hatfield House & Gardens
  • entrance to Anglesey Abbey Gardens

           

Itinerary

Anglesey Abbey by Karen Roe - Flickr

Day 1 Morning departure to travel to delightful Henley-on-Thames where you have time for lunch and perhaps a stroll along the river. Departing at 15.00 hours and continue your journey to the hotel for a four night stay.

Day 2 Travel to St Albans for a morning at leisure in this ancient city. After lunch continue to Ware to join the Lee & Stort Co. 2 hour boat trip on the River Lee with an included cream tea.

Day 3 Today's visit is to nearby Hatfield House, built between 1607 and 1611, this fine Jacobean house joins the site of the Old Palace of Hatfield. Hatfield House is the home of the 7th Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury and their family. With stunning examples of Jacobean craftsmanship throughout the house and several gardens and attractions to explore there is something for everyone.

Day 4 Today you will visit the famous university city of Cambridge. The city has many fascinating attractions, not least of which the many colleges. After lunch you will visit the celebrated gardens at Anglesey Abbey, with its sweeping avenues, classical statuary and flower borders, all offering captivating views and colours.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey

Hotel

Aubrey Park Hotel

A quiet woodland backdrop between Hemel Hempstead andSt Albans with the hotel in 9 acres of rolling English countryside, sets the scene for a stay that's well and truly relaxing. All bedrooms are en- suite with TV, WiFi, hairdryer, iron and tea/coffee making facilities. Bar, airy brasserie restaurant, laid back cocktail bar and lounge and lift available to most bedrooms.

Single room supplement £100

Holiday Insurance £36


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Departure Date Tour Reference Days Price (from) Available Seats Pickup Points Coach Seats Rooms  
Mon 11 Aug, 2025 AB5173 1 5 £569.00 10 + Book Now